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Marsh and Apollo design first-of-its kind insurance facility for Uber to accelerate autonomous ride-hailing
Autonomous Vehicle Insurance Program(AVIP) is underwritten by...
Shipping in Straits of Hormuz halted due to safety concerns, not insurance,says IUA chief executive
“Most prominent is shipping in the Straits of Hormuz where trade...
London marine insurers widen high-risk zone in Mideast Gulf as conflict escalates
Gulf war risk premiums have risen fivefold in recent days compared with a week ago – before the U.S and Israel began their airstrikes on Iran – adding hundreds of thousands of dollars in extra costs for every shipment. London’s marine insurance market has widened the...
Middle East Crisis:Global Marine re/insurers issue notices of cancellation(NOC) under standard 7-day war clauses
Additional premiums for vessels transiting high-risk waters are rising sharply and may continue to fluctuate in the short term.Cargo war risk remains available; however, rates are increasing and quotations are being reviewed on a voyage-by-voyage basis, particularly...
Miller expands reinsurance offering into MENA through acquisition of Shields
James Hands, CEO, Miller, said, “Miller has worked with clients in MENA for decades and we are incredibly excited to have found a long-term partner in Shields to enhance our offering and reach. This acquisition will allow us to access a new placement hub in Dubai and...
Willis launches Global Digital Infrastructure Group to address full spectrum of data center risks
``This unique approach is already helping our clients stay ahead of the sector’s developments and risk trends. For data centers, this means tailored, client‑first solutions that protect physical assets, strengthen financial resilience, and support reliable operations...
Marsh exploring selling its financial risk manager and life insurance broker for high-net-worth individuals in Asia
PCS provides financial risk management and life insurance services to more than 8,000 clients in about 50 markets, with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Geneva and Zurich, according to its website. Marsh is exploring a sale of its financial risk manager and...
Lockton in partnership with AdvantageClub.ai lauches employee wellbeing solution in India
Re/Insurance broker Lockton in partnership with AdvantageClub.ai, today launched ‘LocktonThrive’, its proprietary employee wellbeing solution powered by Lockton Services India designed to help organisations deliver a unified, personalised, and digital-first wellbeing...
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank’s strategic partnership with Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
Utkarsh Small Finance Bank today announced a strategic partnership with Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance marking a significant milestone in the bank’s product expansion strategy. This collaboration significantly strengthens Utkarsh SFBL’s life insurance vertical,...
Aon sets up a new office in Mumbai
Rishi Mehra, CEO, India and Head of Strategy, Human Capital, Asia Pacific, Aon Global re/insurance broker Aon plc announced that it is combining its three existing Mumbai offices into a single, modern corporate location at One Unity Centre in Lower Parel, Mumbai. The...
Aon appoints Nick Fraccalvieri as CEO of global facultative for its Reinsurance Solutions
In his new role, Fraccalvieri will be responsible for setting the strategic direction and driving the execution of Aon’s global facultative reinsurance strategy, with ceded facultative at the core of the proposition. He will also lead the development of new digital...
Ardonagh continues expansion in Asia, acquiers Hong Kong’s Risk Management Insurance Brokerage
Founded in 1996, RMIB has built a business in Hong Kong, advising clients across Employee Benefits,Property & Casualty, transport-related risks, and niche international programmes London:The Ardonagh Group, one of the world’s leading independent insurance...