Finance : Electric two-wheelers are becoming a more visible part of everyday mobility in India. As the EV market grows, riders are also begi...
Finance : Section 10(10D) provides exemption only when premium limits are within prescribed thresholds. If premiums exceed these limits, mat...
Finance : The article highlights the need for integrated travel and health insurance to manage both medical emergencies and trip disruptions...
Income Tax : Even where premium limits are exceeded, death benefits continue to be fully exempt. This ensures protection for beneficiaries. The...
Finance : Cyber insurance helps cover financial losses from cyberattacks like hacking and data breaches. It is becoming essential as digital...
Corporate Law : IRDAI approved in-principle drafting and publication of new and amended regulations following the Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha (Amendm...
Corporate Law : IRDAI formed a sub-committee to review private health insurance and improve policyholder experience. The initiative focuses on exp...
Corporate Law : The issue concerns identification of systemically important insurers. The regulator retained the same entities, emphasizing their ...
Corporate Law : IRDAI directs insurers to follow anti-dark pattern guidelines and submit compliance reports. The move strengthens consumer protect...
Corporate Law : The Government clarified that claim rejections are based on policy conditions like exclusions and OPD classification. IRDAI mandat...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that insurers impleaded as parties can raise all grounds, including quantum challenges. It remitted the case fo...
Income Tax : The SC upheld that reinsurance premiums paid to foreign entities are not taxable in India. It confirmed that absence of income acc...
Income Tax : The High Court held that reinsurance premiums paid to non-residents are not taxable in India and no TDS is required. It upheld Tri...
Corporate Law : SC affirmed a fire insurance claim after insurer attempted repudiation based on an arbitrary surveyor's report. Ruling held that o...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court rules pre-2015 life insurance policies were freely transferable, affirming High Court's decision against LIC's refus...
Corporate Law : The Authority found that core survey functions were carried out by unlicensed personnel. It held that such outsourcing violated re...
Corporate Law : The regulator cancelled a surveyor’s licence after finding false records, mismatched filings, and inaccurate disclosures. The ru...
Corporate Law : The case involved submission of a forged diploma for obtaining and renewing a licence. The Authority held that continued reliance ...
Corporate Law : IRDAI delegates Section 34 powers between Whole Time Members and Chairperson. The move aims to streamline enforcement actions and ...
Corporate Law : The notification addressed mandatory reinsurance cession for general insurance policies. It mandates 4% cession to GIC Re, ensurin...
IRDAI issues a public notice cautioning the general public about an unregistered entity named Bhartiya Cooperative General Insurance Limited. The notice warns against undertaking insurance transactions with this entity and advises the public to be cautious. Stay informed and protect yourself from fraudulent activities.
IRDAI has issued a circular outlining monitoring requirements for insurers’ investments in Alternative Investment Funds (AIF). Insurers are required to adhere to certain guidelines including quarterly declaration of AIF Net Asset Values (NAVs), approval for rollovers, and submission of quarterly returns.
IRDAI has issued a circular directing all life insurers to comply with Surrogacy Act, 2021, and ART Act, 2021. Circular emphasizes the need for suitable insurance products that provide coverage for medical expenses and specified loss or damage incurred during the processes of surrogacy and oocyte retrieval.
IRDAI has issued a circular, expanding the scope of Use and File procedure for life insurance products. This article provides an analysis of the modifications made in the circular and their implications for the insurance industry.
In a world where your financial security matters, imagine having a product that can provide for your loved ones even when you’re no longer around. That’s where term insurance comes into play. It acts as a financial replica of yourself, ensuring that your family is protected in the event of your passing.
Stay updated with IRDAI’s latest regulatory overhaul as they repeal various redundant circulars to enhance clarity and reduce compliance complexity for insurance intermediaries and insurers
Understand latest directive from IRDAI regarding prompt and accurate reporting of cyber security incidents by regulated entities in insurance sector.
If you got injured in a car accident, you might be thinking of filing a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your economic and noneconomic damages. One of the major components of personal injury claims is dealing with insurance companies, who will try their best to minimize their payout.
IRDAI has issued an order on June 2, 2023, to transfer the life insurance business of Sahara India Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (SILIC) to SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd. This decision was made due to concerns regarding SILIC’s governance system and its impact on policyholders and the insurance sector. SILIC had been non-compliant with previous […]
Insurer is cautioned to exercise care and diligence in releasing advertisements and not to quote features/benefits that are applicable under extreme/exceptional scenarios. Insurer is further directed to strictly comply in letter and spirit with the relevant IRDAI (Insurance Advertisements and Disclosure) Regulations
