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What to Know before You Buy Health Insurance for Yourself or Your Family 

Finance : Individual and family floater health insurance plans provide different types of coverage and claim structures. The right choice de...

July 4, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court Call for Consistency in Justice Delivery System

Corporate Law : The Supreme Court observed that conflicting judicial decisions on identical issues create legal uncertainty and erode public confi...

June 24, 2026 444 Views 0 comment Print

A Senior Traveller’s Guide to Handling Medical Emergencies with Travel Insurance

Finance : This guide explains why senior travellers should review travel insurance coverage, organise medical records, and plan ahead before...

June 9, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

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 504 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 888 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


IRDAI Approves Ind AS Implementation as Insurance Sector Transitions to Global Accounting Standards

Corporate Law : IRDAI approved implementation of Ind AS for all insurers from 1 April 2026 with transitional arrangements and limited forbearance....

July 1, 2026 309 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Plans Dedicated Policyholder Protection Fund to Enhance Insurance Inclusion

Corporate Law : The proposed PEPF framework seeks to improve insurance penetration through financial literacy, digital services, and awareness pro...

June 24, 2026 381 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Proposes Insurance Intermediary Reforms to Align with SBSR Act 2025

Corporate Law : IRDAI has proposed comprehensive amendments to insurance intermediary regulations to implement the SBSR Act, 2025. The proposals s...

June 22, 2026 810 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Proposes Major Actuarial Rule Changes to Align with Insurance Law Amendments

Corporate Law : IRDAI's draft 2026 amendments overhaul actuarial governance, reporting, investment norms, and insurer compliance to align with the...

June 20, 2026 549 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Invites Comments on Reinsurance Regulation Changes to Simplify Registration

Corporate Law : IRDAI has released draft amendments simplifying the registration framework for foreign reinsurers and Lloyd's India while introduc...

June 20, 2026 324 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 432 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 861 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 558 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 2970 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 1740 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


IRDAI Extends Transitional Arrangements Until 31st August 2026

Corporate Law : IRDAI has extended transitional arrangements for annual fee payment and registration certificates until 31 August 2026 or notifica...

July 3, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Forms AI Working Group to Strengthen Governance in Insurance Sector

Corporate Law : IRDAI has constituted a Working Group to develop governance, oversight, and security frameworks for AI adoption in the insurance s...

June 17, 2026 447 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Revises Obligatory Cession Rules to Mandate 4% Reinsurance with GIC Re

Corporate Law : IRDAI has amended its earlier notification to prescribe a 4% obligatory cession and require the entire cession to be placed with G...

June 15, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Cautions Public Against Dealing with Stareureka Insurance Company

Corporate Law : IRDAI has cautioned that the entity's Certificate of Registration as an Insurance Marketing Firm has expired and remains unrenewed...

June 12, 2026 420 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Fines Nissan Renault ₹1 Crore Over Distribution Fee Disclosure Lapses

Corporate Law : The regulator held that agreements lacking clear fee provisions undermined contractual clarity and regulatory compliance. A penalt...

May 27, 2026 1053 Views 0 comment Print


Top 5 Smart Tax Saving Options

July 6, 2018 36577 Views 8 comments Print

As the end of financial year draws near, many of my friends who were least bothered about tax saving investments throughout the year, have started hunting down options to park their surplus funds and consequently save up on taxes.

Motor Insurance Policy – What all should be Covered?

June 18, 2018 1929 Views 0 comment Print

For motor vehicle owners in India, not having insurance for their vehicles is not an option. Irrespective of whether a vehicle is personal or commercial, all car owners within the nation are mandated to have at least a minimum level of insurance by law, as clearly specified under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988. Today, […]

A cashless hospitalisation facility from your mutual fund scheme

May 20, 2018 4227 Views 3 comments Print

Often financial planners advise individuals to set apart atleast six months of their earnings as an emergency fund in order to meet unforeseen expenses such as sudden hospitalisation, loss of jobs, etc. Such a fund is generally maintained in cash at home or in a savings bank account, which earns an interest of around 3.5%.

Key Points to the Insurance Audits

May 2, 2018 185556 Views 1 comment Print

CA Amresh Vashisht, Meerut The Insurance auditors shall examine policy and liability procedures, risk valuation, tax documents, and various other financial records of insurance. It is to ensure that proper insurance rates and premiums are implemented and regulators laws are being followed by insurance companies. Claims and commissions are also the core areas to verify […]

Has your Car Insurance Claim been rejected? Know the Reasons

April 6, 2018 3864 Views 0 comment Print

A stark increase in the number of vehicles on the road and people not following the traffic rules can lead to traffic jams and road accidents. Therefore, in this day and age, it is always better to stay prepared for the unexpected. Whether it is your fault or someone else’s, an accident can lead to […]

A Sneak Peek to Individual Health Insurance

March 9, 2018 2025 Views 0 comment Print

It is rightly said, Take care of your body, its the only place you have to live in. Your health needs to be nourished for which it needs to be well taken care of. With the rise in technology, the rise in diseases have also shot up drastically.

Reasons Why Every Woman Should Buy a Health Insurance Plan

March 5, 2018 2460 Views 0 comment Print

Smart people take risks while the ignorant ones wait for it. Life is a risky business. You never know when it will hit you harder. So better to be prepared. Women across the world are always perceived as better planners in comparison to their male counterparts.

The Right Time to Buy Health Insurance in India

February 22, 2018 3384 Views 0 comment Print

Why buy health insurance? In spite of being an important part of the general insurance portfolio, a mediclaim policy isn’t something that every Indian purchases. I fact, less than 10 percent people in India have health insurance, and approximately 72 percent of the Indians are spending out-of-pocket for the health care costs, according to national surveys.

How much Health Insurance Cover You need to have?

December 24, 2017 3669 Views 1 comment Print

Depending upon the insurance amount, Insurance Company, type of the insurance and other additional taxes you will have to pay the premium. You need to work out on your affordability to pay the premium.

Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance’s Wealth Plus Plan – A Plan for Digitally-Savvy Investor

December 1, 2017 4061 Views 0 comment Print

Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance launches Wealth Plus – a market-linked insurance plan that is targeted at the digitally-savvy investors. It is an industry-first product that aims at creating wealth depending on the length of the investment term. The plan contributes to the fund.

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