by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 19, 2021 | Indian News, Life
New Delhi: The centre on Tuesday has approved the name of Siddhartha Mohanty,57, CEO, LIC Housing Finance, for the position of one of the the managing directors of the Life Insurance Corporation(LIC). Mohanty can take over as MD of the LIC on or after 1st Feb and will...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 19, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Risk Management, Technology
New Delhi: India’s technology ministry has asked WhatsApp to withdraw changes to its privacy policy the messenger announced this month, saying the new terms take away choice from Indian users.The demand creates a new headache for WhatsApp and its U.S....
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 19, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Risk Management, Technology
The debate around tracing the original creator of message on digital platforms is likely to continue in India and requirements to comply with the proposed idea may adversely impact user's security and privacy, according to a whitepaper by US-based non-profit...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 19, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Facts, Health, Pandemic, Risk Management, Technology
American social media giant Facebook is publishing a research conducted by its artificial intelligence (AI) unit in an effort to help healthcare providers predict in advance if a COVID-19 patient may need more intensive care solutions and adjust resources accordingly....
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 19, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Non-Life, Pandemic, Risk Management
New Delhi: With a low turnout of healthcare workers on the first two days of the COVID-19 vaccination drive, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said the exercise is voluntary and a matter of ''personal decision'' for people whether to get...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 19, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Risk Management
Singapore: Sea robbery and piracy related incidents across Asia increased 17% year on year to just under 100 in 2020, amid consistent threat of possible attacks by the Abu Sayyaf Group, or ASG, prompting warnings for enhanced vigilance, an international watchdog...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 19, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Non-Life, Pandemic
New Delhi: India reported the lowest number of daily coronavirus infections in over seven months with 10,064 new cases, which took the caseload to 1,05,81,837, while recoveries have surged to 1,02,28,753, according to Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday The...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 19, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, International News, Non-Life, Pandemic
The WHO is in advanced negotiations with Pfizer to include the firm’s Covid-19 shot in the body’s vaccine-sharing scheme Covax, which would speed vaccine deliveries to poorer countries, a senior WHO official said on Monday. So far, over half of the 50...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 18, 2021 | Articles, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Non-Life, Pandemic, Reinsurance, Risk Management, Technology, Workplace/Employee Benefits
A trio of Covid-19 related risks heads up the 10th Allianz Risk Barometer 2021, reflecting potential disruption and loss scenarios companies are facing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Business interruption (#1 with 41% responses) and Pandemic outbreak...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 18, 2021 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, International News, Non-Life, Pandemic
Oslo: Norway said Monday no link had been established between Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine and post-vaccination deaths in the country but recommended doctors consider the overall health of the most frail before giving them the jab. Since the start of...
