by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 28, 2026 | Intermediaries, Non-Life, Reinsurance
James Hands, CEO, Miller, said, “Miller has worked with clients in MENA for decades and we are incredibly excited to have found a long-term partner in Shields to enhance our offering and reach. This acquisition will allow us to access a new placement hub in Dubai and...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 28, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Policy, Reinsurance, Risk Management
The attack pushes the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dims hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran’s long-running nuclear dispute with the West. U.S. and Isreal have launched military strikes against Iran on Saturday plunging the...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 28, 2026 | Indian News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
Despite its lack of underwriting profitability, ICICI Lombard has consistently outperformed India’s general insurance market. The company’s investment income, including capital gains on equity investments, remains a key contributor of overall earnings to offset...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 27, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Risk Management
Australia on Wednesday “directed the departure of all dependents of Australian officials posted to Israel in response to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.” India and several European countries with missions in Iran advised citizens...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 27, 2026 | Facts
Though the study didn’t probe the cause of a higher or lower risk of certain cancers, researchers hypothesized that diets higher in fruit, vegetables, fiber and without processed meat could lower risks. The lack of meat is likely to be the reason for the different...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 27, 2026 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Policy, Risk Management
“For Maldives, multilateralism is not an abstract ideal, but a matter of survival. It is a low-lying country, with more than 99 per cent of the territory comprising oceans. The sea levels could rise by a metre by the end of this century, which can have economic...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 27, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy
“…we are improving our GDP growth outlook for FY27 from 6.8 to 7.2 previously to 7 to 7.4 per cent under the new series…the economy is more likely to achieve a number closer to 7.4 per cent rather than 7 per cent,” Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 27, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
Elevated volatility, geopolitical concerns, and cautious positioning ahead of key macroeconomic triggers kept investors defensive. The prevailing mood was clearly risk-off, with near-term direction likely to hinge on global developments, foreign fund flows, and...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 27, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News
The epicentre of the quake was at a place named Nayabazar in Bangladesh, some 100 km from Kolkata.The USGS said the earthquake was located at latitude 22.451°N and longitude 89.139°E, at a depth of 9.8 kilometres.There was no immediate report of any loss of life or...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 26, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Regulation, Reinsurance
“PartnerRe’s GIFT City branch will provide support to Indian clients, enhancing responsiveness, regulatory alignment, and ease of doing business, offering locally the depth of PartnerRe’s global underwriting expertise and capital strength.With our experienced...
