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Royal Caribbean cruises faces potential liability for New Zealand volcano deaths

Cruise ship passengers were among the tourists on White Island on Monday when it erupted. While no lawsuits have yet been filed, legal experts said they expected action in U.S courts by injured passengers and families of those who died.There were 47 people on the island at the time. Eight have been officially declared dead and more than 20 are being treated for severe burns

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Insurers and brokers can’t set up TPAs as promoters:IRDAI

It is not immediately known  in what ways new regulations will be applicable to four PSU general insurance companies , National Insurance Company, New India Assurance Company, United Insurance Company, Oriental Insurance Company and General Insurance Corporation of India, which are promoters of , Health Insurance TPA of India(HITPA), the common in-house TPA  for four companies to handle health insurance claims. There are couple of  insurance brokers who have set up TPAs.

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French lottery operator FDJ secures counterparty risk insurance La Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s historical lottery and main sports betting operator, has taken out a new comprehensive insurance policy with numerous top-tier French and international

According to the complaint, Infosys made false and misleading statements to the market and used improper recognition of revenue to boost short-term profits

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Weinstein,insurers,accusers have reached tentative $47 mn settlement

The money would be paid by Weinstein Co.’s insurance firms, according to the person, who asked not to be identified because the agreement isn’t yet public. The settlement would still require the approval of the courts and the parties involved. About a third of the money is expected to go to lawyers. Weinstein Co. is in bankruptcy proceedings

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Key appointments made for governance and delivery of the Future at Lloyd’s

John Neal, Lloyd’s Chief Executive Officer, said:“Since the launch of Blueprint One, we have focused on designing a carefully structured and managed approach to planning and execution to allow regular delivery of value to the market. With robust governance and oversight now in place, and the funds for delivery secured, we have every confidence in the successful delivery of the Future at Lloyd’s.”  

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Victor Launches Lloyd’s Syndicate 2288

“We have extensive history with Lloyd’s as a coverholder and are delighted to broaden our strategic relationship with such a vital market. Lloyd’s digital-forward approach aligns well with Victor’s digital innovation and our international expansion plans,” said Anthony Stevens, president of Victor International.

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