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Finance Ministry flags inflation,crude oil and monsoon risks in monthly economic assessment
With the IMD projecting monsoon rainfall at around 92% of the...
Indian court ruling on Google keyword ads could reshape online advertising
The court said Google allowed rivals of India's Hindware to use...
Maritime Reinsurance: 6 more US insurers to partner DFC and Chubb providing up to $40B in coverage for Strait of Hormuz passage
Apart from Chubb, Travelers, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Starr, and CNA to provide reinsurance for DFC's Maritime Reinsurance plan. On top of DFC's $20 billion in rolling coverage, Chubb and these new partners will provide an additional $20...
West Asia Crisis: War-risk insurance premium for Indian airlines moderates after reaching sky-high
The additional war risk premium stood at approximately Rs 30,00,000 per round trip for a narrow-body aircraft and Rs 90,00,000 per round trip for a wide-body aircraft for a few days but nobody had paid it, said sources New Delhi: After shooting up,because of the...
Secret codes and upto 2 million Chinese yuan fees get ships through Iran’s Hormuz tollbooth
People in the shipping industry and government officials with direct knowledge of negotiations said that the IRGC is already extracting tolls from vessels passing through, and giving preferential treatment to ships from countries it deems to be friendly, while...
Navy ensures security of Indian commercial ships, oil tankers: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
"There are many sensitive points in the sea where our Navy has continuously made its active presence to ensure the smooth supply of goods. Whenever there is a situation of tension there, the Indian Navy has ensured the security of our commercial ships and oil...
LIC,New India and GIC Re remain as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers in FY26:IRDAI
D-Slls refer to insurers of such size, market importance, and domestic and global inter connectedness, whose distress or failure would cause a significant dislocation in the domestic financial system. D-SIIs are subjected to enhanced regulatory supervision...
Apr1 Renewals:India’s loss-free excess of loss business saw price reductions exceeding 20%, says Guy Carpenter
Atish Suri, CEO India, Middle East & Africa, stated,"In the India and Middle East markets, we are seeing a strong commitment from reinsurers to maintain coverage despite the complexities posed by ongoing conflicts.'' In terms of Apr 1 renewal outcomes, India and...
Peak Re ends 2025 with a $2.2 billion gross premium and net profit of $189 million
During 2025, the growth of Peak Re was primarily driven by the continued deepening of its global diversification strategy. It strengthened its presence in high-growth emerging markets such as India, while further expanding its penetration in the mature markets of...
Apr1 Renewals: Reinsurance buyers in APAC secure double‑digit rate reductions, says Aon
Global demand for reinsurance increased by approximately 10 percent at the April 1 renewal, as buyers used favorable market conditions to secure more comprehensive protection, with some expected to return to the market post‑renewal to explore additional purchases. In...
PE firm JC Flowers picks up majority stake in Bobby Swarup’s Niyam Group
Niyam is a reinsurance platform based in GIFT City, connecting global capital with opportunities in India and other high-growth markets. Niyam Syndicate 2047 at Lloyd's will support the development of the Indian reinsurance market in alignment with India's Vision...
War risks insurers win bid to appeal UK ruling on jets lost in Russia
London’s High Court ruled in June that AerCap can recover just over $1 billion from its “war risks insurers,” though that was less than the roughly $2 billion it sought under a broader all-risks clause. London:Insurers, including Chubb, Fidelis and syndicates at...