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"What's particularly striking is the sluggishness in consumption and capital expenditure that are key pillars of domestic demand," said Yoshiki Shinke, senior executive economist at Dai-ichi Life Research Institute Tokyo: Japan unexpectedly slips into recession,...
Six PSU general re/insurers promote 16 officials as GMs
The government is yet to decide about the dates for holding interviews for selecting two CMDs, one for United India Insurance and another for New India Assurance and nine EDs for six companies New Delhi: Six PSU general insurers including GIC Re, who are members of...
Bajaj Allianz Life insurance organized the fourth edition of #Plankathon in Bengaluru, which was participated by N Sudheer Kumar, Director, Capacity Building & Public Outreach, Indian Space Research Organisation HQ and Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu. Guinness...
Wipro invests $66 million in US insurtech Aggne
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J/TAMPA, Fla/ BENGALURU: “The Aggne team has a deep and well-established experience in the P&C insurance space. Their unique IP and modular approach to implementations significantly accelerate time-to-market, driving faster business outcomes and...
Canada’s Fairfax denies Muddy Waters’ short report in expanded rebuttal
Fairfax said Muddy Waters neither called it nor wrote to it, and instead released the report during its quiet period with its “one-sided, ill-informed allegations and insinuations in a transparent attempt to profit by short selling our stock.” Fairfax Financial on...
ACORD announces new global advisory council to drive industry-wide collaboration and digitalisation
“With the accelerating pace of digital transformation in our industry, the formation of the ACORD Global Advisory Council is a timely and significant step towards increasing collaboration and alignment within leading insurance markets around the world. I look forward...
IRDAI unveils regulations for Bima Sugam, services will be free for customers
Bima Sugm will officially called as Rashtriya Bima Sugam Nigam Ltd and the shareholding of the company will be widely held amongst Life insurers, General Insurers and health insurers. Starting with a capital of Rs 200 crore, the shareholders, as and when required,...
Protection Gap: Rising life insurance demands from Urban India, says Max Life Study
-Max Life's India’s Protection Quotient (IPQ) reveals that 3 in 4 urban Indians now own life insurance, -Higher importance being ascribed to Cover and Riders while buying Term Life Insurance, -The South Zone most financially prepared; West India has the highest...
IMA and Hospital Board of India raise concerns over newly launched `Cashless Everywhere’ scheme
The `Cashless Everyehere’ initiative has been rolled out without adequately addressing the concerns raised by the Indian Medical Association and Hospital Board of India. There is an absence of clear guidelines and procedures governing the implementation of the...
Underwrite disruptions to improve market penetration: IRDAI chief to insurers
Debasish Panda,chairman, IRDAI "There is a need to come out of the traditional and conventional roles and embrace dynamism and agility and also there is a need to see the sector from a different lens," IRDAI's chief Debasish Panda said, acknowledging the role of...
EU to probe TikTok faces over risks to minors, may pay hefty fines
The bloc singled out 19 online platforms and search engines last year as large entities worthy of scrutiny and has been quizzing them for information. That includes X, Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet Inc. and others with more than 45 million monthly active users in...
Gallagher appoints Sneha Gokarn as its new CEO for India
Sneha Gokarn, CEO and principal officer of Gallagher, India ``Sneha, who has been a board member and executive director of our business a number of years has extensive experience in both the Indian insurance market and Gallagher, and we are delighted Sneha will be...
AIIMS Delhi moves to cashless system with introduction of digital patient care card service
Calling it a significant step for digital India, the Health Minister stated that this initiative marks the first move towards "One Nation, One AIIMS, One Card." "AIIMS Smart Payment Card will resolve the long-pending issue of patients from far-flung areas carrying...
Mahindra Finance & IBM collaborate to drive financial inclusion with Super App
This app will be housing Mahindra Finance’s various vehicle and non-vehicle lending businesses, including personal loans, enterprise loans, mortgage loans, leasing solutions, payments, fixed deposits, insurance solutions, and other investment & wealth management...
Marine insurers continue to support trade in the Red Sea & Black Sea
The impact on Suez Canal transits and global supply chains are significant but this has not affected the ability of the marine insurance market to provide adequate cover – both for Red Sea/Suez Canal transits or for the longer route around the Cape of Good Hope,...
JN.1 Covid variant has increased transmissibility, immune escape: Study
The researchers found that the reproductive number of JN.1 was found to surpass that of its counterparts in the three countries studied, suggesting a potential global dominance in the near future The JN.1 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus not only spreads easily but...
DGCA takes necessary steps to prevent runway incursions following Haneda airport incident
Apart from establishing a runway safety team at all aerodromes and ensuring their effective functioning, the regulator has emphasised on comprehensive training for pilots, air traffic controllers, aircraft maintenance engineers, and drivers operating inside an airport...
RBI Deputy Governor urges banks to prioritize legal and cyber risks arising from AI
''With the adoption of AI and GenAI, laws are to be redefined. Industry needs to note that Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act rules are going to come soon, and banks may be in violation of some of it so it's important to start preparing for it,'' RBI Deputy...