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Skyline Partners get funding, to launch weather insurance products in India soon
“Set to launch a pilot in Q2 2019, Skyline Partners’ inaugural weather insurance product will provide affordable protection to the agricultural industry in India. We have spent the last year developing the technology-enabled insurance solution to give the underinsured an economical and reliable way to secure their sustainability,’’said Sabatié.
General insurers grow by 13 % to Rs 81,873 cr in H1 FY 2018-19
The month of September has seen the New India Assurance(NIA), the leader in the industry,at Rs 2450 crore, recording no growth at all and National Insurance Company(Rs 893 crore) and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance (839 crore) and Cholamandalam General Insurance(Rs 309 rore) recording a negative growth of 29 per cent, 40 per cent ,and 26 per cent respectively.
Symbo India Insurance Broking launches Marathon Insurance
The comprehensive Marathon Insurance product covers accident and medical emergency during the event. The policy also offers runners cover in case of event cancellation by an organizer or if the participant cannot run due to health issues, accident or bereavement, along with a flight cancellation or loss of checked in baggage during transit. The expected claims settlement period is ten days
“Data analytics & security’ have to go together :IRDAI Chief
Irda is also keen on introducing regulations on risk-based capital.A paper to this effect has already been circulated to all the insurers. These companies, who can manage their risks, their need of capital will be less. IRDAI will also focus on risk based supervision afterwards, he said.
India ranks 103 on global hunger index
India is ranked below many neighbouring countries, including China (25th spot), Nepal (72), Myanmar (68), Sri Lanka (67) and Bangladesh (86). Pakistan is placed at the 106th position.
While noting that hunger varies enormously by region, the report said this year’s GHI scores for South Asia and Africa south of the Sahara reflect serious levels of hunger.
New Zika virus cases detected in Rajasthan’s Jaipur, count in state hits 55
A control room has been activated at the National Centre for Disease Control to monitor the situation. The number of monitoring teams in Jaipur has been increased from 50 to 170 and a special isolation ward created at the Hira Bagh Training Centre to treat Zika virus-affected patients.The virus, transmitted through the aedes aegypti mosquito, causes fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain. It is harmful to pregnant women, as it can lead to microcephaly, a condition in which a baby’s head is significantly smaller than expected, in newborn children
Sell-off continues: FPIs pull-out Rs 266-bn in Oct on rupee, oil concerns
FPIs have been net sellers almost throughout this year except a couple of months. However, experts said the swiftness of the exit in October thus far has shaken the market.
Negative sentiments from the global market on concerns over a slowing world economy led by lingering trade war between the US and China triggered the FPI pullout, said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services.
Rejecting Human Capital Index, India says digital age demands better metric
The World Bank’s inaugural HCI has placed India at 115 out of 157 countries in terms of the quality of human capital based on five parameters — child survival, school enrollment, quality of learning, healthy growth and adult survival.
Drones pose new challenges for re/insures, GIC Re Chief
While the aspiration of the country to create a reinsurance hub remains on the horizon; with proactive approach, Indian insurance capacity can definitely chart a path for developing an aviation insurance hub for Afro-Asian region in foreseeable future, hoped Vaidyan.
Air India pilots, clueless of damage, fly plane, land after airport alerts
Commenting on the incident, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said he had recently ordered putting in place a third-party professional organisation to look into various safety aspects at Air India.
In order to have continuous attention towards air safety, I have also ordered concerned officials to put in place a regular ‘safety compliance report’ of all airlines. Safety of passengers is of paramount importance for us,” the Minister said.