**Assignment (Sec. 38)**: A policy may be assigned, in whole or in part, with or without payment, by endorsement or a separate document, with notice to the Insurer. The assignment must detail the transfer, the reasons, the assignee's background, and the terms, and be signed by the transferor and witnessed. It is effective only after the Insurer receives notice and required documents and acknowledges receipt. The Insurer can refuse assignments deemed not bona fide or against the policyholder’s/public interest. Appeals can be made to IRDAI within 30 days of refusal.
**Prohibition of Rebates (Sec. 41)**: Offering or accepting rebates on commission or premium, other than those published by the insurer, is prohibited. Penalties are up to ten lakh rupees for violators.
**Non-Disclosure (Sec. 45)**: After three years from policy issuance, it cannot be questioned unless fraud is involved. Within three years, the Insurer must inform the insured about the grounds for questioning. If a policy is repudiated due to misrepresentation (not fraud), collected premiums must be returned within 90 days. The Insurer can still verify age, and adjustments based on corrected age do not constitute questioning the policy.
In cases of proven fraud or misstatement, the policy will be cancelled, and the Surrender Value will be paid.
*Note: This is a simplified overview of the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act, 2015. See the original ordinance for details.*
**Taxes:** **Indirect Taxes:** Applicable taxes and levies will be charged. Future taxes may be added to premiums or charges.
**Direct Taxes:** Taxes will be deducted from policy payments under the Income-tax Act, 1961.
**Electronic Insurance Account (eIA):** Policyholders can store policies digitally in a secure online account, enabling online premium payments and address changes. An eIA eliminates the need for KYC documents when purchasing new policies. For more details, visit http://www.hdfclife.com/customer-service/life-insurance-policy-dematerialization. |
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