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President Donald Trump The Environmental Protection Agency is set...
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...
US insurance broker stocks pummeled on AI disruption fear
Insurify’s app uses ChatGPT to compare auto insurance rates using details about the vehicle, the client’s credit history, driving record and other inputs. The company said the app launched on Feb. 3. US insurance broker stocks were pummeled Monday as the launch of an...
Aon and KNIAZHA VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP announce new $25M war-risk insurance facility with US’s IDFC
Greg Case, president and CEO of Aon The facility, which will provide reinsurance coverage from DFC on a portfolio of war risk insurance policies up to $100 million, will enable KNIAZHA VIG to deliver comprehensive, innovative war-risk insurance solutions to SMEs and...
Public-private insurance programmes must boost risk reduction to keep disasters insurable:Geneva Association
Jad Ariss, managing director of the Geneva Association, said, “Public-private insurance programmes can’t just be passive shock absorbers that pay out after disaster strikes. To remain viable in a world of escalating risks, they must become resilience engines –...
EU needs regulations to manage growing security risks posed by Chinese intelligent vehicles
Intelligent cars, typically electric or hybrid vehicles, allow for expansive data to be collected including geospatial and personal data, Warsaw-based Center for Eastern Studies said. That leaves European countries vulnerable to cyberattack and exposed to the risk...
South Korean insurance majors eye Indian market
Samsung and Hyundai Marine & Fire are interested in potentially entering the non‑life insurance sector, the first source said, while Mirae Asset Financial Group is focusing on life insurance. Mumbai:After Korean Re, South Korean firms Samsung Fire & Marine...
Dubai launches driverless taxi service
The vehicle functions through an integrated system powered by artificial intelligence, advanced sensing technologies, and autonomous decision-making systems. The system ensures safe and seamless mobility within a real urban environment and on roads open to live...
Insurance rates in India, Middle East and Africa decline in Q42025: Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index
Property rates in India experienced decreases between 15% to 25%.Catastrophe-exposed and high-hazard sectors (chemical, food, waste, recycling) faced declines of up to 20% in India; insureds in other regions generally saw declines of 10% to 15%.Cyber insurance rates...
EU body’s advice on toxin limit in baby formula prompts more recalls
Cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting, has been detected in ingredients from a Chinese factory supplying major formula makers including Nestle, Danone and Lactalis.The contamination triggered infant formula recalls in dozens of countries and heightened...
UN nuclear watchdog discusses risks to Ukraine’s nuclear safety after relentless Russian strikes
Although nuclear power plants produce energy themselves, they rely on an uninterrupted supply of external power from electrical substations to ensure reactor cooling. In the event of a sudden loss of power, emergency diesel generators are available. But if those fail,...
Dutch regulator to probe Roblox over risks to minors
The regulator said it will assess whether Roblox is taking adequate measures to protect minors, referring to the EU’s Digital Services Act, which requires platforms to take appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure safety for minors using their services. The...