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Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
"The strait (of Hormuz) is closed. If anyone tries to pass, the...
Middle East Crisis: Govt engages with all stakeholders to ensure trade continuity amid geopolitical unrest
The Centre reiterated its readiness to facilitate trade operations,...
India’s billion-dollar infra projects face extreme weather test
India is ranked sixth among countries most affected by extreme weather, according to the 2025 Climate Risk Index report by Germanwatch. The world’s fastest-growing major economy has experienced more than 400 extreme weather events over three decades ending 2022, which...
Govt and GIC Re are in talks to set up an exclusive mega Pool to reinsure country’s all hydropower plants
N Ramaswamy, CMD, GIC Re ``Currently, due to the huge catastrophic risks involved, there is very limited reinsurance capacity available for hydro power plants. More often, catastrophic covers are sub-imited. With climate risks and rising frequency and...
Burning cargo ship carrying 3,000 vehicles abandoned off Alaska
Smoke was initially seen rising from a deck loaded with EVs, the company said. It is not clear what brand of vehicles the ship was carrying. EV-related fires on ships are challenging to extinguish due to the heat generated and risk of reignition, which could persist...
14–19 named storms in tropical North Atlantic predicted in this year hurricane season
These numbers are slightly above the long-term average for 1950 to 2024 (12.5 named storms, 6.5 hurricanes and 2.6 severe hurricanes) and are in line with expectations for the cyclical warm phase in the North Atlantic since the mid-1990s (15.8 tropical storms, 7.8...
Liberty General to pay motor damage claims due to Operation Sindoor
In the aftermath of the recent cross-border shelling during Operation Sindoor, Liberty General Insurance has become one of the first insurers to offer on-ground support and approve ex-gratia settlements for vehicle damage—even though such events fall under standard...
Lloyd’s announces a new Executive Team
Commenting on the appointments, Patrick Tiernan, Lloyd’s Chief Executive. said: “We will work at pace to deliver on the market’s short-term priorities. We will also work closely with Council to develop a long-term vision for the Corporation, that will strengthen and...
Aon appoints Andy Marcell to serve as CEO of Global Solutions
Andy Marcell Marcell will remain as CEO of Reinsurance until John Neal joins Aon on September 1, 2025, and continue to report to Aon President and CEO Greg Case and serve on the Aon Executive Committee. DUBLIN: Aon plc has appointed Andy Marcell to serve as CEO of...
1 June renewals: Rate moderation continues, with nuanced shifts across towers, reports Howden Re
The 1 June 2025 renewal reflects a market transitioning from disruption to disciplined recalibration. Whilst rate moderation continued, underwriting rigour persisted, especially in structurally challenged layers LONDON: Howden Re expected a continued moderation in...
Emerging Talent Trend: Skills to succeed in a changing insurance industry
In US insurance industry, data scientists are emerging as the fastest-growing segment,reflecting the industry’s shift toward technology and analytics-driven decision-making. The Shin Research study, released by the International Insurance Society(IIS), aims to provide...
Tokio Marine Group sets up a new unit to support green biz
Tokio Marine GX (TMGX) will offer up to $500 million on any single risk and is committed to becoming a prominent lead underwriter, applying decades of knowledge to ensure profitable and sustainable capacity through the green transition London: Tokio Marine Holdings,...