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Bima Vahak: A New Women Centric Insurance Distribution Approach

Corporate Law : IRDAI's Bima Vahak initiative aims to expand insurance reach in rural areas. It introduces a women-centric distribution channel fo...

July 29, 2025 1359 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI’s 2024 Corporate Governance Rules for Insurers

Corporate Law : Overview of IRDAI's 2024 Corporate Governance Regulations for Insurers, covering board composition, committee structures, KMP appo...

July 25, 2025 3108 Views 0 comment Print

BIMA Applications Supported By Blocked Amount (BIMA – ASBA)

Corporate Law : Learn about Bima-ASBA, IRDAI's new facility for insurance premium payments. This mechanism blocks funds in a prospect's account vi...

July 25, 2025 1125 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI (PPHI, Operations & Allied Matters of Insurers) Regulations, 2024 (Advertising)

Corporate Law : Summarizing IRDAI's 2024 regulations on insurance advertising, this text covers definitions, mandatory disclosures, prohibitions, ...

July 25, 2025 3372 Views 0 comment Print

151 FAQs on Export of Goods and Services under FEMA, 1999

Corporate Law : Understanding the framework for export of goods and services in India, covering roles of DGFT, RBI, banks, and exporters under FEM...

July 5, 2025 4788 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 441 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Approves Risk Based Capital Framework for Insurers

Corporate Law : IRDAI approved drafting regulations for implementing a Risk Based Capital framework to strengthen solvency assessment and align In...

May 14, 2026 582 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 411 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 7803 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 816 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Approve Insurance claim of COVID-19 patients in 30 to 60 Minutes: HC

Company Law : Vinay Jaidka Vs Chief Secretary (Delhi High Court) Abhishek Nanda, ld. Counsel who appears for the Insurance Regulatory and Develo...

April 28, 2021 4041 Views 2 comments Print

Every claim made against an insurance company in respect of a loss, would be a claim within purview of claims “requiring to be paid or settled” under section 64UM(2) of Insurance Act

Corporate Law : Every claim made against an insurance company in respect of a loss, would be a claim within purview of claims “requiring to be p...

May 24, 2011 4842 Views 0 comment Print

Insurance company liable to pay compensation till vehicle owner’s name is in register

Corporate Law : The Supreme Court held recently held in the case of Pushpa @ Leela & Ors. Versus Shakuntala & Ors that the insurance co...

January 18, 2011 22922 Views 1 comment Print

Applicability of TDS in case of Third Party Administrator (TPA) providing health insurance claim services

Income Tax : Having regard to the agreement entered into inter se between the hospital and the TPA for payment of money to the hospital, it can...

August 13, 2009 14390 Views 0 comment Print

Payment for non-compete right is not an intangible asset eligible for depreciation

Income Tax : Srivatsan Surveyors Pvt. Ltd. ('Appellant') is engaged in the business of licensed surveyors and loss assessors under the Insuranc...

December 12, 2008 1167 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 849 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Revises KMP Remuneration Rules for Insurers and Disclosures

Corporate Law : IRDAI has directed insurers to disclose performance-linked remuneration details of Key Management Persons on their websites. The c...

May 25, 2026 1044 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI Issues Warning for Shareholding Changes Without Prior Approval

Corporate Law : The case involved a broker implementing substantial shareholding changes without obtaining IRDAI's prior approval as required by r...

May 21, 2026 333 Views 0 comment Print

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 432 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 2319 Views 0 comment Print


IRDAI permits three new add-ons in Motor Insurance

July 5, 2022 951 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI permits general insurers to introduce the following concepts for the Motor Own Damage (OD) cover through the filing of appropriate add-ons to the basic OD policy on an annual basis:1. Pay As You Drive 2. Pay How You Drive 3. Floater policy for vehicles belonging to the same individual owner for two wheelers and private cars

Draft IRDAI Staff (Officers and other Employees) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2022

June 25, 2022 1362 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India Staff (Officers and other Employees) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2022

Draft IRDAI Staff (Officers and Other Employees) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2022

June 24, 2022 1179 Views 0 comment Print

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India Date:24-06-2022 EXPOSURE DRAFT INSURANCE REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF INDIA STAFF (OFFICERS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES) (FIRST AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS, 2022 1. Taking into consideration the comments received on the exposure draft of IRDAI Staff (Officers and Other Employees) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2022 during internal consultation, the exposure draft of […]

Accounting of Premium, claims & related expenses on estimation basis 

June 15, 2022 2118 Views 0 comment Print

Given that a significant part of the premium is being accounted on estimation basis, a need is felt to lay down guidelines to govern the accounting and disclosures of premium recognized on estimation basis in the annual report.

Solvency Margin requirement for crop insurance relaxed by IRDAI

June 13, 2022 1602 Views 0 comment Print

remium receivables related to State / Central Government sponsored schemes for all quarters of the FY 2022-23 and onward to the extent that they are not realized within a period of 365 days shall be placed with value zero.

Use & file (U&F) procedure for life insurance products & riders

June 10, 2022 3579 Views 0 comment Print

In its continuous endeavor towards the reform agenda taken up towards having a fully insured India, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has extended the ‘Use and File’ procedure for most of the Life Insurance products. This means now the life insurance companies can also launch these products without prior approval of IRDAI. […]

IRDAI: Rationalization of regulatory returns & other compliance requirements

June 10, 2022 1875 Views 0 comment Print

Reduced compliance burden for insurance companies IRDAI, in its continuous endeavour towards promoting ease of doing business for insurance companies in India, has reviewed and rationalized the regulatory returns to be filed by the Insurance Companies. In its latest circular dated 10.06.2022, IRDAI has reduced the number of off-line returns being submitted by Life Insurers […]

Launching of self-deactivation facility over IIB’s ENVOY portal

June 6, 2022 22422 Views 14 comments Print

As you are aware, ENVOY portal, maintained by Insurance Information Bureau (IIB) is the central database for various categories of insurance sales persons working for insurance industry in India.

Draft IRDAI (Appointed Actuary) Regulations, 2022

June 4, 2022 1968 Views 0 comment Print

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India  Appointed Actuary (AA) Regulations Background: An Appointed Actuary (AA) plays an important statutory role in an insurance company. The IRDAI (Appointed Actuary) Regulations, 2017 prescribe the “Eligibility Criteria” and “Duties and Obligations” of an AA along with other provisions. The Authority is in receipt of requests to review […]

IRDAI eases capital requirement under PMJJBY

June 3, 2022 573 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI has reduced the capital required to be held by insurers offering PMJJBY, by almost 50%. This move will enable life insurers to offer more policies under the scheme, and provide financial security to bottom of the pyramid of Indian population, through life insurance.

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