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US rules out renewal of exemption from sanctions on Russian Iranian oil
On March 5, the US issued a 30-day sanctions waiver to India,...
Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says
Hundreds of tankers and other ships and 20,000 seafarers have been...
OAK Global launches dedicated retro Syndicate at Lloyd’s
The newly formed syndicate has received in principle approval to assume business incepting 1st January 2026, targeting approximately $75 million GWP in its first year London: OAK Global today announces that it will be launching a new strategic business unit, OAK...
Global reinsurance dedicated capital increases 5% to $805 billion in H12025: Gallagher Re
Gallagher Re estimated that the private insurance market and public insurance entities covered at least USD84B38 in losses from natural perils in 2025 HY, increasing from USD61B39 as originally reported for 2024 HY. This represents the costliest H1 for the industry...
Global reinsurance sector to experience moderate deterioration in 2026:Fitch
Abundant capacity and rising competition across most property lines will gradually erode prices, while rising claims costs, notably from more frequent and severe catastrophe losses and persistent social inflation, will pressure underwriting margins, in our base case,...
$152 Billion and Rising: Insurance industry facing growing average annual losses from natural catastrophes
The 2025 Global Modeled Catastrophe Losses Report notes a $32 billion increase in non-crop global modeled insured AAL over 2024, which reflects the upward trend in catastrophe losses experienced on a global scale. Over the past five years, insured losses have averaged...
Tribunal awards Rs 33.77 lakh compensation to kin of man killed in accident
The MSRTC contested the claim, arguing that Pal was riding rashly and attempted to overtake the bus from the left, causing the accident. However, the tribunal found no supporting evidence for this version. Thane: The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has...
UII challenges NCDRC’s order in SC on settling Rajasthan Royals’s Rs 82 lakh due to Sreesanth’s injury
UII had rejected the claims saying Sreesanth had a pre-existing toe injury which was not disclosed by Rajasthan Royals New Delhi: State owned United India Insurance has appealed to the Supreme Court challenging an order of the National Consumer Disputes...
Aon appoints Bonjay Koo as Enterprise Client Leader for South Korea
Aon plc today has appointed Bonjay Koo as Enterprise Client Leader, Asia Pacific in South Korea effective September 1. In this strategic role, Koo will be responsible for the delivery of integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital solutions to Aon’s enterprise and large...
Ajay Seth takes over as new IRDAI chairman
Ajay Seth, chairman, IRDAI Analysts expect Seth to hit the ground running with a massive growth agenda and Insurance for all by 2047, for the Indian insurance sector that generated over Rs 11 trillion premium in FY 25. Hyderabad: Former finance secretary Ajay Seth,...
India’s push for ethanol-mixed fuel sparks driver backlash, leaves carmakers scrambling
When asked about issues on warranty and insurance due to usage of E20 fuel on non-E20 vehicles, SIAM Executive Director PK Banerjee said, "The E20 fuel-related insurance and warranty, any claim, whoever is spreading is misplaced. There will be honouring of the...
At least 320 dead in Himachal floods, losses over Rs 3,000 crore
The state has suffered losses of over Rs 3,040 crore due to 91 flash floods, 45 cloudbursts and 93 major landslides it has witnessed during the ongoing monsoon season, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) data showed. Shimla: Five houses were damaged as...