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Zurich Insurance set to take over Beazley for $11 billion
Beazley’s board “has concluded that the financial terms of the...
Space Insurance:Govt prepares policy framework for covering 3rd party damages due to Indian Space Objects
A draft “Policy framework and guidelines addressing State’s...
UP govt sets July 31 deadline for kharif crop insurance; farmers must report damage within 72 hours
Farmers can register through banks, common service centers, or the official portal www.pmfby.gov.in. For help with registration, claims, or documentation, they can contact the Crop Insurance Helpline at 14447 Lucknow: To protect against potential risks this kharif...
AM Best maintains stable outlook on global cyber insurance segment
The AI-driven proliferation of cyber-attacks also can increase the scale and complexity of attacks. Additionally, the ongoing challenge of ransomware, business email compromise and funds transfer fraud continues to escalate Rating agency AM Best said it is maintaining...
Trump’s Tariff Shock: Global economic & insurance premium growth to slow down, says Swiss Re
Jérôme Haegeli, Swiss Re's Group Chief Economist, said: "While insurers' profitability outlook is still benefiting from rising investment income, we expect tariffs to slow global GDP growth, and consequently weigh on insurance demand. In the long term, US tariff...
Houthi militants continued to pound a commercial ship in the Red Sea
“These incidents highlight the Houthis’ disregard for human life, as they continue to exploit seafarers as pawns in their strategic conflicts,” said Jakob Larsen, chief safety and security officer at BIMCO, the world’s largest direct-membership trade group for the...
Maharashtra govt yet to pay Rs 1,015-crore premium to insurance companies: Minister
Speaking in the legislative council, Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate said the state government will pay its instalment to insurance companies (on behalf of farmers) within eight days. He assured all eligible farmers will get money for crop losses within 15 days...
Indian state Kerala sues Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company, seeks $1.1 billion in compensation over oil spill
On May 25, Liberia-flagged MSC ELSA3 ship travelling from Vizhinjam on India's southern tip to Kochi had capsized. The incident had resulted in leaking fuel and releasing cargo, some of which contained hazardous material. NEW DELHI: India's southern state of Kerala...
MS Amlin appoints Nicola Harris to lead natural resources
In this role, Nicola will be responsible for leading the efforts of a team that supports a diverse range of clients throughout the entire energy chain. With a significant portfolio, the Natural Resources account includes upstream, midstream, and downstream, as well as...
Zurich Kotak General Insurance launches commercial insurance
Alok Agarwal, MD & CEO, Zurich Kotak General Insurance Alok Agarwal, MD & CEO, Zurich Kotak General Insurance, said, “The launch of our commercial insurance business is a key strategic pillar of our organization and reflects a year of building an...
SBI General announces awareness campaign for Kharif 2025
SBI General Insurance has launched its ‘Crop Insurance Week’ awareness campaign in the implementing states for Kharif 2025 season. This week-long initiative aims to educate farmers about the benefits of Crop insurance and promote enrollment under the Pradhan Mantri...
Govt modernising weather forecasting system to boost real-time prediction, says Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh,Union Minister In charge Meteorology Department Singh elaborated that Automated Weather Stations (AWS) and doppler radars are being added across the region to boost real-time weather prediction. New Delhi: Union Minister In charge Meteorology...