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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 405 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 648 Views 0 comment Print

Travel and Health Insurance: A Unified Approach to Safety Abroad

Finance : The article highlights the need for integrated travel and health insurance to manage both medical emergencies and trip disruptions...

April 7, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation of Life Insurance Policies under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Even where premium limits are exceeded, death benefits continue to be fully exempt. This ensures protection for beneficiaries. The...

April 6, 2026 1848 Views 0 comment Print

What Is Cyber Insurance and How It Protects Your Business Online?

Finance : Cyber insurance helps cover financial losses from cyberattacks like hacking and data breaches. It is becoming essential as digital...

March 30, 2026 1131 Views 2 comments Print


Latest News


IRDAI Reviews Insurance Sector Growth, Approves Drafting of New Regulations Under SBSR Act, 2025

Corporate Law : IRDAI approved in-principle drafting and publication of new and amended regulations following the Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha (Amendm...

May 15, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Forms Health Insurance Panel Due to Gaps in Coverage & Claims Experience

Corporate Law : IRDAI formed a sub-committee to review private health insurance and improve policyholder experience. The initiative focuses on exp...

April 8, 2026 369 Views 1 comment Print

IRDAI releases FY 2025-26 List of Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-Slls)

Corporate Law : The issue concerns identification of systemically important insurers. The regulator retained the same entities, emphasizing their ...

April 3, 2026 7677 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Mandates Compliance with Dark Pattern Guidelines for Insurers

Corporate Law : IRDAI directs insurers to follow anti-dark pattern guidelines and submit compliance reports. The move strengthens consumer protect...

April 3, 2026 654 Views 0 comment Print

Health Insurance Claim Rejections Valid if Based on Policy Conditions, Says Government

Corporate Law : The Government clarified that claim rejections are based on policy conditions like exclusions and OPD classification. IRDAI mandat...

April 1, 2026 381 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 315 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 630 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 411 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 2904 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 1563 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IBBI Cancels Insurance Regulator Surveyor Licence for Outsourcing Core Duties

Corporate Law : The Authority found that core survey functions were carried out by unlicensed personnel. It held that such outsourcing violated re...

April 30, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Cancelled License Due to False Survey Records & Regulatory Violations

Corporate Law : The regulator cancelled a surveyor’s licence after finding false records, mismatched filings, and inaccurate disclosures. The ru...

April 30, 2026 2217 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Cancelled Surveyor Licence for Using Fake Qualification Certificate

Corporate Law : The case involved submission of a forged diploma for obtaining and renewing a licence. The Authority held that continued reliance ...

April 30, 2026 441 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Delegates Enforcement Powers Under Insurance Act: Key Changes Explained

Corporate Law : IRDAI delegates Section 34 powers between Whole Time Members and Chairperson. The move aims to streamline enforcement actions and ...

April 15, 2026 297 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Fixes 4% Obligatory Cession for FY 2026–27 to Strengthen Domestic Reinsurance

Corporate Law : The notification addressed mandatory reinsurance cession for general insurance policies. It mandates 4% cession to GIC Re, ensurin...

April 9, 2026 474 Views 0 comment Print


Policy Wordings & A Funny Case of Insurance Fraud

November 3, 2021 2022 Views 0 comment Print

As we know that frauds are present in every sector, where money involved. The financial sector is more vulnerable for fraud than other sectors. The frauds generally happen for sake of financial gain by applying dubious methods by the fraudsters. Insurance industry is the most vulnerable for various types of fares by policyholders, intermediaries , […]

5 questions to ask yourself before buying a comprehensive health insurance plan amid COVID-19 pandemic

October 25, 2021 1440 Views 0 comment Print

We are still not out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The second wave of the pandemic overburdened the healthcare infrastructure of India. It also put a substantial financial burden on patients and their families. For many people, it was challenging to get appropriate care in such dire circumstances.

Some Facts Related to Portability of Insurance Policies

October 22, 2021 6123 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the importance of health insurance in today’s world. Learn about the benefits of having a portable insurance policy that can protect you and your family.

Worried About Your Family’s Future? Here’s How Life Insurance Can Help

October 20, 2021 1836 Views 0 comment Print

There are situations when the family needs emergency funds. If invested at the right time in life insurance, it could provide benefit at a later stage of life. Financial security is something that is a must to ensure so that family can meet the financial requirement. Individuals often opt for insurance so that they can protect their families from financial worries in their absence.

General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Act, 2021

August 18, 2021 1152 Views 1 comment Print

(1) This Act may be called the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Act, 2021. (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Draft Request Letter for Foreclosure of Insurance Policy

July 17, 2021 20667 Views 0 comment Print

Given below is format of Draft Request Letter for Foreclosure of Insurance Policy and user can change it as per his requirements. FORECLOSURE REQUEST LETTER Dated:________________________ To, The Branch Head ______________________ Insurance Company Name and Address (include department or contact name, if known) Re: Cancellation Policy Insured: Policy Number: Policy Period: Dear Sir or Madam […]

Motor Insurance Frauds -Detection And Control

July 8, 2021 8019 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the ways to detect and control motor insurance frauds in India. Learn how legal professionals support bogus accidents for false claims.

Compliance Risk Management-Insurance Companies

July 3, 2021 6789 Views 1 comment Print

Mitigate compliance risk in the insurance sector to protect your company’s reputation. Learn about the consequences of non-compliance and regulatory interventions.

Concept of “Actuarial Risk” -In Insurance

July 1, 2021 4821 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the concept of Actuarial Risk in insurance. Learn how actuaries manage risk and uncertainty, estimating factors like mortality, morbidity, and burning costs. Dive into IRDAI regulations governing appointed actuaries, their duties, and powers. Discover key factors influencing actuarial risks, including product risk, mortality risk, morbidity risk, burning costs, pricing risk, and solvency risk. Understand the importance of accurate assumptions in risk estimation for successful insurance product development.

Life Insurance Corporation (Amendment) Rules, 2021

June 30, 2021 5577 Views 0 comment Print

1. (1) These rules may be called the Life Insurance Corporation (Amendment) Rules, 2021. (2) They shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

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