by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 13, 2026 | Indian News, Policy
Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, introduced in July 2018, bars any “enquiry or inquiry or investigation” against a public servant for recommendations made in discharge of official duties without prior approval from the competent authority. New...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 13, 2026 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Intermediaries, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
In the Asia-Pacific region, natural disasters resulted in overall losses amounting to roughly US$ 73bn; this is above the 10-year average of US$ 66bn. Only US$ 9bn was insured. In many lower-income countries, insurance penetration remains below 5% Munich: Natural...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 12, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
More than 56 per cent identified climate change and environmental degradation as the greatest threat to the world; personally, 51 per cent cited inflation and instability as their greatest worry, while 41 per cent identified climate change as the second most...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 12, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Intermediaries, Non-Life, Policy
The scheme provides cashless hospitalization for specific ailments/procedures up to ₹5,00,000 per family per year on a floater basis and from January 2022 to 2027, the scheme is being implemented through UII. Chennai:The Govt of Tamilnadu on Monday has renewed their...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 12, 2026 | Briefs, Health, Intermediaries, Life, Reinsurance
International broker Aon has promoted Neha Shah as to head its Life and Health (L&H) business India. Shah, an actuary, who had joined Aon’s L&H team last year, will be responsible for leading and supporting the strategy execution for the reinsurance...
