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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 1845 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


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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


Why buying term life insurance in your 30’s is a smart choice

June 25, 2021 2481 Views 0 comment Print

Graduating, getting a job, starting to manage your own finances, and securing your future are all the stepping stones one sets out to achieve in their 20s. By the time you’re 30, you have likely achieved some financial stability. But, the ‘what if’ factor never leaves the mind, does it?

Does your luxury car need an insurance policy?

June 24, 2021 966 Views 1 comment Print

Luxury cars are a status symbol and are valuable assets. Here are a few factors to keep in mind while choosing your car’s protection plan.

Prohibition on Loans or Advances – Under Insurance Act,1938

June 19, 2021 4875 Views 0 comment Print

SECTION 29 provides that ;(1) No insurer shall grant loans or temporary advances either on hypothecation of property or on personal security or otherwise ,except loans on life insurance policies issued by him within their surrender value , to any director, manager, actuary, auditor, manager or any officers of the insurance company, or to any […]

Health Insurance policy – FAQs

June 8, 2021 1605 Views 0 comment Print

Q.1 What are the Insurance Companies that offer Health Insurance in India? Ans: Health Insurance policies are offered by all Life, General and Health Insurance companies that are registered with IRDAI. The names of the Insurance companies that are registered with IRDAI are available in IRDAI website www.irdai.govl.in. Standalone Health Insurance Companies also offer Personal […]

Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2021

May 19, 2021 2181 Views 0 comment Print

Total Foreign Investment in an Indian Insurance Company, shall mean the sum total of direct and indirect foreign investment by Foreign Investors in such company, calculated in such manner as is specified in regulations made by the Authority with regard to registration of Indian Insurance Companies

A Standard Health Insurance Policy or COVID19 Specific Policy- Still Confused?

May 18, 2021 1080 Views 0 comment Print

The highly asked question in the current times is definitely about the right health insurance policy. People at large extent are having a tough time in making selection between a comprehensive health insurance policy and COVID 19 specific policy, or do they really require a COVID19 related policy even when they have a health insurance […]

Concept of “Days of Grace” Under Insurance Policy

May 14, 2021 17352 Views 0 comment Print

Dear Friends, we know that insurance has become one of the essential needs of people during their trying times. Insurance provides us financial safety against insured perils or risks. The risks may be man made or natural. We are facing today one of the greatest and dangerous pandemic COVID-19. This is man made and emerges […]

Concept of Contribution & Average Clause under Insurance Policy

May 13, 2021 23385 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the concept of Contribution & Average Clause in insurance policies. Learn how insurers distribute loss among multiple policies, preventing excessive claims. Explore the nature of contribution, contribution clause, and its application in insurance. Differentiate contribution from subrogation and delve into the average clause, ensuring fair compensation for underinsured properties.

Every Saturday declared as a public holiday for LIC of India

April 15, 2021 4074 Views 0 comment Print

Central Government hereby declares every Saturday as a public holiday for Life Insurance Corporation of India, with immediate effect.

Insurance (Appeal to Securities Appellate Tribunal) Amendment Rules, 2021

April 15, 2021 1233 Views 0 comment Print

1. (1) These rules may be called the Insurance (Appeal to Securities Appellate Tribunal) Amendment Rules, 2021. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

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