by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Facts, Health
Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws for the group of synthetic chemicals known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They are potentially harmful to people, wildlife and the environment. They have been associated with a number of health problems,...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Non-Life
insurers are limiting the coverage to those with benchmark disabilities in contravention of the legal framework. Even their websites, apps, and claims processes do not adhere to the accessibility standards mandated by the RPWD Act of 2016. A panel meeting of the...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Briefs, Eco/Invest/Demography, Non-Life, Reinsurance
As the ongoing floods in Himachal Pradesh have caused widespread loss to property(homes and businesses) and infrastructure, the IRDAI on Friday asked general insurers and standalone health insurance companies to mobilise all resources to ensure that all claims are...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Banking & Bancassurance, Briefs, Life
Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) has tied-up with Saraswat Cooperative Bank, a scheduled bank headquartered at Mumbai, to distribute its products. The bank has a vast network of 294 branches spread over six states and is catering to over 2 million customers. It has...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Regulation, Risk Management, Technology
People in the 27-nation European Union can alter some of what shows up when they search, scroll and share on the biggest social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook and other tech giants like Google and Amazon.That’s because Big Tech companies,...
