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IRDAI retains obligatory at 4% for GIC Re in FY26-27
The government has notified the move, on Friday, saying that the...
Iran says Hormuz ‘completely open’ for duration of ceasefire,Shipping companies remain cautiously
“In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all...
Economic growth strongest, most sustainable form of financial inclusion: CEA
V Anantha Nageswaran,Chief Economic Adviser He also emphasised that mainstream banks must actively absorb the new proven borrowers, such as PM SVANidhi beneficiaries, into their core portfolios, offering regular loans, insurance, and working capital lines, not just as...
Natural Disasters in 2025: Alarming rise in floods, severe convective storms and wildfires
Tobias Grimm, Munich Re’s Chief Climatologist: “A warming world makes extreme weather disasters more likely. Given that 2025 was another very warm year, the past 12 years have been the warmest on record. The warning signs persist. Indeed, under the prevailing...
Narayana Murthy backed general insurer Acko plans $350 million IPO
The IPO, which may include a mix of primary shares and secondary sales by existing investors, is likely to be launched in the second half of the year, sources said Mumbai: Narayana Murthy and Amazon backed digital general insurer Acko Technology & Services Pvt....
Bobby Swarup’s Niyam Grp receives Lloyd’s in-principle to establish Syndicate 2047, to focus on India and other high growth Asian and African markets
Bobby Swarup, Founder and CEO of Niyam Group, said “I am grateful to Lloyd’s, our investor J.C. Flowers & Co. and their adviser Macquarie Capital, and to our partners, Guy Carpenter and PoloWorks, for their belief in Niyam and its purpose. This marks the beginning...
Natural disasters cause US$224bn global damage in 2025, insured losses at US$ 108bn, says Munich Re
In the Asia-Pacific region, natural disasters resulted in overall losses amounting to roughly US$ 73bn; this is above the 10-year average of US$ 66bn. Only US$ 9bn was insured. In many lower-income countries, insurance penetration remains below 5% Munich: Natural...
Tamil Nadu pays Rs 1237.80 cr of premium to UII for renewing state’s health insurance scheme in 2026-27
The scheme provides cashless hospitalization for specific ailments/procedures up to ₹5,00,000 per family per year on a floater basis and from January 2022 to 2027, the scheme is being implemented through UII. Chennai:The Govt of Tamilnadu on Monday has renewed their...
Nexus acquires medical tourism specialist Sure Insurance Services
The business will become part of Millstream Underwriting, which has been owned by Nexus since 2015 London: Nexus Underwriting (Nexus), announced today that it has acquired Sure Insurance Services (Sure), a leading provider of specialist solutions for the medical...
Willis makes new leadership appointments in Asia
These changes and new leadership roles recognise the significant opportunities and increasing complexities companies face within the Natural Resources and Construction industries in Asia Singapore: Willis, a WTW business, today announced new appointments to its...
Russian-bound tanker hit by drone in Black Sea, maritime sources Say
In late November, shipping insurance rates rose after Ukrainian naval drones hit two Russia-bound tankers in the Black Sea, incidents that prompted Moscow to threaten retaliation and Ankara to urge calm. Another vessel, Russian-flagged, said in early December that it...
AXA assesses losses from deadly fire in Swiss mountain resort of Crans-Montana killing 40
French insurer AXA SA said that it has provided liability insurance to Crans-Montana and a business liability insurance for “Le Constellation.” Both policies are “standard products” and the sum insured is limited, AXA’s Swiss unit said in a statement With flags...