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Jamaica’s insured losses from Hurricane Melissa likely to fall on reinsurers:AM Best
In its Best’s Commentary, “Jamaica's Insured Losses From Hurricane...
Starr to acquire IQUW group, set to become ninth-largest agency operating at Lloyd’s
Outside of the Lloyd’s market, Starr writes commercial non-life...
Red Sea route accounts for 50% India’s exports, 30% of imports: Report
The Shanghai Northern Europe container freight rates have risen by over 300 per cent to USD 6,000-7,000/TEU) since November 2023 The impact of the ongoing crisis around the Red Sea shipping route, which accounts for 50 per cent of the country's exports and 30 per cent...
“Actors falling ill, sets collapsing…”: Subhash Ghai on what made him introduce insurance policy in Bollywood
Subhash Ghai "They(bank) provided banking facilities on our name and introduced insurance policies called Mukta Cine(Cine Mukta) policy. It's not just about Mukta policy; it signifies a positive change in the industry." Mumbai: Subhash Ghai, the visionary behind...
Exports from Kolkata port may be hit due to soaring freight rate rice ban geopolitical turmoil
"Freight costs have soared to USD 400-500 per 20ft container and USD 600-700 for 40ft container shipments to the UK," Debojyoti Basu, vice-president of the Calcutta Customs House Agents' Association Kolkata: Exports from Kolkata port, a gateway to eastern India, are...
Oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Aden after missile attack by Houthis
THe US Central Command said its forces had conducted a strike at 3:45 local time on Saturday "against a Houthi anti-ship missile aimed into the Red Sea and which was prepared to launch". They "destroyed the missile in self-defence," CentCom said London: An oil tanker...
New UN database to help countries tap climate ‘loss and damage’ fund
Given the limitations of current databases, UNDRR is collaborating with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Development Programme to create a new global "disaster losses and damages" tracking system. It will replace the existing UNDRR...
ANALYSIS-Too hot to party? Extreme temperatures threaten live music shows
Crowd safety experts and outdoor event organizers are exploring ways to protect performers and fans from the growing threat of extreme weather, after global warming neared an internationally agreed limit of 1.5 degrees Celsius last year By Diana Baptista MEXICO CITY:...
MS Amlin completes world-first Singapore ILS renewal
Will Ho, CEO, MS Amlin Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, said: “ We are also exploring other Singapore-based risk transfer solutions to support global investors, increase insurance capacity in Asia, and help close the region’s insurance protection gap” SINGAPORE: MS Amlin, the...
Reinsurers’ underwriting margins to peak in 2024,says Fitch
Fitch also forecasts an improvement in underlying profitability for the global reinsurance sector in 2024 on continued strong underwriting margins and rising investment income, and is maintaining its improving fundamental sector outlook Frankfurt /Chicago: Reinsurers’...
Bima Manthan: IRDAI to include state insurance plans in revised rural and social obligation for the industry
The mission of achieving maximum insurance inclusion received further impetus through deliberations on the progress of the industry under the State Insurance Plan, said the IRDAI on Thursday The broader discussions ventured into crucial areas, such as availability of...
Arbitration Clause valid only for commercial segments and not for retail insurance, says IRDAI
Accordingly, the IRDAI, in a recent circular, has asked the general insurers to state in the policy documents for commercial lines of business that “The parties to the contract may mutually agree and enter into a separate Arbitration Agreement to settle any and all...