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Climate change reshaping health outcomes and straining healthcare systems in Asia
The annual financing gap for health-focused climate adaptation...
Iran, Oman agree to share Strait of Hormuz revenue
“Agreements have been reached regarding each country’s share of the...
Institutional investors rush for GIC Re shares; issue subscribed nearly 4X on day 1
DIPAM Secretary shared the development via X on Tuesday, adding "Offer for Sale in General Insurance Corporation of India received an enthusiastic response from the investors on day one and was oversubscribed 3.72 times. Government has decided to exercise the entire...
Shipowners eye Hormuz return with cution
News of a long-awaited agreement between the US and Iran and the prospect of ending a double blockade drove Brent oil futures down almost 5%. But those ferrying crude and gas around the world are still questioning what exactly a reopening — which US President Donald...
Govt to sell up to 5% GIC Re stake tom at Rs 352 per equity share
The Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, under Finance Ministry, wrote on its official X account, “Offer for Sale of equity in General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) opens tomorrow for non-retail investors. Retail investors can bid on...
Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route for global oil and gas supplies that Iran has effectively shut for months, would open on Friday, and that he had ordered the end of a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. DUBAI/BEIRUT:The U.S. and Iran said they...
Liberty and ICEYE partner to deliver market-first Parametric wildfire insurance cover
Jean-Christophe Garaix, Head of Parametrics & Agriculture at Liberty, said: “By pushing the boundaries of technology, we are delivering a new generation of parametric wildfire coverage that is faster, more responsive, and fully data driven. Our property wildfire...
US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday
Donald Trump,U.S. President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a major shipping route for global oil and gas supplies that Iran has effectively shut down for months, would open on Friday, and that he had ordered the end of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports....
Embedded Insurance: A key differentiator for Southeast Asian device retailers
As connected devices become indispensable to everyday life across Southeast Asia, retailers are facing intensifying competition and rising customer expectations.Embedded insurance offers retailers a powerful way to differentiate themselves by making protection an...
US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear
Trump wrote on Truth Social that after a framework deal is signed, the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies that Iran has blocked, would immediately be "open to all." WASHINGTON/DUBAI: U.S. and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a...
Indian investigators expected to delay issuing a final report on Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad
Meanwhile, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Thursday renewed its demand for a judicial probe into the AI-171 crash and urged authorities not to release any interim investigation report, saying it would create further confusion and speculation. New Delhi:...
Saudi Re appoints Ruchi Jain as Principal Officer GIFT City, India Branch
Saudi Re, after setting up its operations in GIFT-IFSC, has appointed Ruchi Jain as Principal Officer GIFT City, India Branch. Jain was working with Swiss Re before joining Saudi Re and brings over 18 years of extensive experience in the insurance and reinsurance...