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...
Explore the intricacies of insurance with our insightful articles covering crucial aspects. From the significance of utmost good faith to the impact of non-disclosure on insurance contracts, gain valuable insights. Stay informed about material facts, principles, and regulations shaping the insurance landscape. Delve into the world of insurance with clarity and understanding.
It has come to the notice of IRDAI that an entity by the name ‘Even Healthcare Pvt Ltd’ having their corporate office at ‘No.311,6th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indira nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka- 560038’ and having website www.even.in is offering health plans. It is to inform the public that the plans offered by Even Health […]
(1) This Scheme may be called the Oriental Fire and General Insurance Company Limited (Merger) Amendment Scheme, 2022. (2) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
(1) This Scheme may be called the National Insurance Company Limited (Merger) Amendment Scheme, 2022. (2) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
(1) This Scheme may be called the United India Fire and General Insurance Company Limited (Merger) Amendment Scheme, 2022. (2) It shall come into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
During my earlier stint when I was in UAE and Abu Dhabi in specific, I was made in charge of the Insurance department of the company where I worked and I had acquired good practical knowledge since medical insurance is compulsory in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and our company had a strength of nearly […]
An insurance company has obligation and duty to intimate the insured at the time of renewal of exiting insurance polices ,if there is any change in the terms and conditions of insurance. It is generally assumed that renewal of an insurance policy will be held on the basis of terms and conditions contains in the old insurance policy and there is no change.
As you are aware that contract of insurance is based on the doctrine of ‘Utmost Good Faith’ ,which means a person applying for an insurance cover has to disclose and reveal all material information required by insurance company. Material Information means all those information on the basis of which underwriter access the risk profile of […]
Registration of a Vehicles according to the provisions of Section 39 of MVA ,1988 is mandatory and a person without valid registration is not allowed to drive vehicle at public place. Use of a vehicle without proper registration number is a violation of terms and conditions of an insurance policy and hence any claim, whether it was of theft or accident or damage to the vehicle will not be payable.
insurance company can file appeal against award passed by the MACT only on the grounds mentioned in the provisions of Section 96(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Now the only manner of avoiding liability provided for in Sub-section (2) is by successfully raising any of the defences therein mentioned. It comes then to this that the insurer cannot avoid his liability except by establishing such defences.
