Indian
Govt appoints IAS officer Tamboli Fakirbhai from Cabinet Secreteriate as IRDAI executive director
Tamboli Ayyaj Fakirbhai, IAS, executive director, IRDAI Fakirbhai’s...
Set up panel to examine ‘unethical’ pharma marketing practices: SC to Govt
The bench said the committee would make its recommendations to the...
Consultation paper on AI regulations in a month; safety, deepfakes key focus areas: Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union IT Minister The minister made it clear that...
Distribution reforms to generate employment, make new players’ entry easier: IRDAI Member
Girija Subramanian,member, Distribution, IRDAI The effective dates...
International
Landslide, possible dam breach may have triggered Nepal flash flood,damages two hydropower projects damaged
The flood that struck Nepal around 4 am local time swept away...
South Korean banks were likely hacked by a China-based actor with an AI agent, CrowdStrike says
Adam Meyers, senior vice president of counter adversary operations...
Companies experience sharp increase in business interruption losses, says Allianz
According to a new analysis from Allianz Commercial, the average...
Businesses boost risk management spend but resilience gap remains;Hiscox report
Kate Markham, Hiscox London Market CEO, said: “Our research...
Briefs
ICICI Prudential rebrands itself as ICICI Life Insurance
Private sector firm 'ICICI Prudential Life Insurance' on Monday...
Aon makes two leadership appointments for Japan Global Solutions
Global re/insurance broker Aon plc announced two leadership...
Events
2nd Edition of IFSCA-IRDAI GIFT IFSC Global Reinsurance Summit in Mumbai on Jan 20
2nd Edition of IFSCA-IRDAI GIFT IFSC Global Reinsurance...
India InsurTech Association’s Annual Event on Nov 20
"Pathways to Inclusive Insurance - A Vision for 2047"India...

Articles
CAFE III: Roadmap for technology flexibility and cleaner vehicle transition
"CAFE III regulation lays down a structured road-map with...
Climate Disasters: Shrinking funding & heightened risk of GLOFs
Himalayan glaciers are losing mass 65% faster than they were a...
Future of Claims Management: Simplified, smarter and seamless for general insurance customers
The ability to submit claims through dedicated microsites or mobile...
Features
Data
Interviews
“For Munich Re, it is of utmost importance that rates and conditions are risk-adequate to insure sustainability of the business”
With the beginning of the renewal season in Asian region, Hitesh...
“Acquisitions in India remain an option if a compelling opportunity arises aligning with our long-term vision”
Laurent Rousseau, CEO of Europe, IMEA and Global Capital Solutions,...
Facts
Study finds climate change could worsen risk of diarrhoea among children in South, Southeast Asia
The findings, published in the journal Environmental Research, also highlight temperature extremes and declining rainfall (in a year's wettest month) as the two main climate-associated factors driving a higher risk of diarrhoea among children. Climate change could...
Should anti-ageing medicines be banned in India?
“Anti-ageing medicine is becoming very popular but it's mostly unregulated. Many of these products are sold without proper scientific studies to prove they work. Some may even have harmful side effects, especially if taken for long periods,” former AIIMS Director Dr...
‘Bloody terrified’: Flying anxiety peaks in India after fatal Air India crash
Some travellers are becoming more choosy in selecting their airline and aircraft (Boeing or Airbus) while others are so anxious they are taking more drastic steps by rescheduling or cancelling their air travel plans altogether. Retired Air Force officer Dinesh K. has...
Rising liver ailments a concern; diet key to health and overall wellness: Experts
Currently, youngsters aged 23-30 are getting diagnosed with fatty liver due to constant consumption of sugary, fatty, junk, canned and processed foods," Greeneagles Hospital director ((HPB surgery, pancreas, intestine and liver transplant) Dr Anurag Shrimal said...
South Africa most dangerous country to drive India ranks 49th among 53 surveyed
India, at 49th place, was listed among the bottom five with the US ranking 51, making it the third most dangerous country to drive, according to Zutobi.com, the international driver's education company with courses in multiple countries Johannesburg: South Africa has...



