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Willis launches integrated risk and insurance solution for carbon capture
Charlotte Watts, Head of Energy and Mining in Asia, added, “Carbon...
IRDAI approves incorporation of Jio Allianz General Insurance
Jio Finance to invest an amount of Rs. 4.95 crores towards initial...
Giant oil tanker off Dubai hit by Iranian strike after Trump’s latest threats
The strike on the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi is the latest attack on merchant vessels by missiles or explosive air and sea drones in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON: Iran attacked and set ablaze a...
West Asia Crisis:Hormuz remains under Iran’s firm control
Until this war, one long-held assumption around Hormuz was that Iran would never attempt to close the strait, for fear of risking its own exports, a vital economic lifeline. In fact, ship-tracking data suggest that Tehran’s oil has continued to flow — almost entirely...
The April 1 Renewals: Changing Indian reinsurance market
While the momentum in India is toward expansion, the global environment remains highly volatile. This is no longer just a rate negotiation cycle; the market is balancing two forces that do not entirely align. What lies ahead is not a uniform market, but one that...
All insurance offices wil remain open on Mar31
The IRDAI has asked insurers to keep their branches open as per normal working hours on March 31, 2026.March 31 is a gazetted and public holiday in India owinng to Mahavir Jayanti.``The insurers may take note of the above and give adequate publicity to the special...
Indian re/insurers to impement Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) from April 1, can avail forbearance for 1-yr:IRDAI
To facilitate smooth transition, for insurers facing challenges in immediately shifting to Ind AS, a provision has been made to grant forbearance for one-year provided such a request will be be made on or before 30th April, 2026.. During the period of forbearance...
Indian Women Power: 3 in 4 homemakers(women) lack critical illness cover
A report by BajajCapital Insurance Broking highlights a powerful economic reality of Indian women contributing an estimated ₹22.81 lakh crore in unpaid household work, equivalent to nearly 6.39% of India’s GDP yet a significant protection gap continues to persist...
Global insurance premiums from data centres expected to rise to $24.2 billion by 2030 from $10.6 billion, Swiss Re says
"They're not just buildings, they are highly integrated systems where you have power, cooling, hardware, and software that all depend on each other," said Swiss Re's Head of Engineering and Nuclear Jimmy Keime Fast growth in data centre construction is pushing up...
Ship insurers juggle war risks for perilous Gulf route
To price war risk premiums, underwriters are considering numerous factors such as the type, flag and owner of the vessel, as well as its size, speed and cargo London: Iranian forces' threat to ships in the crucial Strait of Hormuz has driven up payments for the...
Jio Fin Services expects to begin life, general insurance biz in 2026
``We hope to start insurance manufacturing in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, The company is working towards building the necessary teams for the insurance foray.'' Hitesh Sethia,chief executive and managing director said Mumbai:After commencing its reinsurance...
Advertisements on alcohol, tobacco, and accident insurance banned on trains and stations:Ashwini Vaishnaw
In case of any violation, an immediate corrective action will be taken, said Ashwini Vaishnaw,Union Minister for Railways New Delhi: Indian Railways has said advertisements on alcohol, tobacco and accident insurance that are objectionable in the eyes of law are...