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Wage negotiations for all PSU general insurers to begin soon
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India launches global initiative for clean energy innovation
India among 23 governments collectively launched bold new plans to catalyze action and spearheaded a decade of innovation to drive global investment in clean energy research, development and demonstrations.
The goal is to make clean energy affordable, attractive and accessible for all this decade, to accelerate action towards the Paris Agreement and net zero pathways.
HDFC ERGO partners with Visa to provide specialised covers for business cardholders
Ankur Bahorey, president – Bancassurance Business, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company said, “Traditionally SME owners have given limited attention to business risk management, which often makes them vulnerable towards several factors such as theft or Act of God, unforeseen health conditions, loss of income due to reasons beyond their control etc. They also need to consider employee benefits, assets & liability management and; most important; family protection.”
Tencent-owned startup reinsurer FuSure receives license for Hong Kong operation
With an initial capitalisation of HKD 1 billion (approximately USD 129 million), the company is 85.01% owned by Tencent Holdings Limited (Tencent), a technology conglomerate listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and 14.99% owned by Grand Azure Limited, a privately owned investment company.
Willis Towers Watson launches new Sports and Entertainment Industry Group
Ian Tomlin, Head of Accident & Health, Willis Towers Watson commented, “We are excited to launch the Sports & Entertainment industry group, which will align a breadth of expertise across the network to offer the sector a new comprehensive, global approach to risk management. We are delighted to be working across the global sports industry as well as supporting event organisers and production companies in partnership with the Willis Towers Watson Leisure and Hospitality Practice.”
Scott Sayce appointed Global Head of Cyber at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
In 2020, AGCS generated more than EUR 100 million gross premium written with cyber insurance solutions globally. In March 2021, AGCS announced a partnership with Google Cloud and Munich Re offering a unique cyber risk management solution for cloud customers.
7 EU nations start issuing Covid certs
Travellers can move freely if at least one of these three criteria is met. Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Croatia and Poland made the certificates available. The system would be used in all 27 EU countries as of July 1. NYT
India may grant indemnity to Pfizer and Moderna for launching their Covid-19 vaccines
In another key waiver, the drug regulator has done away with the requirement of India-specific trials for foreign vaccines approved by specific countries and WHO for emergency use.
No recovery in global jobs market from pandemic until at least 2023: ILO
Women, young people and the 2 billion people working in informal sectors have been hardest hit, with 108 million more workers worldwide now categorized as poor or extremely poor compared to 2019, it said.
Israel finds probable link between Pfizer Covid shot and heart inflammation
Most of the cases occurred in young men, especially those between 16 and 19 years old. In most cases, patients were hospitalized for four days or less, and in 95% of the cases were classified as mild, the ministry said.
By July or early August, will have enough COVID-19 vaccine to inoculate 1 cr people a day: Centre
“Mixing of vaccine is not the protocol yet, same vaccines (Covishield and Covaxin) are to be administered for both doses. Stick to the SOP. There’s international research underway on the mixing of vaccines as the possibility of a positive effect is also plausible but a harmful reaction cannot be ruled out either. It is an unresolved scientific question, science will settle it,” said NITI Aayog’s V K Paul at the press briefing.