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Transformational moment, PM Modi on Parliament nod to SHANTI Bill
The Bill introduces an elaborate framework on duties and...
Munich Re and Germany’s KfW Development Bank launch a state-backed geothermal risk insurance
Geothermal power is an abundant energy source that can provide...
Virgin Atlantic jet collides with BA plane on the ground, no causalities
Virgin said its Boeing 787-9 had completed a flight and had no passengers aboard when its wingtip clipped a stationary British Airways jet while being towed from a stand at the airport's Terminal 3 London: A Virgin Atlantic jet collided with another plane while it was...
SEC stays climate disclosure rule amid legal challenges
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s first-of-its-kind regulation on how companies share certain climate-related risks with investors had attracted multiple lawsuits. It aims to set standards for how companies communicate with investors about greenhouse gas...
Baltimore shipping set to resume by end of April with full capacity by end of May
The Port of Baltimore ranks first in the United States for the volume it handles of autos and light trucks and farm and construction machinery, according to the state of Maryland. Most of that traffic has been suspended since the accident, though some terminal...
Allianz sells US mid-size corporate insurance unit to Arch Capital
The transaction is part of Allianz's new strategy to focus on large corporate and specialty businesses in the U.S. instead BERLIN: Allianz agreed to sell Fireman's Fund, its U.S. insurance unit for mid-sized corporations and entertainment industry clients, to...
Trump’s bond firm must show proof of resources, NY Says
Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the November presidential election, arranged the bond on Monday through an obscure insurance company run by one of his billionaire supporters, Don Hankey. But James, a Democrat, said Hankey’s Los Angeles-based Knight...
Forecasters predict ‘extremely active’ 2024 Atlantic hurricane season
The forecasts are closely monitored by coastal communities and energy companies. The U.S. Gulf of Mexico accounts for 15% of total U.S. crude oil production and 5% of its dry natural gas production, and nearly 50% of the nation’s oil-refining capacity resides on its...
Indian general insurance industry grows by 12.80% to Rs 2,89.726 crore in FY 23-24
The four large PSU general insurers, with a total premium of over Rs 90,000 crore, have been able to retain a market share of 31.18 per cent in FY 23-24. Their total market share was 32.27 per cent in fy 22-23. The private sector general companies now have a market...
Taiwan quake to hit some chip output, disrupt Asia supply chain, analysts say
The island plays an outsized role in the global chip supply chain as it is home to the world's largest chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , which supplies chips to Apple and Nvidia.The country also houses smaller chipmakers, including UMC , Vanguard...
Aon completes acquisition of Prabodh Thakker’s Global Insurance Brokers
The acquisition strengthens Aon’s existing broking and advisory capabilities across the commercial risk, health and reinsurance markets, which combined with Aon’s talent consulting business, creates an integrated team of over 1,100 colleagues across Aon in India...
Apr1 Renewals: New reinsurance opportunities in Indian market
In contrast to last year’s renewal, 4/1 saw a resurgence in property catastrophe capacity. While there were few new players in the market, existing reinsurers demonstrated an increased appetite to grow their property catastrophe books in India. However,despite excess...