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AI driving direct shifts in global insurance industry, says Swiss Re
Global insurance premiums are set to grow by 2.3% in real terms in...
Everest Grp appoints Gary Haase as EVP&CEO of Legacy operation
Everest Group, announced the appointment of Gary Haase as Executive...
Bagi’s net profit records a 40% jump to Rs 468 crore in Q2
Tapan Singhel, MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance With an underwriting profit of Rs 37 crore, Bajaj Allianz has reported a healthy combined ratio of 95.3% for Q2 FY 23-24 Pune: Bajaj Allianz General Insurance(Bagi) reported a net profit of Rs 468 crore with...
Irdai sets up panel to simplify wording of insurance polices
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) said policyholders often find it difficult to comprehend the terms and conditions in insurance policy contracts because of the complexity of the language used New Delhi: Regulator Irdai on Thursday...
Kaspersky cautions against malware StripedFly, says it affected over million people globally
''Threat actors' ability to adapt and evolve is a constant challenge, which is why it's so important for us as researchers to continue to dedicate our efforts to uncovering and disseminating sophisticated cyber threats and for customers not to forget about...
World’s ghost fleet in focus over US Russian price cap crackdown
One tier relies on vessels known as the ghost fleet that are past their traditional lifespans, meaning they are at greater risk of leaks and spills. The other tier comprises mainstream vessels that use Western services for legal oil shipments, including from Russia...
Detection and response tools increasingly important as cyber claims surge: Allianz
Cyber breaches that are not detected and contained early can be as much as 1,000 times more expensive than those that are, the report highlights, with Allianz Commercial analysis showing that early detection and response can stop a €20,000 loss turning into a €20mn...
Reinsurers stick to rule book, to pay only upto Rs 500 crore as claims for Rs 12,000 cr Teesta Hydro power project
“For Sikkim event, loss assessment is underway. We do not expect it to be a major event based on initial information available,” said Hitesh Joshi, general manger, GIC Re to Asia Insurance Post ``Our hands are tight, We will go by the rule book and the...
Munich Re lifts target as lower-than-expected claims fuel profit
Chief Executive Officer Joachim Wenning is in the midst of a five-year strategic plan that calls for earnings per share to increase at least 5% per year on average. He has shown willingness to discontinue businesses that no longer meet expectations in terms of prices...
Mind the Gap: Insuring India’s Missing Middle
Alpesh Shah, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group, Swayamjit Mishra, Partner, BCG, Aarav Shah, student, Bombay Scottish School As India, with current under-penetration and scale as the most populous nation in the world, begins its journey to...
Insurtech Zopper bags Bima Vahak deal, to develop tech platform for selling Bima Vistaar to masses
Zopper has been awarded the project by the Indian insurers, represented by both the councils- General Insurance Council and Life Insurance Council, to create a comprehensive technology platform that can be used by the industry to enroll agents, mainly women, in...
Aviation war insurers cancel some cover for Israel, Lebanon
“Insurers want regular updates – each airline has a different risk profile and therefore different risk mitigation strategies,” said a spokesperson for U.K. insurance buyers’ association Airmic's aviation group Aviation war insurers have given notice to cancel cover...