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West Asia Conflict:Govt plans sovereign guarantees to support insurers covering vessels traveling in Persian Gulf
Maritime war risk insurance premiums have surged as much as 1,000%...
IRDAI approves transmission of late Jhunjhunwala’s stake in Star Health
Star Health has received approval from Insurance Regulatory and...
EWS income criteria for hospital treatment enhanced to Rs 5 lakh Delhi:HC
"All persons who wish to avail of health facilities in Delhi would now be entitled to take benefit under the EWS criteria of Rs.5,00,000/-, upon satisfying the necessary pre-conditions. The said enhancement would apply to all government hospitals across Delhi and all...
Natural disasters cause US$224bn global damage in 2025, insured losses at US$ 108bn, says Munich Re
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...
Inequality top economic concern for youth globally:WEF survey
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...
Tamil Nadu pays Rs 1237.80 cr of premium to UII for renewing state’s health insurance scheme in 2026-27
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...
SC seeks responses on PIL seeking AYUSH doctors be declared as Registered Medical Practitioners
The plea has sought a direction to declare that AYUSH doctors are also covered under section 2(cc) of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, as 'registered medical practitioners'. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses...
Russian-bound tanker hit by drone in Black Sea, maritime sources Say
In late November, shipping insurance rates rose after Ukrainian naval drones hit two Russia-bound tankers in the Black Sea, incidents that prompted Moscow to threaten retaliation and Ankara to urge calm. Another vessel, Russian-flagged, said in early December that it...
China urges Nestlé SA to work quickly in recalling baby formula products
While Nestlé has yet to tally the total cost of the global recall, it does not expect a significant financial impact. The affected batches represent significantly less than 0.5% of annual group sales, Nestlé said. However, some analysts are estimating a potentially...
Sompo aims at higher-yielding overseas credit to boost profits as traditional business flounders
Globally, private credit has grown into a $1.7 trillion market. Lending spreads have narrowed compared with 2023 due to intensifying competition, but for Sompo the debt remains attractive because spreads are still wider than other credit products. Tokyo:Sompo Holdings...
Indian households turn investors, bank deposits surge: SBI report
"Indian households across states are turning from savers to investors. Juxtaposing incremental deposits between FY20-25 and incremental investors during the same period reveals states such as Gujarat, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, etc....
Gold, silver prices hit fresh highs amid global uncertainties
Spot gold price surged 1.45 per cent at $4,575.82 an ounce, after hitting a fresh record high of $4,601.17 level. Silver prices gained 4.85 per cent to touch $83.19, after hitting a record high of $83.88.The surge to fresh record highs was supported by rising...