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Countries scramble to track virus-affected cruise passengers
In total, five people are confirmed to have contracted the virus,...
FM launches new insurance policy for manufacturers
“FM Essential brings together engineering insight, data analytics...
BMW recalls hundreds of thousands of cars due to a potential fire hazard
BMW said that product inspections and customer complaints revealed that the starter motor in the identified vehicles could be defective, with an increase in wear and tear in the magnetic switch after a high number of starts, making it potentially harder or impossible...
Aon appoints Joe Peiser as CEO of Risk Capital
Peiser's appointment reflects Aon's broader strategy to strengthen how the firm helps clients navigate increasing volatility by connecting risk with the most efficient forms of capital. DUBLIN: Aon plc, second largest international re/insurance broker today announced...
South Korea crypto exchange Bithumb says system flaws led to $40 billion error
The country’s second-largest virtual asset exchange said it accidentally gave away about 620,000 bitcoins to customers during a promotional event, instead of 620,000 won ($426), triggering a 17% slump in bitcoin’s price. South Korea’s Bithumb said on Wednesday that...
Singapore’s 4 telecom companies targeted by cyber espionage group
Google-owned cyber security firm Mandiant has described UNC3886 as a “China-nexus espionage group” that has attacked defense, technology and telecommunications organizations in the United States and Asia. Singapore:Singapore’s four telecom companies, Singtel, StarHub,...
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...