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...
The amount on claim or maturity under a keyman insurance policy is not exempt under Section 10 (10D) of the Income Tax Act if the company is paying the premiums. However, in case the policy has been assigned to the keyman and the keyman is paying the premiums, then the claim/maturity proceeds are exempt under Section 10 (10D).
Surrender of Insurance Policy means to cash of life insurance policy before benefits are due to be paid. The Surrender Value of an Insurance Policy is the amount given to the insured at a time, when he is unable to pay premium related to Insurance Policy. At a particular time, when insured is not able […]
Fast changing lifestyles, technological advancements and economic growth have shaped millennials’ views and traits which has also impacted their outlook on financial planning. One such trait is the need to indulge in the moment which motivates them to work hard and party even harder ensuring that they live their life to the fullest. Millennials are […]
In this case the Supreme Court of India in one of its judgements in a case involving Insurance Claim has held that unless the insured is duly informed, Exclusionary Clauses will not be applicable.
In case the insurer intends to adopt ART, non-traditional structured solutions, Financial Re-insurance, then it shall take prior approval of the Authority, as per provisions of Reg. 8 of the IRDAI (Re-insurance) Regulations, 2018;
Learn how to file an insurance claim if your bike is stolen. Follow these steps to report the theft and get compensated for your loss.
The health insurance market is having a number of individual health insurance products. Each product has unique features and the insuring public may find it a challenge to choose an appropriate product. Therefore, with the following objectives, the Authority has decided to mandate all general and health insurers to offer the standard individual health insurance product:
This articles explains Income-Tax Rates For Assessment Year 2020-21, some important Income Tax benefits available under various plans of Life Insurance such as deduction under section 80C, Section 80D, section 80DD, etc. also explains Income tax exemption on Maturity/Death Claims proceeds under Section 10(10D).
Q.1 Who is an NRI? Ans. An Indian residing abroad is generally known as Non-Resident Indian (NRI). Non-Resident Indian (NRI) means a person resident outside India who is a citizen of India or is a person of Indian origin. NRI also includes the Person of Indian Origin (PIO). PIO is a person, who at any […]
Discover how life insurance can provide tax benefits and financial protection for your family. Learn more about the importance of life insurance policies.
