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Corporate Law : SC affirmed a fire insurance claim after insurer attempted repudiation based on an arbitrary surveyor's report. Ruling held that o...
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Procedure for Implementation of Section 12A of Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005 (WMD Act)
Navigate the complex tax implications of life insurance policies, ULIPs, and Keyman policies. Uncover the latest changes introduced by the Finance Act, 2023. Explore the tax status of normal life insurance policies, ULIPs, and Keyman insurance policies, ensuring you make informed financial decisions. From premium limits to TDS considerations, stay updated on the taxation landscape.
Payment of Distribution Fees to Motor Insurance Service Provider -Distribution fees payable to MISP shall be as per IRDAI approved policy for payment of commission of insurer.
The board policy shall clearly state the objectives and principles that underpin the commission structure. This shall include promoting fair and transparent competition among intermediaries, aligning incentives with customer needs, and encouraging efficient and cost-effective distribution.
IRDAI may call for documents in respect of a few products identified on monthly basis from amongst all the life insurers, general insurers and health insurers for examination
A holistic examination of the various aspects involved such as types of conditions, types of treatments etc from the insurance perspective is necessary when dealing with products designed to cover mental illnesses and other related aspects.
Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)” shall have the meaning assigned to it under sub clause (db) of clause (1) of Rule 2 of the Prevention of Money-Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005.
Tyre burst is not an act of God but a consequence of negligence and the Driver/ Insurance company cannot be exonerated for the same.
It may be pertinent to note that the legislative intent of providing exemption under clause (10D) of section 10 of the Act has been to further the welfare objective by subsidising the risk premium for an individual’s life and providing benefit to small and genuine cases of life insurance coverage.
Income from insurance policies (other than ULIP) having premium or aggregate of premium above Rs 5,00,000 in a year shall be taxable under the head income from other sources
