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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 639 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 1839 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 1128 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 333 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 7665 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 648 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 309 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 600 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 402 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 357 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 429 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 294 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


The Pros of Offering Employee Health Care Benefits

September 9, 2019 1422 Views 0 comment Print

As a business owner, you have to make many decisions related to your business, from how to market your products to how to deal with your employees. One employee-related decision is what employee benefits you will offer, from paid overtime to health care benefits. While there are many ways of ensuring that your employees are […]

Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2019

September 2, 2019 2775 Views 0 comment Print

(1) These rules may be called Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2019. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

ULIPs: The Key To Your Financial Security

August 26, 2019 1468 Views 0 comment Print

Today, investment planning is as important as earning. And why is that? In a volatile world like this, you never know what’s coming next for you. There might be an unexpected expense or rise in inflation, and all of this can create a financial imbalance in your life. The way you can deal with all […]

Why to Choose Max Life Smart Term Plan

August 24, 2019 20055 Views 1 comment Print

Life is always undefined and under this uncertainty it is highly imperative to secure your family’s financial needs in your absence. There are several insurance companies offering different types of term plans in the market. Selecting the best amongst them can certainly be  difficult. Here you can learn the features of an ideal term plan […]

The importance of term plans in financial planning

August 14, 2019 1719 Views 0 comment Print

Most of us hear about term plan often but aren’t much aware of what exactly it is. A term plan is basically a type of life insurance which offers coverage for a period of time to the policyholder. In case of demise of the insured over the tenure of the policy, a sum assured is […]

Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance Company

August 14, 2019 1527 Views 0 comment Print

Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance Company is a JV of two of country’s largest public sector banks and has vast network offering a wide range of life insurance solutions, plans suited for meeting individual’s personal requirement. The company offers complete protection to the policyholder and his family in case of an unanticipated event. The various […]

Maturity of Life Insurance Policy – Whether Taxable or Not?

August 10, 2019 101646 Views 1 comment Print

Understanding the tax implications of life insurance policy maturity. Learn about the exceptions and conditions for tax-free amounts received.

Qualities to look for in an insurance company

August 7, 2019 1476 Views 1 comment Print

Whether you buy a brand new car or a second-hand one, the first thing you should do is invest in a good car insurance policy. You can choose from a wide range of coverages offered by various insurance providers. While a good insurance company is one that offers a wide range of products choose from, […]

Know the Facts Before You Buy a Term Life Insurance

August 5, 2019 1661 Views 0 comment Print

Here are some facts that everyone needs to consider before opting for a term life insurance.

Unfair Business Practice by Insurance Companies

July 23, 2019 2085 Views 0 comment Print

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has put in place Integrated Grievance Management System (IGMS), which captures the complaints registered against all insurers. A statement showing the number of complaints received and attended to in the said system against both public and private general insurers during the last 3 years and the current year is given in Annexure.

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