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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


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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 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 7668 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 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


All you wanted to know about Travel Insurance

December 1, 2016 997 Views 0 comment Print

Just imagine, you are surfing on the blue green waters of Mauritius, sipping the serene and spiritual beauty of Bhutan in your soul or just wandering on the green pastures of Switzerland! Then all of a sudden, you develop severe stomach- upset in Mauritius, lost your baggage in Bhutan or misplace your passport during night train travel in Switzerland/Germany.

Here’s what you should know before buying home insurance

November 25, 2016 2884 Views 0 comment Print

All those reports about earthquakes damaging homes, floods ravaging them, even in urban areas, fires spreading like, well, have got you thinking.

Good to know facts about Construction All Risk Insurance

November 4, 2016 2410 Views 0 comment Print

To cover the financial losses due to any unforeseen event, as a contractor or builder in real estate business, you may use construction all risk insurance policy.

A Brief Guide to Single Premium Term Insurance Policy

November 4, 2016 5482 Views 1 comment Print

What is single premium term insurance policy? Want to get over the entire process of buying the term insurancein one go because you have some extra money? A single premium insurance policy is the right thing for you.

How to choose a right health insurance plan

September 4, 2016 7837 Views 1 comment Print

With the ever widening spectrum of health insurance options available, is it a development that will prove to be encouraging or alarming at the consumers’ end? Choosing the most feasible health insurance plan can be a complex process. In order to ensure that you get the best option out of endless choices available, always be […]

How to choose right term insurance for you

September 1, 2016 2269 Views 1 comment Print

The financial planners today claim ‘term insurance’ to be the best and the most suitable type of policy available, as it provides a high cover at lower costs. The premium paid is just a portion of the amount you give to purchase a money-back policy or unit-linked insurance policy with same coverage.

7 tips to choosing the best Car Insurance

August 31, 2016 3121 Views 0 comment Print

Buying a car is a big deal, but then there is something even bigger. It is buying car insurance. It can get quite overwhelming at times,but it is something that needs to be done, without too much delay.  The only thing that one needs to be sure of is that the policy is what will […]

All you need to know about Exclusions in Your Health Insurance Policy

August 22, 2016 4358 Views 0 comment Print

In almost all cases, where claims are rejected, the main reason is lack of knowledge about the insurance policy. The claims are usually refused depending upon the points mentioned in the policy documents.

Dos and Don’ts to remember when buying a life insurance policy

August 18, 2016 3230 Views 0 comment Print

How do we define a good life insurance policy? A life insurance will be termed as satisfying, if it provides: a decent financial support at the minimal cost to our loved ones, in a situation when the person insured suffers an ill-timed end of his/her life.

Get Affordable Life Insurance with Max Life Online Term Plan

July 25, 2016 22015 Views 0 comment Print

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade is a common phrase that best describes the unpleasant unexpected occurrences that life throws at you. As an achiever, you need to plan ahead and create a growth funnel that will enable your family to be financially strong even in your absence.

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