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Miller expands reinsurance offering into MENA through acquisition of Shields
James Hands, CEO, Miller, said, “Miller has worked with clients in...
US and Israel launch military attack against Iran, could last days
The attack pushes the Middle East into a renewed military...
Fast descent warning triggered on Delta jet that went belly-up on landing in Toronto
The plane hit the runway at a 50% greater descent velocity than the rate its landing gear was designed to absorb, according to a preliminary report from the TSB, an independent transportation safety agency A safety warning system went off in a Delta Air Lines regional...
MoF shortlists 5 GMs for selection of OIC CMD
The five names are Rekha Solanki, GM, OICL, Anjana Saxena, National Ijsurance Company, Chandra Aiyyar, GM, NIA, Sanjay Joshi, GM, UII, Sachindra Salvi, MD & CEO, GIC Housing Finance. New Delhi: The Ministry of Finance(Mof) has shortlisted...
Heathrow Airport fire has significant but manageable financial and operational implications
The cost of the impact could total around 20 million pounds ($26 million) a day, said Paul Charles, a travel consultant, with no guarantee that Heathrow will reopen on Saturday given the vulnerability of the airport’s power supply For travel insurers, “this...
Bajaj Finserv shares slip over 4 pc in 6 months amid insurance deal
Bajaj Finserv will spend Rs 13,780 crore to acquire the general insurance business and Rs 10,400 crore for the life insurance arm Mumbai: Shares of Bajaj Finserv continued to decline on Friday by falling 0.53 per cent during intra-day trade to Rs 1,842 on the National...
MS Amlin binds landmark Ukraine reinsurance facility
Under the scheme, MS Amlin has committed EUR 80 million in reinsurance capacity - rising to EUR 110 million - over five years to support war risk policies underwritten by three Ukrainian insurers: INGO, Colonnade, and UNIQA. The facility is backed by an EBRD...
Regulatory breaches emerge as top risk for Asian Boards, Willis & Clyde & Co survey
While the risk of data loss and cyber-attacks remains among the top three concerns in Asia, health and safety risks have dropped three places from being the top concern in 2024 to fourth on the list this year. A notable exclusion from the top risks is climate change,...
Huge fire closes UK’s Heathrow Airport, global flight schedules disrupted
"To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March," Heathrow Airport said in a post on X, adding that passengers were advised not to travel to the airport. According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, at...
Germany’s Munich Re to buy $2.6 billion Next Insurance
Ergo, the primary insurance business of reinsurer Munich Re, will become the sole owner of Next, which is focused on insuring U.S. small businesses FRANKFURT: Munich Re is buying the 71% of Next Insurance that it doesn't already own, strengthening its foothold in the...
Universal Sompo launches vision insurance plan
Universal Sompo General Insurance on Thursday launched a vision insurance plan under its Group Health Insurance product. The wellness benefits under the Vision Insurance Plan are powered by VisionSure, which integrates technology with various service providers to...
Allianz and Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Financial may have reached initial deal for 2 Indian insurance JVs
The move comes as the German insurer agreed earlier this week to sell its stake in joint ventures with Bajaj Finserv Ltd. Both Jio and Allianz are in the process of finalizing the ownership structure, said the people who asked not to be identified as the matter is...