by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 23, 2021 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Non-Life
“There may be fewer, but they are going to be lasting longer, and more intense,” Vicky Espinoza, an author of the NASA study who is now a graduate student at the University of California Merced, said. Atmospheric rivers of the kind that drenched California...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 23, 2021 | Risk Management, Technology, Workplace/Employee Benefits
The cyber security incident on Nov. 19 forced Vestas to shut down IT systems across multiple business units and locations to contain the issue, but the Danish company said it has been able to continue operations. COPENHAGEN: Shares in Vestas Wind Systems A/S dropped...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 23, 2021 | Indian News, Policy, Risk Management, Technology, Workplace/Employee Benefits
According to data provided by the Delhi Police during its annual press conference in February, there was a rise in cybercrime cases from March to May 2020, when restrictions were in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The number of such cases went up from around 2,000...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 22, 2021 | Articles, Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Non-Life, Policy, Reinsurance, Risk Management
Man-made climate change not only directly affects the frequency and severity of weather-related hazards, it also brings longer-term shifts such as sea level rise, water scarcity and quality issues, as well as sustained higher temperatures and heatwaves, said the...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 22, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Facts, Health, Workplace/Employee Benefits
Indians are not only focused on saving for the future (58 per cent of the respondents) but also want to spend for experiences and goods/ physical possessions (50 per cent each), the report said adding that robust vaccination drives and an uptick in positive consumer...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 22, 2021 | Intermediaries, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
“In a world that is more volatile, interdependent and faster moving than ever before, the risks our clients face are becoming more frequent and severe and the need for better decisions has never been greater,” said Aon CEO Greg Case . CHICAGO: Aon plc, a...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 22, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Risk Management, Technology
The BSE index has shed 2,253 points (3.7 per cent) in the last four straight trading sessions. “Subdued listing and continued weak trading of Paytm is a big sentimental setback to the domestic market,” Vinod Nair, head of research at Geojit Financial...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 22, 2021 | Briefs, Health, Workplace/Employee Benefits
Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.) has partnered with Practo, an integrated healthcare company, to provide health and wellness plans to its employees. From online consultations with verified doctors across 23+ specialties (including General...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 22, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy, Workplace/Employee Benefits
Domestic workers are the third-largest category of workers after agriculture and construction All India Survey on Domestic Workers is aimed to estimate the number and proportion of domestic workers at the national and state level, percentage distribution of domestic...
by AIP Online Bureau | Nov 22, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News
Income uncertainties, caused by job losses, salary cuts or limited increments, while facing Covid-related medical expenses (actual or anticipated) and skyrocketing cost of two-wheeler ownership, have led to purchase deferrals this festive season, said Rohan Kanwar...
