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Global re/insurance market to grow by 3% by 2023, Cyber, data analytics & AI key growth areas: Munich Re

Sep 7, 2021 | , , , , , ,

“The digitalisation megatrend will radically change traditional insurance. It will give rise to new fields of risk in need of insurance solutions. With its numerous digital and innovation projects, Munich Re has laid the foundations for profitable growth going forward”, says Munich Re’s Board member Torsten Jeworrek.
Munich Re has kept the rising ransomware losses in its book of business readily manageable. In addition, price increases in a hardening market environment are producing a stabilising effect. Munich Re is adhering to its plan to grow profitably based on a current market share of roughly 10%. 

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National Nutrition Month 2021: The power of a nutritious meal

Sep 7, 2021 | ,

Don’t settle on just your favorite foods but fill your plate with various colorful fruits and vegetables. Our body needs a rainbow of nutrients and colors for optimal health, and each food contains specific phytonutrients such as beta-carotene and lycopene. Research suggests that food patterns that include fruits and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, and may also protect against certain types of cancer.

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Biden to outline plan to curb coronavirus Delta variant as cases grow

Sep 7, 2021 | , , , ,

Reuters data shows that more than 20,800 people have died in the United States from COVID-19 in the past two weeks, up about 67% from the prior two-week period. Hospitalizations have grown, with seven U.S. states – Alaska, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Tennessee and Washington – reporting records this month.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 62.3% of Americans have received at least one vaccine dose and 53% – 176 million people – are fully vaccinated.

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India continues to “lag way behind” in COVID vaccination: Fitch

Sep 7, 2021 | , , ,

”The (APAC) region which was so successful in containing the virus early on, got behind the curve when it came to rollout of vaccines. Singapore really stands out now with 80 per cent of its population being vaccinated. But many countries in the region like Vietnam, Thailand and India continue to lag way behind and as a result continue to have periodic restrictions,” Schwartz said.

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Aditya Birla Health Insurance looks to break even in next fiscal year on strong growth trajectory

Sep 7, 2021 | ,

“Good thing is that from the regulatory perspective, there have been a lot of enablers. However, there are challenges in terms of the initial impact of COVID-19 cases as the claims have been high,” ABHICL Chief Executive Officer Mayank Bathwal.

The company”s unique and differentiated health-first business model, such as 100 per cent return of premium, is contributing to more than 50 per cent of retail health new business, he said.

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Blue sky thinking: 5 things to know about air pollution

Sep 6, 2021 | , , , ,

Air pollution is also harming also harms our natural environment. It decreases the oxygen supply in our oceans, makes it harder for plants to grow, and contributes to climate change.Around 90 per cent of people go through their daily lives breathing harmful polluted air, which has been described by the United Nations as the most important health issue of our time. To mark the first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, on 7 September, UN News explains how bad it is and what is being done to tackle it.

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