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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 330 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 7662 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


Life Insurance – when should you buy it?

July 18, 2016 23008 Views 0 comment Print

Life insurance is something that is always perceived as means of saving tax and the only time we think about buying an insurance plan is during filing taxes. But if you are delaying the decision of buying a life insurance plan then it’s time you don’t delay it anymore.

Common mistakes by Companies while buying Marine Insurance

May 2, 2016 3901 Views 0 comment Print

Marine contracts are highly customizable and can easily be tailored to an individual’s specific marine situation with optional add-ons to cover damage caused during towing (both on and off-water), and so on. Basic policies cover any accidental damage that may occur as a result of a collision, sinking or vandalism. The contracts can be generally classified into 2 types:

How to buy the Right Health Insurance Plan

April 8, 2016 5854 Views 1 comment Print

In India, an average healthy family incurs about Rs. 50, 000 for their medical expenses while the expenditure goes even higher when someone in your family suffers from a critical illness. The increasing cost of health care and medical treatment in the country needs you to plan your healthcare expenses. Although the advancements of technology applications in the healthcare system have led to significantly improved procedures followed at the hospitals, you are recommended to opt for a premium health insurance plan for your family, including your parents, spouse, children, and self.

Young India dreaming big, but parents underprepared

February 23, 2016 2364 Views 0 comment Print

Sachin Tendulkar, who was also the master mentor of the initiative, said, Aviva and I have worked together on various initiatives that have helped identify the aspirations of Young India. I had an early start in my career due to the support of my family. India, today, is buzzing with many bright minds and I am very happy to partner personalities, who are renowned professionals in their respective fields, to enable these kids live their dreams.

Insurance Claim For Loss Of Stock

February 15, 2016 49624 Views 3 comments Print

DETERMINATION VALUE OF STOCK ON THE DATE OF DESTRUCTION: 1. From Stock Records 2. If stock records are destroyed, then prepare trading account on the date of destruction by taking previous years Gross Profit rate into account. Value of stock will be balancing figure in the trading account.

No Shortcuts to Financial Security: Time to experience power of 5

January 18, 2016 1058 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the importance of long-term planning for financial security. Learn why shortcuts won’t provide lasting solutions for your family’s well-being.

Second surveyor can not be appointed by Insurance Companies

January 4, 2011 4921 Views 0 comment Print

Upholding a district forum order, the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission recently dismissed an appeal filed by an insurance firm. The commission ruled against the Oriental Insurance Company after it appointed a second surveyor t

LIC's new premium crosses Rs 50,000 crore during Apr-Oct

November 28, 2010 372 Views 0 comment Print

The new premiums of country’s largest insurer Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has breached the Rs 50,000-crore mark during April-October period this year, an increase of 66 per cent from the corresponding period last fiscal. In the first seven month

Finance Minister Directs all PSBs, FIs and Insurance Companies to Look into their Exposures to Various Companies Men

November 25, 2010 324 Views 0 comment Print

Finance Minister Directs all PSBs, FIs and Insurance Companies to Look into their Exposures to the Various Companies Mentioned by CBI : Carry Out an Independent Evaluation on the Asset Quality, Documentation and Compliance of Prudential Requirements;

PPN Scheme in Health Insurance

November 19, 2010 990 Views 0 comment Print

The Cashless Medical Insurance is provided by the Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs) through Third Party Administrators (TPAs). However, the health insurance portfolio is characterized by mounting losses mainly because some of the hos

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