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Festive demand, better production lead to highest-ever November PV wholesales
''It is the highest-ever November wholesale figure for the...
Govt has no plans to table `The Insurance Bill, 2023 during Winter Session of Parliament
``By all means, the fate of the `The Insurance Bill, 2023’ is...
Trump administration to propose rolling back protections for big tech
Trump wants to “remove or change” a provision of a law known as Section 230. Under the 1996 Communications Decency Act, Section 230 does not generally hold platforms responsible for what their users post and allows them to moderate the content of their sites as they see fit.The Justice Department plans to make a legislative proposal that Congress would have to pass, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the proposal.
S&P affirms SCOR’s ‘AA-’ rating with ‘stable outlook’, recognises group’s ability to absorb COVID-19 pandemic shock
Denis Kessler, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of SCOR, commented “We welcome Standard & Poor’s decision to affirm SCOR’s Financial Ratings. This decision demonstrates the Group’s ability to offer its clients an optimum level of security and the resilience of its business model, particularly in the current pandemic crisis. It also clearly reinforces the relevance of our strategy as a global Tier one reinsurer”.
Lloyd’s of London to pay for its ‘shameful’ sins in Atlantic slave trade
“We are sorry for the role played by Lloyd’s market in the 18th and 19th Century slave trade – an appalling and shameful period of English history, as well as our own,” Lloyd’s said.
“Our strategy is to increase footprint in the developed economies while maintaining and growing market share in our part of the world”
In an exclsusive interview with Asia Insurance Post,Reena Bhatnagar,General Manager and Joint Charge of CMD, GIC Re, speaks about listed reinsurer’s strategies to expand its global foot print and to make the listed company a tech-savvy and profitable entity
“India will be the 2nd largest infra investment market,to account for 8% of all emerging market spend”
•The sigma estimates a total premium opportunity of more than USD 50 billion over the next 10 years,based on projected levels of investment across the largest seven emerging markets (Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Russia, and Thailand).
• There will be strong growth in investment in renewable energy, smart and resilient infrastructure
• Infrastructure in emerging markets represents an annual USD 920 billion investment opportunity for institutional investors,including insurers
• Infrastructure-related insurance premiums to exceed USD 50 billion over 10 years, mostly from engineering, property and energy
U.S.based RIMS and Prudent Insurance Brokers collaborate to support India’s risk management community
“For organizations to remain resilient, they must be proactive and ready to adapt to rapid changes in our business and social environments,For risk professionals, education and knowledge sharing are critical components of strong risk programs and decision-making. RIMS is proud to continue to support India’s growing risk management community and, with PIBL, deliver a wide-range of learning experiences”, ” said RIMS CEO Mary Roth. .
US expects insurers to cover COVID vaccine without copays
Health insurers cover vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. They’re considered a preventive service, and the Affordable Care Act requires insurers cover them at no charge to patients. A range of screening tests, immunizations and birth control for women are already covered under the Obama-era Affordable Care Act. However, the Trump administration is pressing the courts to overturn Obamacare as unconstitutional.
ICICI Lombard unveils new benefits for Covid-19 policy holders
Mumbai: ICICI Lombard General Insurance, the largest private sector non-life insurance company in the country, has rolled out a host of offerings for its health indemnity customers, in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The additional benefits and...
Indian general insurance business to stagnate in 2020 due to COVID-19:GlobalData
Decline in key sectors such as auto, manufacturing and construction is expected to heavily impact insurance industry as they account for more than 47 per cent of general insurance premiums in 2019.
Motor industry is facing severe slowdown due to supply chain disruptions, stalled production and low demand. In April 2020, automobile manufacturers registered zero sales due to the lockdown. Sales have picked up marginally in May after the lockdown restrictions were eased by the government; but are well below the pre-COVID levels.
HDFC ERGO launches first-ever on-demand ‘Pay As You Fly’ insurance for drones
“Today, drones are becoming more and more popular in events and other outdoor commercial activities, which require skilled professionals to operate them. But, mistakes in operating and equipment failure may cause damage to third parties. Considering this we are launching this cover under our aviation insurance, which is a first in the industry, to safeguard drone owners and pilots from any third-party liability while flying a drone commercially.”Ritesh Kumar, MD & CEO, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company