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India,Middle East,and Africa see declining P&C rates in Q12026, says Marsh
Property rate declines were generally driven by stable capacity and...
IMD issues comprehensive heatwave guidance as temperatures rise across regions
In view of the prevailing and forecasted conditions, IMD has issued...
APAC records significant rise in cyber claims driven by rising frequency and sophistication, Aon report
“As cyber threats grow more complex and interconnected, companies need a clearer view of their exposure,stronger alignment between cyber security and insurance strategies, and the tools to make better, data-driven decisions,” AdamPeckman, head of risk consulting and...
Earnix and Sapiens partner to unlock operational efficiency for P&C insurers in EMEA and APAC
The solution is tailored for insurers in EMEA and APAC. This innovative solution allows insurers to define products and build rates in Earnix, and seamlessly integrate them into modernised workflows in Sapiens IDITSuite’s Platform. Rochelle Park, NJ: Sapiens...
Wildfires and severe thunderstorms in the US drive global insured losses to $80 billion in first half of 2025
The wildfires that swept through parts of Los Angeles County in January constitute the largest-ever insured wildfire loss event by far, resulting in estimated insured losses of USD 40 billion. Zurich: Global insured losses from natural catastrophes reach USD 80...
Rising AI-driven cyber attacks and geopolitical tensions hit India Inc, says Aon
Prasanna Kumar, head of cyber solutions for India at Aon, said, “We are witnessing India adopt AI at a rapid pace, which brings a host of new risks. Data poisoning attacks can compromise the integrity of critical AI systems and deepfake technology is now being used to...
Policybazaar fined Rs5 crore by IRDAI, 11 charges of regulatory lapses against the intermediary
``IRDAI in exercise of the powers under Section 102 of the Insurance Act, 1938, has imposed a penalty of Rs. Five Crore on M/s Policybazaar Web Aggregator Pvt. Ltd. (Now known as "M/s Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd.") along with direction, advisory and...
AON and Willis make key appointments in India
Aon has appointed Sushant Sarin as Head of Strategy and Commercial Risk Solutions for India while Willis, a business of WTW, announced the appointment of Azad Kumar as Growth Leader of Energy, Construction and Marine in India. Mumbai: Two large overseas re/insurance...
Insurance JVs between Generali and Central Bank unveil a new brand
Rob Leonardi, Asia Regional Officer, Generali, said, “India has long been a strategic market for Generali and our joint venture with the Central Bank of India reflects the potential we see today and for the future. The synergies between our two organisations are...
India hasn’t directed oil refiners to stop buying Russian oil
India’s refiners have been singled out by the European Union and the US for supporting Moscow during its war in Ukraine with the oil purchases. It has become the world’s biggest buyer of Russian seaborne exports of crude, soaking up discounted barrels and ramping up...
IFSCA panel pitches for Cat Bonds and ILS in India
IFSCA can set up guidelines for the insurance-linked securities (ILS) and support initial issuance by way of cost subsidy/ grant on the lines of Singapore and Hong Kong. These incentives are important for creating a conducive ecosystem for ILS in the initial years, G...
Spike in Used Car Purchases: Transferring policies
“An untransferred insurance policy puts both the buyer and seller at risk. When making a claim, mismatched ownership details can effectively render the insurance void, as if there were no coverage at all.” – Mallikarjun Mallannavar, Chief Claims Officer at Royal...