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Aon launches dedicated unit to drive climate analytics and advisory into multiple sectors
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Tokio Marine scouts for Asia, U.S. deals with $9 billion war chest
“We are always considering strategic options in countries like India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines,” Tsuyoshi Nagano, Chief Executive,Tokio Marine Holdings Inc said adding the insurer was now looking to double Asia’s contribution to its overseas profits.
Protecting the Planet from Asteroids, Comets
NASA’s planetary defense officer, Lindley Johnson, said scientists have found 95 percent of all these near-Earth objects measuring one kilometer (two-thirds of a mile) or bigger. But the hunt is still on for the remaining 5 percent and smaller rocks that could still inflict big damage
Brexit Bill Becomes Law, Allowing UK To Leave The EU
The bill transfers decades of European law onto British statute books in a bid to avoid any legal disruption.
Asia accounts for 50% of global populace but only constitutes 30% of world GDP
Nicolas Stern, Former Chief Economist, World Bank explained that, sustainable infrastructure is crucial and lies at the core of inclusive growth, the sustainable development goals and climate change
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AIIB to invest $200 mn into NIIF Fund of Funds for Infra Projects in India
“Today the AIIB board is approving a project… They are investing $100 now and $100 million in the time to come. The $200-million will flow into the NIIF (National Investment & Infrastructure Fund) that we have set up,” SC Garg,Economic affairs secretary told reporters on the eve of the AIIB’s two-day annual summit being held in Mumbai
Surgery, not pharma, is biggest healthcare cost worry in US: Gawande
The choice of Gawande, announced on Wednesday, to lead the new venture reflects plans to focus on the entire healthcare system, rather than just looking to curb prescription drug costs, as some investors had first thought.
Toyota’s $1B Investment in Ride-Hailer Grab Opens Door to Data-Driven Insurance
The Japanese automaker said it aims to install its TransLog driving recorder devices into Grab’s fleet of lease cars to access the data on driving patterns that will be crucial to its push into the nascent mobility-as-a-service industry
Hackers Steal $32M from S. Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange Bithumb
The Bithumb theft highlights the security risks and the weak regulation of global cryptocurrency markets. Global policymakers have warned investors to be cautious in trading the digital currency given the lack of broad regulatory oversight
Young Consumers Willing to Let Insurers Spy on Digital Data – If It Cuts Premiums
The report also says that insurance providers could do a lot more to improve their existing processes (from start to finish) to make them more efficient and customer centric. Nearly half (46%) of consumers believe that applying for an insurance policy should take no longer than an hour, and 56% said renewing an insurance policy should not take no more than an hour either.
MHP, KUKA and Munich Re develop SmartFactory as a Servisolutions for future of manufacturing
SmartFactory as a Service will shorten new products’ time to market by up to 30 per cent thus significantly improving one of the most decisive competitive factors for manufacturers. Teamwork in the partnership and the combination of complementary expertise is essential in achieving this.