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Corporate Law : The Supreme Court observed that conflicting judicial decisions on identical issues create legal uncertainty and erode public confi...
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Corporate Law : IRDAI approved implementation of Ind AS for all insurers from 1 April 2026 with transitional arrangements and limited forbearance....
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Corporate Law : IRDAI has proposed comprehensive amendments to insurance intermediary regulations to implement the SBSR Act, 2025. The proposals s...
Corporate Law : IRDAI's draft 2026 amendments overhaul actuarial governance, reporting, investment norms, and insurer compliance to align with the...
Corporate Law : IRDAI has released draft amendments simplifying the registration framework for foreign reinsurers and Lloyd's India while introduc...
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...
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Corporate Law : IRDAI has constituted a Working Group to develop governance, oversight, and security frameworks for AI adoption in the insurance s...
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Corporate Law : IRDAI has cautioned that the entity's Certificate of Registration as an Insurance Marketing Firm has expired and remains unrenewed...
Corporate Law : The regulator held that agreements lacking clear fee provisions undermined contractual clarity and regulatory compliance. A penalt...
IRDAI constituted a Joint Expert Group to tackle transition and implementation issues under Ind AS. The group will guide insurers on compliance, audit requirements, and financial reporting clarity.
Stakeholders sought deferment or phased implementation of Ind AS. IRDAI mandated adoption from April 2026 with limited forbearance. The key takeaway is firm timelines with transitional relief.
The issue was lack of uniformity in financial reporting across insurers. IRDAI mandated Ind AS-based reporting to enhance comparability and transparency. The key takeaway is adoption of globally aligned accounting standards.
The regulation introduces mandatory adoption of Ind AS for insurers, setting standardized formats, disclosures, and governance norms to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial reporting.
Cyber insurance helps cover financial losses from cyberattacks like hacking and data breaches. It is becoming essential as digital risks increase across industries.
IRDAI launched five working groups to resolve operational inefficiencies between insurers and hospitals. The move aims to boost transparency, coordination, and patient-centric reforms across the ecosystem.
The restoration feature ensures that insurance coverage can be reinstated after a major claim, helping maintain protection for other family members during the same policy year.
The insurance regulator clarified that certificates of registration for intermediaries will now remain valid indefinitely. The change eliminates the earlier three-year renewal framework, subject to payment of an annual fee.
Third-party motor insurance pays compensation for injury or property damage to others caused by your vehicle. However, it does not cover damage to the insured car or the driver’s own losses.
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.
