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Swiss Re open to inorganic opportunities,says CEO Berger
“We are open to inorganic opportunities,” Swiss Re CEO Andreas...
GST Cut Impact: General insurance industry premium surges 25% to Rs 26,900 crore in Nov
``Strong rebound in automobile sales and improving consumer...
IFRS 17: Successful Strategies
It is important to note that IFRS 17 or Ind AS 117 do not alter the fundamentals of business. Good underwriting, expense efficiencies, good risk management and customer satisfaction will remain the core of business. The expected aim of the standard is to bring in more...
Cyber Insurance: Heightened Indian Risk
Cyber insurance premium costs have increased by over 50% over the past year. Several factors have contributed to the considerable increase in cyber insurance premium in India. This include the surge, sophistication and severity of cyber-attacks that have significantly...
ACKO launches insurance for removable batteries in 2- wheeler EVs
ACKO has introduced Extended Battery Warranty plan tailored specifically for removable batteries for Electric Vehicles (EVs). The plan is available with the VIDA V1, the first EV launched under the emerging mobility brand VIDA, from Hero MotoCorp. The plan covers the...
IRDAI again bans Malaysian broker Confinance from Indian market for 2 yrs in Tata AIG’s Rs 300 cr fraudulent crop deal
The action of Malaysian re/insurance broker Confinance in reinsurance transaction caused inconvenience to TATA-AIG in India which could have potential loss to the insurer and to policyholders. It is considered view that the action of Confinance is deliberate and...
US imposes sanctions on Russia’s leading tanker group Sovcomflot – Treasury Dept website
The Treasury Department also sanctioned 14 crude oil tankers identified as being linked to the company, Treasury said in a statement. The company had already been sanctioned by Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK, and faced European Union restrictions. The US...
Zurich Insurance to buy 70% stake in Kotak General insurance upfront in amended deal
Under the original deal, announced in November last year, Zurich was to buy a 51% stake in the Kotak unit for Rs 40.51 billion and an additional 19% holding within three years of the first purchase Bengaluru/Mumbai: Zurich Insurance Group will buy a 70% stake in Kotak...
IRDAI retains Obligatory Cession to GIC Re at 4% for FY25
The IRDAI, after consultation with the Advisory Committee, and with the previous approval of the Central Government has taken the decision that the percentage cession of the sum insured on each general insurance policy to be reinsured with the Indian Re-insurer (GIC...
Govt shortlists 4 candidates for selecting IRDAI’s Member, Distribution
Out of many applicants, who had applied for the job, the Ministry of Finance, has shortlisted the names of Satyajit Tripathy, CMD, United India Insurance, Randip Singh Jagpal, executive director, IRDAI, LK Shyamsunder, zonal manager, South Central Zone, Life Insurance...
ICICI Lombard appoints Priya Deshmukh as Head – Health Products, Operations & Services
ICICI Lombard General Insurance has announced the appointment of Priya Deshmukh as Head of its Health Products, Operations & Services. She has 27 years of experience and was chief operating officer at Manipal Cigna Health Insurance before joining ICICI Lombard. In...
Overseas Indian students can now avail US Dollar health plan from HDFC Life International
HDFC Life International, based in GIFT IFSC, has launched a comprehensive US Dollar Student Health Insurance Plan, under the plan name ‘Global Student Health Care’. The plan is designed for students who are presently pursuing higher education abroad. It offers...