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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 1737 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 1050 Views 0 comment Print


A Lifetime of Financial Security: Life Insurance Investing

January 13, 2023 1338 Views 0 comment Print

Investing in life insurance is one of the most important financial decisions you can make. Not only will it provide your family with financial security, but it can also bring peace of mind and stability during difficult times.

IRDAI modifies Surety Insurance Guidelines

January 12, 2023 1353 Views 0 comment Print

Provided the above cap is not applicable to mono-line surety insu rance companies registered for doing surety insurance business on a standalone basis. The surety insurance business of mono-line surety insurance companies shall be subject to such prudential norms as may be specified from time to time.

GST refund circular for unregistered home buyers & Insurance Policy holders

January 3, 2023 9318 Views 1 comment Print

Circular No 188/20/2022-GST to claim refund for unregistered person long term Insurance Policy holder and Home Buyers/ Building buyers

Court is required to ensure that prima facie a genuine arbitrable dispute exists

December 28, 2022 1578 Views 0 comment Print

Oriental Insurance Company Limited Vs Dacite Furnishing Limited (Supreme Court) For deciding the application under Section 11(6) of Arbitration Act, 1996, the court is required to ensure that an arbitrable dispute exists and has to be prima facie convinced about the genuineness or credibility of the plea and not be too particular about the nature […]

साइबर सुरक्षा इंश्योरेंस: समय की मांग 

December 26, 2022 954 Views 0 comment Print

जिस स्तर पर साइबर फ्राड, धोखाधड़ी और ठगी पूरे देश में फ़ैल रही है, इसके लिए जरूरी हो गया कि: १. साइबर लेनदेन में जागरूकता २. साइबर सुरक्षा के नियमों की जानकारी ३. साइबर सुरक्षा इंश्योरेंस पहला, यह सरकार और वित्तीय संस्थानों की जवाबदेही होगी कि लोगों को साइबर माहौल में वित्तीय लेनदेन में क्या […]

Basics of Insurance one should know

December 23, 2022 4092 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the basics of insurance and the different types of coverage available. Learn more with this guide on how to be financially secure. Keyphrase: Basics of Insurance one should know.

SC ruling on setting aside exclusion clause in insurance contracts for avoiding liability

November 10, 2022 2985 Views 0 comment Print

Whether an exclusion clause destroying the very contract knowingly entered, can be permitted to be used by a party who introduced it, becomes a beneficiary and then to avoid its liability?

Service Tax not payable on Insurance premium received prior to 10.09.2004: SC

October 28, 2022 861 Views 0 comment Print

Commissioner of Central Excise Pune III Vs Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Ltd (Supreme Court) The question before the learned Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal [for short ‘the Tribunal’] was whether the service tax was payable on a premium in terms of the insurance policy covering the future period at revised rates, if […]

Master Circular IRDA (Investment) Regulations, 2016

October 27, 2022 10548 Views 0 comment Print

The Insurer has to adhere to the Client level and Participant level position limits prescribed by SEBI and stock exchange while undertaking SLB. Insurer can only lend securities to the extent of not more than 10% quantity of those “scrips” of that particular fund(s). These prescribed limits shall be adhered at the time of lending

IRDAI Constitutes Health Insurance Consultative Committee

October 21, 2022 543 Views 0 comment Print

Health Insurance needs to constantly evolve to keep pace with the changing canvas of healthcare. It should be able to comprehensively cater to the needs of those seeking to purchase insurance as a protection mechanism for health expenses.

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