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LA wildfire losses can touch $164 billion, report says
Insured losses are estimated at $75 billion.The disaster will...
Long Covid costing nations billions, lost productivity and health
Approximately 400 million people have been affected by long Covid...
Insured losses to onshore property for Hurricane Ian to range from $ 42 billion to $ 57 billion: Verisk
Wind damage of USD 38 to 51 billion comprises the majority of the loss estimate Storm surge (excluding losses from the NFIP) account for USD 3 to 5.5 billion of the loss estimate, and inland flood less than USD 1 billion Boston: Verisk estimates that insured losses to...
Cholera outbreaks surging worldwide, fatality rates rising – WHO
The average fatality rate so far this year has almost tripled compared with the five-year average and is currently around 3% in Africa, he added. While most of those affected will have mild or no symptoms, cholera can kill within hours if untreated. Cholera cases have...
Florida (Re)insurers to withstand Hurricane Ian, Specialists at risk, says Fitch
Florida is expected to have substantial economic and insured losses from hurricane Ian from heavy rainfall, storm surge and flooding. Based on our initial analysis, insured losses could range from $25 billion-$40 billion for Florida, which could increase depending on...
By 2030, 1.4 billion people will be at least 60 years old: UN
Secretary-General António Guterres reminded that this pledge is enshrined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adding that lifelong learning, strong social protection, accessible quality long-term healthcare, bridging the digital divide, intergenerational...
Australian police seek to protect 10,000 customers after Optus hack
Under Australian law, official documents are assigned point scores that can be used for identity verification purposes to clear sensitive transactions, which typically demand at least 100 identification points. The stolen data included passport numbers, which are...
Death toll in Florida uncertain as Ian takes aim at Carolinas
The storm transformed Florida's southwestern shoreline, dotted with sandy beaches, coastal towns and mobile home parks, into a disaster zone as Ian swept seawater into waterfront homes. Ian, one of the strongest storms ever to hit the U.S. mainland, flooded Gulf Coast...
Gallagher Re makes strategic appointments to further enhance service capability in Asia Pacific
Mark Morley, Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific, commented: “As we continue to invest in the depth and capability of our offering across Asia Pacific, appointments such as these ensure that Gallagher Re is positioned to serve the evolving requirements of our...
One of strongest storms Hurricane Ian to make landfall in Florida
Samantha Montano, an assistant professor of emergency management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, said the powerful winds may not do the worst damage. “Certainly, the wind threat is significant with this storm,” said Montano. “But I think it’s definitely from the...
Google will notify you if your personal info appears in Search
"Early next year, you'll also be able to opt into alerts if new results appear with personally identifying information, so you can quickly request their removal from Google Search," said the tech giant. Apart from the new tool, the removal requests can also be done...
Time to address mental health issues in the workplace, UN agencies urge
Bullying and psychological violence, also known as “mobbing,” is a key complaint of workplace harassment that has a negative impact on mental health. However, discussing or disclosing mental health remains a taboo in work settings globally With an estimated 12 billion...