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Budget 26-27:Ensuring macro stability, policy clarity and gowth opportunity
As India moves confidently towards its vision of Viksit Bharat,...
Budget 26-27:Builds assets, de‑risks infra, broadens growth and removes operational bottlenecks
Girija Subramanian, CMD, New India Assurnace The government is...
(Re)Insurers capital unaffected by aircraft lessor settlement claims, says Fitch
However, ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, including the Iran-Israel conflict, could lead to increased reinsurance costs and further reductions in capacity that could result in insurers further cutting their exposure. The ruling underscores the need for greater...
GIC syndicate 1947 novates managing agency services to Asta
Ramaswamy Narayanan, CMD, GIC Re Ramaswamy Narayanan, GIC Re chairman and managing director, said: “We are pleased to commence this partnership with Asta as we consider they are best-placed to help deliver the group’s strategy through managing our fully-aligned...
T’gana pharma plant explosion: Sigachi says unit fully insured, assures support to affected persons
"The Hyderabad facility is fully insured, and we are in the process of initiating the necessary claims as per standard procedures. We remain committed to resuming operations at the earliest, with enhanced focus on safety, risk mitigation, and operational excellence,"...
Gulf shipping costs drop as Israel-Iran ceasefire holds
Shipping rates for supertankers, which can carry 2 million barrels of oil, jumped over the past week before the ceasefire - more than doubling to over $60,000 a day. Rates were quoted around $50,000 a day on Thursday, freight data showed. "Tanker rates … have been...
S&P revises its outlook on GIC Re South Africa to positive from stable
The affirmation of the ratings on GIC Re SA reflects S&P's expectation that the insurer will continue to benefit from ongoing financial and operational support from its wholly owned parent, GIC Re . GIC Re SA benefits from rating uplift due to the support of its...
Monsoon havoc claims 34 lives, causes Rs 7,119 lakh loss in Himachal: State Govt
The highest damage has been reported to infrastructure under the Public Works Department, Jal Shakti Vibhag, and Power sectors,Himachal Pradesh Revenue Department stated Private property loss has been reported to be Rs 3,076.03 lakh, public property loss is reported...
Vessels near Strait of Hormuz transmit unusual messages to prevent attacks
“The perception among shipowners is that due to the convoluted nature of shipping it’s hard to know or ascertain clearly a chain of ownership to nationalities which may be under higher threat in shipping, namely the UK, U.S. and Israel,” said Ami Daniel, chief...
Fairfax appoints Amitabh Kant as a senior advisor
Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa's company Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited on Friday said it has appointed former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as a senior advisor. Go Digit, backed by Fairfax, has a general insurance company, a life insurance company and a...
Howden ventures into the Saudi Arabia, to drive strategic growth opportunities
David Howden CBE, CEO, Howden said: “We have already built up a strong partnership with the Kingdom thanks to our role as part of the UK government’s Great Futures delegation, our work with Saudi EXIM bank and our sponsorship of the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia”...
Clean energy assets face climate risks, Zurich Insurance Says
Roughly 46% of Europe’s total renewable generation capacity will be at “critical risk” from the fallout of climate change unless owners do more to protect existing and planned assets, according to a report by Zurich Resilience Solutions, a unit of Zurich Insurance...