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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 1368 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 3120 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 1131 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 3381 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 447 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 597 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 417 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 7806 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 825 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 4848 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 14399 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 855 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 1122 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 342 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 441 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: Investment in Alternative Investment Fund (AIFs)

April 8, 2021 1542 Views 0 comment Print

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Circular Ref. No:IRDAI/F&I/CIR/INV/074/04/2021 Date: 08-04-2021 CIRCULAR  Investment in Alternative Investment Fund (AIFs) Point 1.5 of Investment – Master Circular, 2017 specifies the conditions applicable for Insurers Investment in Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). The following shall replace the provisions applicable for Fund of Funds (FoF) mentioned in 1.5.3 “1.5.3 (a) No investment is permitted into AIFs […]

IRDAI (Regulatory Sandbox) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021

April 7, 2021 1113 Views 0 comment Print

1.1 These Regulations may be called the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Regulatory Sandbox) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021. 1.2 These Regulations shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

IRDAI (Insurance Advertisements and Disclosure) Regulations, 2021

April 7, 2021 15819 Views 0 comment Print

These regulations may be called the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Insurance Advertisements and Disclosure) Regulations, 2021.

Draft Guidelines on Trade Credit Insurance

April 7, 2021 1554 Views 0 comment Print

Based on the recommendations of the IRDAI Working Group on revisiting Guidelines on Trade Credit Insurance which were placed on IRDAI website on 21st May, 2020 and comments of various stakeholders received thereafter, draft guidelines on Trade Credit Insurance have been proposed.

IRDAI Guidelines for Practical Training for Surveyors & Loss Assessors

April 1, 2021 5259 Views 0 comment Print

a) Institutional Practical training for Two Months with National Insurance Academy (NIA) or Insurance Institute of India (III). This should include but not limited to the following: (i) Introduction to different types of policies, endorsements, various terminologies used in insurance, and nature of claims;

Standard Technical Note (Template)- Health Insurance

April 1, 2021 1524 Views 0 comment Print

In order to expedite the product clearance process, it has been decided to standardize the Technical Note so that insurers can provide all necessary details in a prescribed standard format. This will help to ensure uniformity amongst insurers in the matter of filing pricing and product related information for health insurance products.

Standard Technical Note (Template)- Motor Insurance

April 1, 2021 1089 Views 0 comment Print

In order to expedite the product clearance process, it has been decided to standardize the Technical Note so that insurers can provide all necessary details in a prescribed standard format. This will help to ensure uniformity amongst insurers in the matter of filing pricing and product related information for general insurance products.

IRDAI permits Insurers to classify investments in Preference & Equity Shares as Approved Investment

March 31, 2021 750 Views 0 comment Print

IRDAI permits Insurers to classify investments in Preference Shares and Equity Shares as a part of Approved Investment if such Shares have paid dividend for at least 2 years out of 3 consecutive years immediately preceding instead of for at least 2 consecutive years immediately preceding

Standard products on Fire and Allied perils insurance business

March 31, 2021 699 Views 0 comment Print

On 4th January, 2021, the Authority had announced the launch of the following three standard products by all general insurers carrying on the business of Fire and Allied perils insurance business, with effect from 1st April, 2021

Enhanced 74% FDI in Insurance provisions applicable from 01.04.2021

March 31, 2021 657 Views 0 comment Print

Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2021 raises limit of foreign investment in Indian insurance companies from the existing 49 per cent to 74 per cent. No Government provided that these provisions will be effective from 1st day of April, 2021 . MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Financial Services) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 31st March, 2021 S.O. 1426(E).—In […]

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