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Govt gives 3rd extension to Joshi as an acting CMD of GIC Re
Hitesh Ramesh Chandra Joshi, acting CMD, GIC Re Joshi, who has...
Oil trader’s lawsuit exposes fragility in global freight pricing system”
The case is the latest example of how oil traders and shippers are...
Insurers remain high alert over Indian missile attacks on Pak terror targets
Indian airlines have informed the insurers including New India Assurance, Tata AIG General Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance that they are going by the advise of the Indian government and no aircrafts have been parked in any of the airports around Indo-Pak...
Markel launches Clinical Trials product to support clinical trials research globally
“Clinical trials insurance is a regulatory requirement in many countries and it’s often the last hurdle to get approval to begin clinical research,” says Robert Hannaford, Senior Underwriter – Life Science, Markel. “Delays to this process can result in sizeable costs,...
Chaucer launches affirmative AI liability cover
As AI adoption continues to surge, AI incidents have spurred over 150 lawsuits in the US in the last 5 years per researchers at George Washington University. AI regulations are proliferating and scrutiny intensifying, it's essential for AI adopters to protect...
M&S, Co-op cyberattackers duped IT help desks into resetting passwords, says report
“Criminal activity online – including, but not limited to, ransomware and data extortion – is rampant. Attacks like this are becoming more and more common. And all organizations, of all sizes, need to be prepared,” Jonathon Ellison and Ollie Whitehouse, respectively...
Nicholas Walsh appointed as non-executive chairman of Sompo
Sompo, a leading global provider of commercial and consumer property and casualty (re)insurance, announced the appointment of Nicholas Walsh as Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for Sompo International Holdings(SIH). Monica Cramér Manhem has...
Gallagher expands in Türkiye with acquisition of Aspera
This move marks further investment by Gallagher as the country increasingly becomes as a strategic insurance hub between Asia and Europe, Alex Nagler, CEO of Gallagher in Europe London: Gallagher today announced it has acquired Türkiye-based Aspera Sigorta ve...
Warren Buffett’s best and worst investments in his 60 years leading Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire's insurance division has grown to include Geico, General Reinsurance and several other insurers. The float totaled $173 billion at the end of the first quarter Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Saturday that he wants to step down as chief executive of...
End on an Era- Warren Buffett to retire after heading Berkshire for six decade, Greg Abel to succeed
Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway’s board that Greg Abel should become CEO at the end of the year. OMAHA, Neb: Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year. Buffett...
Denmark plans $1 billion war insurance for its merchant fleet
Denmark plans to set aside almost $1 billion to insure its merchant fleet in the event of a war or major crisis. The government proposed the new legislation as a “timely precaution,” according to a statement on Thursday. The funding would establish a state-backed war...
Berkshire outguns market as Buffett reaches 60 years in charge
Warren Buffet, chairman, Berkshire Hathaway Buffett took over Berkshire in a fit of anger in 1965, when management of the then-flailing textile company shortchanged him when he offered to sell back his shares. He later called Berkshire “the dumbest stock I ever...