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If West Asia crisis continues Indian exports to other parts of world will get impacted: Official
Even if the war ends, the impact of the crisis will be there for the next few months or years, depending on which supply chain or which infrastructure has been impacted.So, at this juncture, it will be very difficult to take a very long-term view on it," Central...
Crypto steadies as easing geopolitical tensions lift sentiment caution persists
Bitcoin hovered in a narrow USD 66,000-USD 67,000 range with declining volumes, signalling investor hesitation, while altcoins underperformed amid the leading cryptocurrency's continued dominance, according to WazirX - India's largest and most trusted cryptocurrency...
Maritime Reinsurance: 6 more US insurers to partner DFC and Chubb providing up to $40B in coverage for Strait of Hormuz passage
Apart from Chubb, Travelers, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Starr, and CNA to provide reinsurance for DFC's Maritime Reinsurance plan. On top of DFC's $20 billion in rolling coverage, Chubb and these new partners will provide an additional $20...
West Asia Crisis: War-risk insurance premium for Indian airlines moderates after reaching sky-high
The additional war risk premium stood at approximately Rs 30,00,000 per round trip for a narrow-body aircraft and Rs 90,00,000 per round trip for a wide-body aircraft for a few days but nobody had paid it, said sources New Delhi: After shooting up,because of the...
Secret codes and upto 2 million Chinese yuan fees get ships through Iran’s Hormuz tollbooth
People in the shipping industry and government officials with direct knowledge of negotiations said that the IRGC is already extracting tolls from vessels passing through, and giving preferential treatment to ships from countries it deems to be friendly, while...
Navy ensures security of Indian commercial ships, oil tankers: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
"There are many sensitive points in the sea where our Navy has continuously made its active presence to ensure the smooth supply of goods. Whenever there is a situation of tension there, the Indian Navy has ensured the security of our commercial ships and oil...
Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course midway from India to China
The shift in destination of Pin Shun appears to be payment-related, with sellers tightening terms, moving away from the earlier 30-60 day credit window toward upfront or near-term settlement, said Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst, Refining and Modelling at...
Aon hires 2 professionals to build up its data center expertise
Stephen Fox has joined Aon as a Managing Director, focusing on the firm’s digital infrastructure strategy, and Brian Hearst has been appointed Global Digital Infrastructure Builders Risk Leader Dublin: Global re.insurance broker Aon plc today announced two senior...
LIC,New India and GIC Re remain as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers in FY26:IRDAI
D-Slls refer to insurers of such size, market importance, and domestic and global inter connectedness, whose distress or failure would cause a significant dislocation in the domestic financial system. D-SIIs are subjected to enhanced regulatory supervision...
Insurers have to submit compliance reports on checking “dark patters” in 15 days:IRDAI
Wherever non-compliance is found, an action plan with timelines for removing the dark patterns has to be submitted within one month, said the IRDAI. Dark patterns involve using design and choice architecture to deceive, coerce, or influence consumers into making...
New India names new CRO and CUO
New India Assurance has appointed Mary Abraham as its chief risk officer from today .Abraham is serving as one of the general managers of NIA and is having more than 35 years of experience in the insurance industry. She has handled diverse roles across various lines...
SC orders TN police to form SIT for probing criminal lapses by National Insurance in a motor accident fraud claim case
The SC Bench comprising Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan issued the order after questioning the conduct of NIC for not initiating criminal proceedings despite asserting that the policy in question was fabricated. New Delhi:The Supreme Court(SC) on...
MP urges Sitharaman for easing ‘stringent’ lapse rules in life, health policies in Rajaya Sabha
“It is the ruthless lapse rules governing life and health insurance policies. Today, most insurance policies, including those under LIC, provide a mere 30-day grace period for premium payment. A single list installment caused by sudden job loss, medical emergency,...
Apr1 Renewals:India’s loss-free excess of loss business saw price reductions exceeding 20%, says Guy Carpenter
Atish Suri, CEO India, Middle East & Africa, stated,"In the India and Middle East markets, we are seeing a strong commitment from reinsurers to maintain coverage despite the complexities posed by ongoing conflicts.'' In terms of Apr 1 renewal outcomes, India and...
HDFC Life partnership with KKR for IPL cricket season
HDFC Life has announced its association with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as an official partner for the recently commenced IPL cricket season. Pritika Shah, head-marketing, HDFC Life, said, "Given India’s diversity, we have been building our brand through...
Peak Re ends 2025 with a $2.2 billion gross premium and net profit of $189 million
During 2025, the growth of Peak Re was primarily driven by the continued deepening of its global diversification strategy. It strengthened its presence in high-growth emerging markets such as India, while further expanding its penetration in the mature markets of...
IRDAI forms joint expert group under Rajay Sinha for developing Ind As norms
Rajay Kumar Sinha member, Finance & Investments Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) is getting implemented from Apr 1 Hyderabad:In a bid to manage the technicalities for implementing Indian re/insurers to impement Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), which is...
CBI files case against Anil Ambani, RCom in Rs 3,750 crore LIC case
The case has been registered on the basis of a complaint received from Life Insurance Corporation of India Ltd. for offences of conspiracy, cheating, misappropriation, and offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, according to an official statement. New...