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Doraiswamy takes over as MD& CEO of LIC
Ramachandran Doraiswamy, MD&CEO, Life Insurance Corporation He will be retiring on 31st Aug,2028 after turning 62 Mumbai: Ramachandran Doraiswamy, 58, has taken charge as CEO & MD of Life Insurance Corporation on Monday after the government cleared his...
Leading wealth managers can grow +20 % in core assets under management over the next 3yrs: Jefferies report
The report stated that healthy growth in the core wealth management (WM) segment is expected to continue, supported by opportunities to expand the client base, strengthen relationship manager (RM) networks, and improve productivity New Delhi: Amid India's growing...
Infosys US unit pays $125,000 penalty for cybersecurity lapses
In March this year, Infosys had informed the stock exchanges that Infosys McCamish Systems reached an agreement to settle six class action lawsuits in the United States, in relation to 2023 cyber incident. Under the proposed terms, Infosys McCamish Systems had agreed...
Miller launches Korean marine team with four senior hires
David Kim, Head of Korea at Miller, added,``We expect to expand into other lines as we capitalise on the potential for close collaboration with our strong foundations in the London marine market.” London: Miller, an independent specialist (re)insurance broker,...
US hurricane losses could surge by 50% under 2°C global warming, MS Amlin study warns
The findings come as the industry grapples with an intensifying mismatch between risk exposure and pricing adequacy — a gap that MS Amlin cautions could leave communities underprepared for the financial fallout of future storms. MS Amlin CEO, Andrew Carrier’s...
Pension fund managers want changes on in bond rules for higher yield on retirement savings
Currently, investment in corporate bonds maturing in less than three years is capped at 10%, with most securities needing ratings from at least two credit agencies, according to a March 2025 circular by the pension regulator Mumbai/New Delhi: Indian pension managers...
AAIB initial report on plane crash found no mechanical maintenance issues with Boeing 787-8 plane AI CEO
"out of an abundance of caution and under the oversight of regulator DGCA, every Boeing 787 aircraft operating in our fleet was checked within days of the accident and all were found fit for service. We continue to perform all necessary checks, as we will any new ones...
Expanding Indian EV Market: Securing Battery Insurance
Battery, making up about 60% of an EV’s total cost often doesn’t get the focused attention it deserves. This makes it all the more important to highlight the value of dedicated battery insurance for EVs. With the total number of electric vehicles(EV) on the road...
Need to establish weather station at wind solar plants of 50 MW CEA
"Accurate measurement of critical meteorological parameters would optimise renewable energy generation. Also, it would improve overall generation predictability, efficiency, enhance grid reliability and ensure regulatory compliance," the goverment notification said...
Govt eases emission rules for coal power plants, reversing decade-old mandate
The government said the decision was taken after the Central Pollution Control Board carried out a detailed analysis of the increase in "carbon dioxide emission into the atmosphere due to operation of control measures being deployed." NEW DELHI: India has reversed a...
Amid Air India probe, US FAA, Boeing notify fuel switch locks are safe, document, sources say
The FAA's Continued Airworthiness Notification on July 11 came after a preliminary report on Friday into last month's Boeing 787-8 crash, which killed 260 people, raised questions over engine fuel cutoff switches. WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI/MONTREAL: The U.S. Federal...
Risk-Based Capital: Rewarding Indian insurers
The adoption of Risk-Based Capital (RBC) rules by the Indian insurance industry is more a strategic and forward-looking shift focussing not just on stability but also on expansion, and attracting long-term investment. It can better align India with global standards...
From hotel cancellation to loss of baggage, Ahmedabad air crash victims opted for array of retail insurance
The incident has triggered retail claims under various insurance categories like travel, personal accident, and life insurance, including those from Kisan Credit Card holders. Personal accident claims have emerged as a significant category, second only to life...
Fuel switches cut off before AI plane crash; no recommended action for 787-8 operators for now: AAIB
On June 12, Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating flight AI 171 en-route to London Gatwick crashed into a medical hostel complex soon after take-off from Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, including 241 persons who were onboard the plane. New Delhi: Fuel control...
10 hydropower projects damaged in Nepal floods, no significant effect on power export
In a statement, Independent Power Producers Association Nepal (IPPAN) said that seven hydropower projects currently generating 251 MW hydropower have been completely shut down due to the floods. Kathmandu: At least 10 hydropower projects have been damaged by floods in...
20 river sites under flood risk 3 locations in Assam and Bihar face severe inundation CWC
Overall, the CWC has flagged flood concerns in 20 locations, primarily in Assam, Bihar, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. New Delhi: Twenty river sites across India remain under flood risk, with one location in Assam and two in Bihar experiencing severe flood...
European Commission to propose floating Russian oil price cap
The Commission proposed lowering the Group of Seven (G7) nations’ price cap from $60 a barrel to $45 barrel in June in its 18th package of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The G7 price cap, aimed at curbing Russia’s ability to finance the war in...
Insurance cost surge for commercial ships sailing past Yemen’s Houthi militants
Shipowners now have to pay about 1% of a ship’s value if they want to pass through the Red Sea, said Marcus Baker, global head of marine cargo and logistics at Marsh McLennan, the world’s largest insurance broker. That’s up from 0.2% to 0.3% in recent months, a period...