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Hitesh Joshi appointed as CMD of GIC Re
Hitesh Joshi, CMD, GIC Re Joshi has been serving as the acting CMD...
Institutional investors rush for GIC Re shares; issue subscribed nearly 4X on day 1
DIPAM Secretary shared the development via X on Tuesday, adding...
Changing Asian Risks: Increasing Competition,Economic Slowdown and Cyber Threats reshape business landscape
“Cyber Attacks/Data Breach” remains the number one risk across Asia. However, in 2025 “Increasing Competition” and “Exchange Rate Fluctuation” have risen sharply, reflecting the region’s dynamic markets and heightened exposure to global financial volatility, finds out...
FSIB advertises GIC Re CMD post for both PSU and pvt sector candidates, last date for application is Dec 01
The applicant should have minimum 45 years of age and two years of residual service [treating 60 years as the date of superannuation] as on the date of vacancy of the post i.e. October 01, 2025. New Delhi: For the first time the FSIB, the government's head hunting...
Marsh appoints Andrea Bono as CEO of India, Middle East, and Africa
Andrea Bono, CEO=designate, India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA), Marsh McLennan Bono will report to Flavio Piccolomini, CEO, Marsh McLennan, International, and will be based in Dubai FROM Jan 2026.All the CEOs from IMEA regions including Sajay Kedia, who is heading...
Hurricane Melissa to trigger Jamaican Cat Bond, reinsurance losses
Hurricane Melissa will trigger the $150 million, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) Capital-at-Risk (CAR) Jamaica 2024 parametric catastrophe (cat) bond. New York: Fitch Ratings expects minimal disruption to the global (re)insurance sector...
Allianz Trade extends geographical footprint to new location Vietnam
Despite potentially facing higher US tariffs than its ASEAN peers, Vietnam's strengthening position in global trade and global supply chains is expected to continue to underpin broader economic growth in the medium-term, fuelled by exports (especially in the...
Jamaica’s insured losses from Hurricane Melissa likely to fall on reinsurers:AM Best
In its Best’s Commentary, “Jamaica's Insured Losses From Hurricane Melissa Likely to Fall to Reinsurers,” AM Best notes thatinsurance penetration in Jamaica is low as only a small portion of property is insured on the island, which will limit insured losses. OLDWICK,...
Starr to acquire IQUW group, set to become ninth-largest agency operating at Lloyd’s
Outside of the Lloyd’s market, Starr writes commercial non-life insurance globally, with coverage in over 170 countries across 6 continents. Following completion of the transaction, Peter Bilsby, IQUW Group’s chief executive officer, will lead Starr’s international...
Catastrophe bond investors brace for Jamaica payout
Depending on exactly where Melissa hits Jamaica, total losses may range from $5 billion to $16 billion, according to Chuck Watson, a disaster modeler with Enki Research. Investors in a catastrophe bond tied to Jamaica look set to experience a trigger event as...
JBA Risk Management to set up India operation, to meet growing demand for flood intelligence
India’s banking sector is increasingly recognising the impact of climate-related risks - particularly flood - as a major contributor to non-performing assets. A host of planned transformative infrastructure projects for example will also need comprehensive feasibility...
Category 5 storm Hurricane Melissa threatens to bring widespread destruction to Jamaica
Jamaica’s losses will range between $5 billion to $16 billion, depending on the exact track across the island, said Chuck Watson, a disaster modeler with Enki Research. There will likely be another $5 billion of losses in Cuba. From there, the storm is forecast to...