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Swiss Re tackles longevity drug impact with life policy advice
Metformin, traditionally used to manage type 2 diabetes, and...
Govt finalising legislation to protect power systems from cyber attacks: MoS Shripad Naik
These regulations will ensure that the control and operation of...
Hackers tap social engineering, AI to drive more cyber attacks in 2024
“Cybercriminals are exploiting the biggest vulnerability within any organization: humans. As progress in AI and analytics continues to advance, hackers will find more inventive and effective ways to capitalize on human weakness in areas of (mis)trust, the desire for...
MS Amlin launches Financial Lines cover in Middle East
The Middle East’s financial landscape is rapidly evolving. With increasing M&A and IPO activity, and tighter regulatory requirements, businesses need specialised insurance solutions to navigate the complexities they face. DUBAI: MS Amlin, the Lloyd’s global...
Capital supports ‘Smooth’ January 1 Renewals for Cedants: Aon
The report revealed that, in contrast to 12 months earlier, the key renewal period proceeded ‘relatively smoothly’, as a rebound in profitability and capital positions, and greater availability of retrocession capacity, encouraged many reinsurers to display increased...
Fast-evolving threat landscape leaves APAC businesses vulnerable: Beazley study
“As boardrooms prepare for risks on the horizon, it is encouraging that 37% of boardroom executives in Singapore are planning to explore insurance options that include risk and crisis management. In 2024, the insurance industry has a large role to play in helping...
Problems in Red Sea will not impact India’s maritime trade: Shipping secy
Asked will the Red sea developments have any impact on India's maritime trade, Ports, Shipping and Waterways secretary T K Ramachandran said, "no impact". New Delhi: Ports, Shipping and Waterways secretary T K Ramachandran on Wednesday said the problems in the Red Sea...
Reinsurance: Jan 1 renewals see favourable market conditions
David Howden, founder & CEO, Howden Headwinds are nevertheless likely to persist into 2024. Expectations are for modest economic growth across advanced economies. Inflation volatility, climate change, the net-zero transition, civil unrest and war, can be more...
Why truck-bus-tanker drivers are up in arms against new law for hit-and-run cases?
There's a lack of consensus, with some arguing that over-speeding alone is not rash driving. The criteria for rash and negligent driving remain arbitrary and unclear, advocate Shashank Dewan New Delhi: With nation-wide strikes by truck drivers entering the second day...
Global shipping firms continue to pause Red Sea shipments
The Suez Canal is used by roughly one third of global container ship cargo. Redirecting ships around the southern tip of Africa is expected to cost up to $1 million in extra in fuel for every round trip between Asia and northern Europe Denmark's Maersk and German...
Truckers’ strike: AIMTC says govt assures discussion on new accident law; urges drivers to end protest
Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), set to replace the Indian Penal Code, drivers who cause serious road accidents due to negligent driving and run away without informing authorities face up to 10 years in prison or a fine of Rs 7 lakh Mumbai/ New Delhi:...
Social media firms gained USD 11 billion in ads from under-18 users’ engagement in 2022, finds study
The researchers said that while these social media giants may claim to be able to self-regulate their practices in reducing harm to young people, they are yet to do so. Social media giants like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and Snapchat collectively gained nearly...