by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 8, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman “When women gain financial access, they gain independence. Women now hold over 28 crore Jan Dhan accounts, bringing financial services to households across India and strengthening their financial independence,” FM Sitharaman noted...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 8, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Policy, Reinsurance, Risk Management
Indian insurers and reinsurers have canceled hull coverages in war-affected areas after GIC Re flagged its seven-zone hull war-risk plan, effective March 1. The amended plan designates high-risk waters including Pakistan, the Persian Gulf, and Iran, besides...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 6, 2026 | Workplace/Employee Benefits
India buys more than 40% of its urea and phosphatic fertilizers from the Middle East. While imports could be hit, output within India has already been affected.Three Indian plants have been forced to reduce urea output as LNG supplies from Qatar have dropped sharply,...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 6, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Non-Life
Anand Roy, MD & CEO, Star Health said,“India is witnessing a meaningful shift in women’s approach to healthcare and financial protection.Younger women are engaging more in preventive care and integrating health insurance earlier into financial planning—viewing it...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 6, 2026 | Articles, Eco/Invest/Demography, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
With 75 million working women poised to unlock an Rs2.8 lakh crore market, Redseer’ report underscores that the next frontier for BFSI players lies in shifting from a male-centric “access” model to a household-centric “adoption” strategy...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 6, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Policy
“President Trump’s energy agenda has resulted in oil and gas production reaching the highest levels ever recorded. To enable oil to keep flowing into the global market, the Treasury Department is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 6, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Intermediaries, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
Analysts at Jefferies estimated on Thursday that potential industry losses from at least seven vessels reported damaged, at the time its note was published on March 5, could reach up to $1.75 billion. With most tankers valued between $200 million and $300 million, the...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 6, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Policy, Regulation, Reinsurance
In practice, the target will require an 85% emissions reduction from European industries against 1990 levels. The EU will pay developing countries via carbon credits, so they cut emissions on Europe’s behalf to make up the rest, to reach 90%.As part of the agreement,...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 6, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Risk Management
As part of negotiated arrangements reached on Thursday between mariners and commercial shipping companies, known as the International Bargaining Forum (IBF), seafarers can refuse to sail into the area, with repatriation at the company’s cost and compensation equal to...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 6, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
While major carrier Emirates said on Friday it was targeting “a return to 100% of its network” in the coming days, EU aviation regulator EASA extended a warning about high risks until March 11. Emirati airlines resumed some flights to global cities from the war-hit...
