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Embedded Insurance: A key differentiator for Southeast Asian device retailers
As connected devices become indispensable to everyday life across...
US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear
Trump wrote on Truth Social that after a framework deal is signed,...
Majority of aviation insurance professionals rank geopolitical instability as the sector’s biggest threat: IUAI survey
"The findings highlight a continued shift towards risks that are systemic, interconnected and often originate outside the aviation sector itself. Geopolitical instability, claims inflation, cyber threats and supply chain disruption all have the potential to create...
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 19, fells buildings and sets off a tsunami
It was the strongest quake to strike the Philippines this year, and was was centered at sea off Mindanao, the second most populous island in the Philippines. According to Bacolcol, the quake occurred at a depth of 33 kilometers (20 miles), about 32 kilometers (20...
US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for U.S. strikes and fired at four tankers trying to cross the strait without its permission. DUBAI/WASHINGTON: U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on...
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool pushes down war-risk premiums for Hull and Cargo by 27-48%:Govt
Debasish Prusty, additional secretary, Department of Financial Services The re/insurers should explore the future roadmap in three steps: achieving sovereignty in maritime trade through development of a Protection and Indemnity(P&I) product domestically, scaling...
New Lloyd’s consortium brings together capacity up to $345 million per risk globally as WTPV market surges
Jonathan Powell, Managing Director, Guy Carpenter said,“Clients are facing urgent and complex capacity needs following the Middle East conflict. Guy Carpenter was pleased to place the TFP PVT Consortium to provide structured, dependable capacity at scale. This...
Insurers underestimating earthquake losses due to “sonic boom” blind spot:MS Amlin
Researchers at the Lloyd’s insurer found so called “supershear” earthquakes accounted for 66% of insured losses from earthquakes since 2016 – equivalent to $13.2 billion - yet are absent from seismic hazard models, building design codes and insurance catastrophe...
Aon appoints José María Navas as chief claims officer for EMEA
In this role, Navas leads the firm’s claims organization across EMEA, overseeing strategy, advocacy and claims preparation capabilities to support clients in navigating an increasingly complex claims environment. DUBLIN: Aon plc today announced the appointment of José...
Munich Re appoints new Cyber Heads for Asia-Pacific and Africa markets
“While mature markets benefit from broader claims experience and greater transparency, limited loss data in less mature markets should not be mistaken for lower malicious or non-malicious exposure.These markets require even stronger underwriting discipline and careful...
Mapfre Re appoints Swiss Re’s Chaturbhuj Bansal to head its GIFT-IFSC branch
This appointment represents a key milestone in Mapfre Re’s Asia-Pacific strategy and supports the company’s ambition to build a strong local presence, enhancing proximity to clients and brokers in the region GIFT City: Spanish major Mapfre Re has appointed Chaturbhuj...
Global insurance market expected to continue shifting eastward over next decade: Allianz
Overall, the global insurance market is expected to grow at an annual rate of +5.3% over the next ten years, slightly above economic output. Munich:The global insurance market is expected to continue shifting eastward over the next decade, with India and China gaining...