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AI Phuket flight incident: AAIB preliminary report reveals hydraulic failure, Pilot’s positive drug screening
"In view of a non-negative result for psychoactive substances for...
Nepal Floods Catastrophe:15 non-life insurers report losses of Rs25.87 billion
The scale of the claims is being driven primarily by engineering...
Rajaraman gets extension as IFSCA chairman till 65
K Rajaraman, chairman, International Financial Services Centres Authority The main objective of IFSCA is to develop a strong global connect and focus on the needs of the Indian economy as well as to serve as an international financial platform for the entire region...
Japan earthquake’s insurance claims may top $1.1 billion: Bloomberg Intelligence
Most of the exposure from the July 28 quake in Kumamoto is tied to commercial properties, as well as residential coverage under Japan’s earthquake insurance system, he said. Insurance claims from this week’s earthquake in Japan may top the 175 billion yen ($1.1...
Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk
“The extent to which capital markets and economies have become intertwined with AI have created a vulnerability for credit,” Fitch said. The AI boom and the risk of a correction are emerging as major global credit risks, ratings agency Fitch has warned, adding to...
IRDAI grants license to ProTec General Insurance, approves key reforms
To further strengthen policyholder protection, the IRDAI has also approved amendments to the regulations governing insurance intermediaries.A key reform is the mandatory tagging of the authorised sales person to every insurance proposal, policy and certificate of...
Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine
The damages claims come as Google’s AI spending spree has left it burning cash, with Alphabet’s free cash flow negative in the second quarter for the first time as a public company. Tech and chip stocks are under pressure as investors question lofty valuations amid...
Swiss regulator opens enforcement proceedings against Zurich Insurance, bars sales of some new policies
“The regret is that we should have found it ourselves, which we didn’t despite all the audits and checks that we do. Remediation steps hadn’t been followed, which led to the enforcement proceeding, Chief Executive Officer Mario Greco Zurich Insurance said on Monday...
NGT tissues notice to Centre, others over worsening condition of Asia’s largest oxbow lake in Bihar
The bench said the lake, which once covered around 63 sq km, has gradually fragmented into smaller water bodies due to falling water levels and encroachment.It said the matter attracts the provisions of the Environment Act, Biodiversity Act and the Water Act. New...
IRDAI cracks down on 99% Fire Insurance discounts amid pricing war
Although India's general insurance market has been de-tariffed, allowing insurers to determine their own pricing since Apr 1,2024, the IRDAI reminded companies that premiums must remain aligned with board-approved underwriting policies and prudent risk management...
PFRDA opens on-tap licensing for pension fund managers in India
"Earlier, registration of Pension Funds was undertaken through applications invited during specified registration windows. Pursuant to the decision of the Authority, the registration process is now being opened on a continuous 'on-tap' basis and shall remain open...
Supreme Court asks IRDAI to standardise cross-border Motor Insurance clauses
The bench said insurers have, in many cases, exploited this ambiguity either to escape liability which they should rightfully bear, or conversely, found themselves burdened with the liability they never intended to assume simply because their policy language was...