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...
Choosing the right term insurance cover depends on factors such as income, family size, expenses, and liabilities. The article explains when ₹2 crore coverage may be suffi-cient and when higher protection may be needed.
Selecting travel insurance requires assessing medical needs, age-specific coverage, and trip risks. Matching coverage to destination and travel purpose helps avoid costly surprises abroad.
IRDAI Circular dated 12 February 2026 clarifies insurers’ investments in AIFs with Excusal Rights under Section 27E of the Insurance Act, 1938. The circular introduces compliance conditions, documentation requirements, auditor certifications, and revised single AIF exposure limits covering direct and indirect exposure through Fund of Funds.
IRDAI has issued key clarifications allowing insurers to invest in AIFs using SEBI-compliant Excusal Rights, provided funds are not deployed overseas. The circular introduces strict documentation, audit, and certification safeguards under Section 27E.
IRDAI has issued updated guidelines for establishing and closing liaison offices in India by overseas insurers. The framework sets eligibility, reporting, and strict operational conditions.
Authorities confirmed that insurers have not increased premiums after the GST exemption and have fully passed on the tax relief. Continuous monitoring of new and renewal policies was undertaken to ensure consumer benefits are protected.
This explains why choosing between lump sum and monthly payouts is as important as coverage amount. The right structure helps families manage expenses and plan confidently after a loss.
The regulator held that cumulative shareholding changes crossing prescribed limits require prior approval. A warning was issued for non-compliance despite the lapse being termed unintentional.
The order appoints a new chairman and members drawn from senior insurance and regulatory backgrounds. The key takeaway is continuity and strengthened advisory oversight.
Explains why car insurance is mandatory in India, the penalties for non-compliance, ad how uninsured driving can expose owners to heavy financial liability
