Finance : Electric two-wheelers are becoming a more visible part of everyday mobility in India. As the EV market grows, riders are also begi...
Finance : Section 10(10D) provides exemption only when premium limits are within prescribed thresholds. If premiums exceed these limits, mat...
Finance : The article highlights the need for integrated travel and health insurance to manage both medical emergencies and trip disruptions...
Income Tax : Even where premium limits are exceeded, death benefits continue to be fully exempt. This ensures protection for beneficiaries. The...
Finance : Cyber insurance helps cover financial losses from cyberattacks like hacking and data breaches. It is becoming essential as digital...
Corporate Law : IRDAI approved in-principle drafting and publication of new and amended regulations following the Sabka Bima, Sabki Raksha (Amendm...
Corporate Law : IRDAI formed a sub-committee to review private health insurance and improve policyholder experience. The initiative focuses on exp...
Corporate Law : The issue concerns identification of systemically important insurers. The regulator retained the same entities, emphasizing their ...
Corporate Law : IRDAI directs insurers to follow anti-dark pattern guidelines and submit compliance reports. The move strengthens consumer protect...
Corporate Law : The Government clarified that claim rejections are based on policy conditions like exclusions and OPD classification. IRDAI mandat...
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...
Corporate Law : The Authority found that core survey functions were carried out by unlicensed personnel. It held that such outsourcing violated re...
Corporate Law : The regulator cancelled a surveyor’s licence after finding false records, mismatched filings, and inaccurate disclosures. The ru...
Corporate Law : The case involved submission of a forged diploma for obtaining and renewing a licence. The Authority held that continued reliance ...
Corporate Law : IRDAI delegates Section 34 powers between Whole Time Members and Chairperson. The move aims to streamline enforcement actions and ...
Corporate Law : The notification addressed mandatory reinsurance cession for general insurance policies. It mandates 4% cession to GIC Re, ensurin...
IRDAI clarifies that foreign reinsurer branches and Lloyd’s India must maintain all collected records, including electronic, within India as per new regulations.
Summary: Under the Income Tax Act, individuals can claim tax deductions on insurance premiums, offering relief while ensuring financial protection. Premiums paid on life insurance policies qualify for deduction under Section 80C, up to a limit of ₹1.5 lakh annually, including other eligible investments, but only under the old tax regime. Health insurance and Mediclaim […]
IRDAI issues second list of eligible trainee surveyors for the September 2025 pre-licensing exam. Discrepancy emails accepted until 10 July 2025.
IRDAI imposes a Rs. 1 crore penalty on Edelweiss Life Insurance for corporate governance and outsourcing regulation violations after an inspection.
The joy, anticipation, and planning that accompany pregnancy are unmatched. But amid all the excitement, it’s easy to overlook one important aspect: the financial preparation for medical expenses.
IRDAI issues guidelines to insurers for fast-tracking claims following the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad. Waiving formalities, quick settlements for victims.
Health is unpredictable. Today, you are perfectly fine, and the next day, an unexpected illness can turn your life upside down. In life-threatening situations, every second counts, and financial worries should be the last thing on your mind.
Understand common eligibility criteria for buying health insurance in India, including age limits, pre-existing conditions, medical tests, and common policy exclusions.
IRDAI imposes a Rs 1 Crore penalty on Acko General Insurance for violating outsourcing and commission regulations with Ola Financial Services.
IRDAI circular on corporate agency rules for amalgamated RRBs. Covers COR surrender, agreement harmonisation, SP transfer, and commission eligibility post-merger.
