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Tribunal awards Rs 33.77 lakh compensation to kin of man killed in accident
The MSRTC contested the claim, arguing that Pal was riding rashly...
UII challenges NCDRC’s order in SC on settling Rajasthan Royals’s Rs 82 lakh due to S. Sreesanth’s injury
UII had rejected the claims saying Sreesanth had a pre-existing...
Aon appoints Bonjay Koo as Enterprise Client Leader for South Korea
Aon plc today has appointed Bonjay Koo as Enterprise Client Leader, Asia Pacific in South Korea effective September 1. In this strategic role, Koo will be responsible for the delivery of integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital solutions to Aon’s enterprise and large...
Ajay Seth takes over as new IRDAI chairman
Ajay Seth, chairman, IRDAI Analysts expect Seth to hit the ground running with a massive growth agenda and Insurance for all by 2047, for the Indian insurance sector that generated over Rs 11 trillion premium in FY 25. Hyderabad: Former finance secretary Ajay Seth,...
India’s push for ethanol-mixed fuel sparks driver backlash, leaves carmakers scrambling
When asked about issues on warranty and insurance due to usage of E20 fuel on non-E20 vehicles, SIAM Executive Director PK Banerjee said, "The E20 fuel-related insurance and warranty, any claim, whoever is spreading is misplaced. There will be honouring of the...
At least 320 dead in Himachal floods, losses over Rs 3,000 crore
The state has suffered losses of over Rs 3,040 crore due to 91 flash floods, 45 cloudbursts and 93 major landslides it has witnessed during the ongoing monsoon season, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) data showed. Shimla: Five houses were damaged as...
Global reinsurance results very strong in 1H25, Revenue growth is slowing: Fitch
Fitch expects competition to intensify as supply outpaces demand, with further price softening and slight loosening of terms and conditions at the upcoming renewals, although underwriting discipline should persist. Chicago/Paris/London: Global reinsurers’...
AHPI withdraws suspension of cashless hospitalisation notice served on Bajaj Allianz
Commenting on the issue, APHI Director General Girdhar Gyani said, "We urge all the insurers to work in partnership with hospitals and restore cashless services, as the disruption is placing an unfair financial and emotional burden on patients. They also need to...
Sompo to acquire Aspen for $3.5 Billion
James Shea, CEO of Sompo P&C, said “Strategic acquisitions have been a key part of our growth plan to build a robust and diversified global P&C platform, and Aspen represents an excellent opportunity at the right time in the market cycle. We look forward to...
Liberty Mutual Reinsurance and Safehub launch parametric earthquake insurance solution
ShakeNet Parametric reduces basis risk for parametric re/insurance policies, better aligning payout with actual losses. The scalable nature of Safehub’s technology allows for rapid and dense deployment of sensors, enabling risk transfer solutions even in regions with...
J-K: Five killed, 14 injured as landslide hits Mata Vaishno Devi route
The hill state of Himachal Pradesh, already reeling under the devastation caused by multiple landslides and flash floods, saw shops being washed away, buildings collapsing, and highways cut off. A total of 680 roads were closed in the state, with Mandi and Kullu...
PSU general insurance industry unions stick to 17% wage hike demand
``In today's meeting with GIPSA through virtual mode, the Associations were offered an improved loading factor of 14 per cent. While thanking the management for their efforts to come out with enhanced offer but reiterated our demand for parity with LIC in pay scales....