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End on an Era- Warren Buffett to retire after heading Berkshire for six decade, Greg Abel to succeed
Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway’s board that...
Denmark plans $1 billion war insurance for its merchant fleet
Denmark plans to set aside almost $1 billion to insure its merchant...
`Burning Cost’ can’t be quoted as a ‘mandated minimum rate’ to charge premiums by general insurers” IRDAI
Allowing general insurers to extend appropriate discounts, IRDAI has explained that ``The objective of Insurance Information Bureau of India (IIBI) publishing details of ``Burning Costs'' occupancy-wise is only to give information to insurers with regard to...
AXA S.A. receives regulatory approval to operate as a licensed reinsurer
The transformation of AXA S.A into the group’s internal reinsurer aims to enhance capital fungibility across AXA Group** , in line with AXA’s capital management policy Paris: AXA announced that AXA S.A., the holding company of AXA Group, has obtained its reinsurance...
Lloyd’s of London AGM goes virtual on activist threat
Since Lloyd’s sent out invitations for the May 19 AGM on April 19, “the risk of disruption has significantly increased,” Chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown said in a notice on the market’s website dated May 10 London: Commercial insurance market Lloyd’s of London is...
Indian insurers shell out Rs 42,000 crore to settle 28 lakh Covid-19 claims in last 2 yrs
24 life insurers led by Life Insurance Corporation have paid Rs 17,362.48 crore for settling 2,27,268 Covid death claims Similarly, 30 functioning general insurance companies, including five exclusive health insurers, have already paid over Rs 26,000 crore for...
AXA, Unilever to join new 1 bln euro regenerative agriculture fund
The companies each aim to invest 100 million euros into the fund They said they signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a new private equity "impact" fund dedicated to enhancing biodiversity and mitigating climate change by scaling up regenerative farming,...
Insurance Protection: Rising inequality in advanced markets take $ 252 billion toll
Guido Fürer, Group Chief Investment Officer of Swiss Re said,"There is a growing opportunity for private capital to make a positive impact on inequality. Until now, the "S" in ESG, which refers to social aspects such as diversity, inclusion and equality, has been an...
Aircraft lessors gird to battle insurers over Russia jet default
The largest claim has been made by AerCap , the world's biggest aircraft lessor, which has submitted a $3.5 billion insurance claim for more than 100 jets Few can say how the looming battle between lessors and insurers will play out. S&P Global has forecast a...
Prudential makes insurance more accessible by broadening the concept of family
Lilian Ng, Chief Executive, Insurance, Prudential Prudential's customers in some Asian markets can now nominate a wider range of family members who are financially dependent on them as a beneficiary in a life insurance policy. Additionally, coverage can also be...
Cyclone Asani: Several flights delayed, cancelled due to bad weather
Visakhapatnam: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted rainfall and strong winds for three states; Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal Visakhapatnam International Airport director Srinivas said that IndiGo has cancelled 23 flights, both...
Shipping losses fall, but Ukraine war, costly issues with large vessels muddy the waters: Allianz
“The insurance industry is likely to see a number of claims under specialist war policies from vessels damaged or lost to sea mines, rocket attacks and bombings in conflict zones.Insurers may also receive claims under marine war policies from vessels and cargo blocked...