by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 17, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Facts, Health, Non-Life, Pandemic, Pension & Social Security
Fewer women will regain jobs lost to the COVID-19 pandemic during the recovery period, than men, according to a new study released on Monday by the UN’s labour agency. In Building Forward Fairer: Women’s rights to work and at work at the core of the...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 17, 2021 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
As Haiti struggles to recover from the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit over the weekend, killing some 1,300 people, the UN is warning that many people are likely to be affected by Tropical Depression Grace, a storm which is expected to bring...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 17, 2021 | Intermediaries, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
Guy Carpenter announced the appointment of Michael Harden as President of Asia Pacific, with immediate effect. In this role, Mr. Harden will work closely with colleagues and clients across Guy Carpenter’s network of offices in the Asia Pacific region....
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 17, 2021 | Intermediaries, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
ARLINGTON, VA: Willis Towers Watson, announced that its board of directors has unanimously selected Carl Hess as the company’s new president and next chief executive officer (CEO). Hess, who currently serves as Willis Towers Watson’s Head of Investment,...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 17, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Risk Management, Technology
Beijing: China moved on Tuesday to tighten control of its technology sector, publishing detailed rules aimed at tackling unfair competition and companies' handling of critical data. Beijing has been firming its grip on internet platforms in recent months, citing...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 17, 2021 | International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Technology
Hannover: Industrial insurer HDI Global launches new remote risk survey app: Virtual risk inspections for industrial customers In responding to the emerging circumstances, the industrial insurer HDI Global SE has created a new solution for digitally based remote work...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 17, 2021 | International News, Reinsurance
Zurich: Swiss Re today announced changes in the leadership of its Reinsurance Business Unit. Effective 1 January 2022, Jason Richards has been appointed Country President and CEO UK & Ireland. He will be succeeded by Julie Stephenson as...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 17, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Pandemic
Mumbai: India's pharmaceutical sector is looking at an opportunity to the tune of USD 10 to 11 billion in the form of COVID-19 vaccine supply, in both domestic and export markets in the next three years, rating agency Care Ratings has said in a report....
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 17, 2021 | Indian News, Life
New Delhi: Life Insurance Corporation of India and Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) have expressed their willingness to set up funds for startups to help budding entrepreneurs, a senior official said on Monday. Additional Secretary in the...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 17, 2021 | Health, Indian News, Technology
Healthtech wearable glucose tracker Ultrahuman announced on Tuesday that it has raised USD 17.5 million in Series B funding. This brings the total funds raised so far to USD 25 million, the metabolic fitness platform said in a statement. The funds raised will be used...
