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Hurricanes and earthquakes could lead to global insured losses of $ 300 billion in a peak year, Swiss Re
Balz Grollimund, Swiss Re's Head of Catastrophe Perils, said: "Our...
Corporate America boosts security spending after UnitedHealth murder, filings show
“The number of customers requiring assessments and executive...
Chile partners with WB insurance program, gets $630 million worth of earthquake damage protection
“This insurance will allow Chile to receive pre-established compensation payments for up to the maximum coverage, in the event of certain high intensity parameterized seismic events that cause material damage to the country and public finances,” the ministry said. “If...
Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to scrap the entire car
Battery packs can cost tens of thousands of dollars and account for up to 50% of an electric vehicle’s price, often making them uneconomical to replace. “We’re buying electric cars for sustainability reasons,” said Matthew Avery, research director at Thatcham...
Indian bank deposits better protected than in US: SBI report
Analysis of insured customer deposits across multiple geographies initiated in the wake of bank runs across developed economies reveal US's top 10 banks deposits are insured in the range of 38.4-66 per cent, according to a research titled, Ecowrap, of the State Bank...
UBS to buy Credit Suisse for nearly USD 3.25B to calm turmoil in global financial markets
Credit Suisse is among the 30 financial institutions known as globally systemically important banks, and authorities worried about the fallout if it were to fail Authorities sought an agreement before markets opened again in Asia Geneva:Banking giant UBS is buying...
Indian Gig Economy: Ensuring a better work environment for millions of workers
India is likely to see its gig workforce add 9-11 million jobs by 2025, which has been one of the most pivotal economic shifts in a long time When it comes to fair work for gig workers among the digital platform economy in India, Zomato, Swiggy, and quick-grocery...
DDMA discusses preparedness for earthquake, prevailing H3N2 Flu situation
The Delhi Lt. Governor asked for retrofitting of all schools, hospitals, police stations, other critical government offices and vulnerable buildings especially in the 'Special Area' and old Delhi localities, according to the Earthquake Resilient Building Code. New...
Bank turmoil poses a $600 billion question for battered investors
Bank investors have largely been selling first and leaving that question for later. Around $600 billion dollars of market value has evaporated from the 70 biggest US and European banks since March 6, a period that’s seen the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, Credit...
U.S. insurers’ direct exposures to bank failures modest; Liability profiles support stability, says Fitch
Fitch's sector outlooks for U.S. Life and U.S. P&C are ‘neutral’ Insurers’ investments to the failed banks (Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate and Signature Bank) are modest. Fitch-rated insurance entities’ direct investment exposure to the failed banks (comprising...
EU’s climate stress now to include insurers
The inclusion of insurers marks an expansion of the region’s preparations for the transition of the financial sector. Insured losses from climate change hit about $120 billion in 2022, according to data compiled by Munich Re, and the industry is generally seen as at...
Flood Risk: shifting from a responsive to an anticipatory approach
Only 17% of global losses were insured between 2007 and 2021, with the biggest protection gaps in developing countries, where insurance is often not available. Flood risk is pervasive and set to increase. According to Marsh McLennan estimates, 1 out of 3 people...