Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Losses by wild animals as add on cover allowed at cost of state government

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Losses by wild animals as add on cover allowed at cost of state government

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), introduced in the country from 2016-17 is providing  comprehensive risk insurance against crop damage due to non-preventable natural risks from pre-sowing to post-harvest for the crops/areas notified by the concerned State...
Natural disasters cause US$224bn global damage in 2025, insured losses at US$ 108bn, says Munich Re

Natural disasters cause US$224bn global damage in 2025, insured losses at US$ 108bn, says Munich Re

In the Asia-Pacific region, natural disasters resulted in overall losses amounting to roughly US$ 73bn; this is above the 10-year average of US$ 66bn. Only US$ 9bn was insured. In many lower-income countries, insurance penetration remains below 5% Munich: Natural...