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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 888 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


Adhering Timelines of Award Settlement as Per Rule 17(6) of Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017

May 30, 2022 6054 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about adhering to the timelines of award settlement as per Rule 17(6) of Insurance Ombudsman Rules, 2017. Find out why it’s important for insurers to comply with these guidelines.

Important Facts Related to All Risk Insurance Policies

May 30, 2022 2463 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the important facts about all-risk insurance policies and understand the different types of coverage they offer.

Are Insurance Ombudsman effective & just alternate Grievance Redressal platform? 

May 29, 2022 6963 Views 2 comments Print

Discover the effectiveness of Insurance Ombudsman as an alternate Grievance Redressal platform for insurance claims.

Different modes of payment of Life Insurance Policy

May 28, 2022 9312 Views 0 comment Print

Life is very important and everybody is just managing to save his life through earning livelihood, by taking food and water through the day and having proper sleep at the night.

You Have Option To Opt Out From Group Inusurance Policy Also

May 27, 2022 4245 Views 1 comment Print

Discover how to opt out from a group insurance policy and secure your health coverage even when changing jobs.

Things to Look for While Buying a Term Life Insurance Policy

May 26, 2022 5997 Views 0 comment Print

It is not a hidden fact that term life insurance policies are one of the best insurance policies out there. But choosing one from all the options can be stressful. A term plan like HDFC Life Term Policy is something you should check out. Let’s find out what you need to look for while buying a term insurance policy.

Delay in intimating Insurance Company or lodging Claim would not disentitle sanction of claim

May 26, 2022 19080 Views 0 comment Print

It is common knowledge that the Insurance Companies in matter of Theft, Fire, Accident, Health Insurance Claims etc. shirk from their pecuniary liabilities on frivolous, hyper technical grounds but the Courts have univocally held that the claims cannot be rejected on technical grounds specially where there is delay in intimating Insurance Company or lodging delayed […]

Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance Base Premium and Liability) Rules, 2022

May 25, 2022 6495 Views 0 comment Print

Notification issued pertaining to base premium for third party insurance for unlimited liability The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, in consultation with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, has published Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance Base Premium and Liability) Rules, 2022 vide notification dated 25.05.2022. The rules shall come into force on […]

Insurance company liable only in respect of passengers for whom insurance taken or can be taken

May 23, 2022 18969 Views 0 comment Print

National Insurance Co. Ltd. Vs Anjana Shyam & Ors (Supreme Court of India) Supreme Court HELD THAT – ‘Insurance company can be made liable only in respect of the number of passengers for whom insurance can be taken under the Motor Vehicles Act and for whom insurance has been taken as a fact and not in […]

SC deprecates practice of Insurance Companies to deny genuine & lawful claims of Insured on technical & flimsy grounds

May 22, 2022 9246 Views 1 comment Print

Gurmel Singh Vs Branch Manager National Insurance Co. Ltd. (Supreme Court of India) It is common knowledge that the Insurance Companies deny the genuine & lawful claims of the Insured on technical & flimsy grounds. Be it vehicle loss/accidental claims or health insurance claims or theft/fire claims, the insurance companies design ways/devices/ruse to fizzle out from their […]

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