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A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 19, fells buildings and sets off a tsunami
It was the strongest quake to strike the Philippines this year, and...
US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had attacked U.S. bases in...
African lender weighs claiming Lloyd’s payout on Zambia debt
TDB — together with the African Export Import Bank — has found itself at the center of an increasingly contentious debate about including the lenders’ facilities in sovereign-debt restructuring on the continent. While Afreximbank is adamant it won’t participate, TDB...
Swiss Re tackles longevity drug impact with life policy advice
Metformin, traditionally used to manage type 2 diabetes, and rapamycin, an immunosuppressant developed for organ transplant recipients, are part of a growing list of substances being explored for anti-aging purposes, Swiss Re said. In some cases, the medications are...
UK’s UIB group exits Indian re/insurance broking market, merges local JV with Edme
The exact details of the deal has not been disclosed by either parties. UIB Group had a miniority stake in the Indian insurance broker with Indorama SPL Group and Lucas & Mayo Group as majority shareholders Mumbai: UK based UIB Group, one of the largest...
Hiscox unveils a new sexual molestation liability cover
The sexual molestation liability (SML) product will also cover related legal costs and damages or settlements resulting from claims made during the policy term. In addition, SML clients will benefit from the services of global specialist risk consultancy, Control...
Nigeria insurance stocks gain most in almost 20 yrs on new law
The law, approved by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, which makes insurance for property and other assets mandatory. encourages digitization and the creation of dedicated policyholder protection funds, is expected to transform the insurance industry in Africa’s most...
Chouhan to transfer crop insurance claims worth Rs3,200 cr to 30 lakh farmers on Monday
Shivraj Singh Chouhan,Union Agriculture Minister Of the total claim amount, Rs 1,156 crore will be transferred to farmers in Madhya Pradesh, Rs 1,121 crore to 7 lakh farmers in Rajasthan, Rs 150 crore to Chhattisgarh-based farmers, and Rs 773 crore to farmers in other...
Frequent disasters expose climate risks to infrastructure in South Asia
The Himalayan region, which crosses Nepal and several nearby countries including India, is especially vulnerable to heavy rains, floods and landslides because the area is warming up faster than the rest of the world due to human-caused climate change. Climate experts...
India data breach costs reach new record level Of Rs 22 crores: IBM Report
“India's accelerating AI adoption brings immense opportunity, but it's also exposing enterprises to new and complex cyber threats. The absence of access controls and AI governance tools is not just a technical oversight; it's a strategic vulnerability. CISOs must act...
GIC Re net profit sees a record rise of 70 % to Rs 1,752 crore in Q1FY26
N Ramaswamy, CMD, GIC Re Combined Ratio improves by 2.66% to 106.94% ,underwriting losses fall 30 per cent to Rs 907.76 crore, gross investment income increases by 18.37% to Rs 3,228.51crore ``In a bid to fortify our balancesheet further, we have started the practice...
APAC records significant rise in cyber claims driven by rising frequency and sophistication, Aon report
“As cyber threats grow more complex and interconnected, companies need a clearer view of their exposure,stronger alignment between cyber security and insurance strategies, and the tools to make better, data-driven decisions,” AdamPeckman, head of risk consulting and...