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What to Know before You Buy Health Insurance for Yourself or Your Family 

Finance : Individual and family floater health insurance plans provide different types of coverage and claim structures. The right choice de...

July 4, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court Call for Consistency in Justice Delivery System

Corporate Law : The Supreme Court observed that conflicting judicial decisions on identical issues create legal uncertainty and erode public confi...

June 24, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

A Senior Traveller’s Guide to Handling Medical Emergencies with Travel Insurance

Finance : This guide explains why senior travellers should review travel insurance coverage, organise medical records, and plan ahead before...

June 9, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

Electric Bike Insurance in India: How Coverage Conversation is Evolving With EV Market

Finance : Electric two-wheelers are becoming a more visible part of everyday mobility in India. As the EV market grows, riders are also begi...

May 1, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Life Insurance Policies Under Income‑tax Act

Finance : Section 10(10D) provides exemption only when premium limits are within prescribed thresholds. If premiums exceed these limits, mat...

April 17, 2026 882 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


IRDAI Approves Ind AS Implementation as Insurance Sector Transitions to Global Accounting Standards

Corporate Law : IRDAI approved implementation of Ind AS for all insurers from 1 April 2026 with transitional arrangements and limited forbearance....

July 1, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Plans Dedicated Policyholder Protection Fund to Enhance Insurance Inclusion

Corporate Law : The proposed PEPF framework seeks to improve insurance penetration through financial literacy, digital services, and awareness pro...

June 24, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Proposes Insurance Intermediary Reforms to Align with SBSR Act 2025

Corporate Law : IRDAI has proposed comprehensive amendments to insurance intermediary regulations to implement the SBSR Act, 2025. The proposals s...

June 22, 2026 810 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Proposes Major Actuarial Rule Changes to Align with Insurance Law Amendments

Corporate Law : IRDAI's draft 2026 amendments overhaul actuarial governance, reporting, investment norms, and insurer compliance to align with the...

June 20, 2026 549 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Invites Comments on Reinsurance Regulation Changes to Simplify Registration

Corporate Law : IRDAI has released draft amendments simplifying the registration framework for foreign reinsurers and Lloyd's India while introduc...

June 20, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Insurance Company Can Contest Motor Accident Compensation Quantum When Impleaded as Party: SC

Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that insurers impleaded as parties can raise all grounds, including quantum challenges. It remitted the case fo...

April 10, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

SC: No TDS on Reinsurance Payments as Brokers Not PE; MAT Not Applicable to Insurance Companies

Income Tax : The SC upheld that reinsurance premiums paid to foreign entities are not taxable in India. It confirmed that absence of income acc...

April 10, 2026 861 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS on Reinsurance Payments; Insurance Companies Not Liable for MAT: Madras HC

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...

April 10, 2026 558 Views 0 comment Print

Fire Was Real, Excuses Weren’t – SC Flames Out Insurer’s Arbitrary Repudiation

Corporate Law : SC affirmed a fire insurance claim after insurer attempted repudiation based on an arbitrary surveyor's report. Ruling held that o...

October 31, 2025 2970 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court Upholds Life Insurance Policy Transferability

Corporate Law : Supreme Court rules pre-2015 life insurance policies were freely transferable, affirming High Court's decision against LIC's refus...

July 26, 2025 1740 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IRDAI Extends Transitional Arrangements Until 31st August 2026

Corporate Law : IRDAI has extended transitional arrangements for annual fee payment and registration certificates until 31 August 2026 or notifica...

July 3, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Forms AI Working Group to Strengthen Governance in Insurance Sector

Corporate Law : IRDAI has constituted a Working Group to develop governance, oversight, and security frameworks for AI adoption in the insurance s...

June 17, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Revises Obligatory Cession Rules to Mandate 4% Reinsurance with GIC Re

Corporate Law : IRDAI has amended its earlier notification to prescribe a 4% obligatory cession and require the entire cession to be placed with G...

June 15, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Cautions Public Against Dealing with Stareureka Insurance Company

Corporate Law : IRDAI has cautioned that the entity's Certificate of Registration as an Insurance Marketing Firm has expired and remains unrenewed...

June 12, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Fines Nissan Renault ₹1 Crore Over Distribution Fee Disclosure Lapses

Corporate Law : The regulator held that agreements lacking clear fee provisions undermined contractual clarity and regulatory compliance. A penalt...

May 27, 2026 1053 Views 0 comment Print


How to Deal With Insurance Companies After a Car Accident

May 18, 2023 873 Views 0 comment Print

Any car accident is very stressful, and even more so when you have to deal with all the paperwork and procedures to receive compensation for your injuries and property damage. Dealing with insurance companies after such an incident can affect your compensation claim; therefore, it is very important to know how to proceed.

IRDAI Task Force to facilitate ease of doing KYC & allied matters using Aadhaar

May 15, 2023 933 Views 0 comment Print

UIDAI framework allows insurance companies to identify the customer by using his/her Aadhaar with consent management. In the absence of the Unique Customer Identification in the insurance sector, insurance companies are facing various issues while providing the services and claims apart from ease of onboarding the customers, circumventing possible frauds etc.

Surrogacy Act, 2012 and ART Act, 2021 and relevant Insurance Rules thereunder

May 10, 2023 1434 Views 0 comment Print

Insurance coverage/Guarantee for oocyte donor. (i) The Intending couple or woman will purchase a general health insurance coverage in favor of oocyte donor for a period of 12 months from an insurance company or an agent recognized by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority established under the provisions of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999 for an amount which is sufficient enough to cover all expenses for all complications arising due to oocyte retrieval.

Draft IRDAI (Insurance Advertisements and Disclosure) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2023

May 4, 2023 1350 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Insurance Advertisements and Disclosure) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023

Pre-existing Disease (PED) Coverage in Health Insurance

May 4, 2023 2523 Views 0 comment Print

We may look sound and healthy, but health emergencies do not give prior notice. We are witnessing a rise both in health risks and medical inflation.

Draft Guidelines on Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors & KMPs of Private Sector Insurers

May 2, 2023 1746 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines on Remuneration of Non-Executive Directors and Key Managerial Persons of Private Sector Insurers give more clarity to the extent of variable pay with respect to the total remuneration of Directors and KMPs, Variable Pay Deferral, Malus and Clawback provisions, Accounting, Disclosures, etc. and

NFRA examines proposals on new standard for accounting of insurance contracts viz. Ind AS 117

April 28, 2023 621 Views 0 comment Print

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) held a meeting to examine the proposals received from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), as required u/s 133 of the Companies Act, 2013), regarding a new Standard (Ind AS) for accounting of insurance contracts viz. Ind AS 117, here yesterday. The meeting was attended by the […]

IRDAI Information and Cyber Security Guidelines, 2023

April 25, 2023 13422 Views 2 comments Print

Revised Guidelines are hereby issued in order to enable the insurance industry to strengthen their defenses as well as related governance mechanism to deal with such emerging cyber threats.

Master Circular on Registration of Indian Insurance Company, 2023

April 24, 2023 3549 Views 1 comment Print

Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority Master Circular Ref: IRDAI/F&I/CIR/RIC/90/4/2023 Date: 24.04.2023 Master Circular on Registration of Indian Insurance Company, 2023 The Authority has notified the IRDAI (Registration of Indian Insurance Companies) Regulations, 2022 (herein after referred to as “Regulations”). In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the IRDA Act, 1999, the Authority hereby […]

Order on Procedure for implementation of Section 12A of WMD Act, 2005

April 19, 2023 1458 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for Implementation of Section 12A of Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005 (WMD Act)

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