by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 17, 2020 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, International News
Most companies in Britain don’t have insurance cover for closures caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the Association of British Insurers said on Tuesday. The government recommended on Monday that people avoid restaurants, bars and clubs, and work...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 17, 2020 | Articles, Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health
By Muneeza Naqvi, Archana Chaudhary and Bibhudatta Pradhan Delhi: India could become the next global hotspot for virus cases, with experts warning containment measures that proved successful elsewhere in Asia may not work in the world's second-most populous...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 17, 2020 | Health, Indian News, Regulation
Hyderabad: In a bid put in place a uniform approach while applying proportionate deductions in health insurance claims when policyholders opt for room with a higher rent than the eligible limit under the policy, the insurance regulator IRDA is planning to...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 17, 2020 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News
Mumbai: Investor wealth dropped by Rs 9.74 lakh crore in two days of market fall this week triggered by weak global trends and fears of coronavirus hitting the overall economy. In two days, investors have lost Rs 9,74,176.71 crore wealth. At close of...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there has been a coordinated response to the coronavirus outbreak and asserted that "no stone is being left unturned" to ensure people are healthy. Modi also hailed the contribution...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 17, 2020 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy
New Delhi: The government on Monday said no decision has been taken to discontinue printing of Rs 2,000 banknotes, and state-owned SBI and Indian Bank are reconfiguring ATMs for Rs 500 and Rs 200 notes. "No indent was placed with the presses...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 17, 2020 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News
New Delhi: There are 72 functional Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) laboratories conducting tests for coronavirus and private NABL-accredited labs will soon be operationalised across the country, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava on Tuesday said....
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 17, 2020 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Non-Life, Regulation, Reinsurance
Hyderabad: Even as global reinsurers are expanding their business, since they set up their operations two years ago in India, an high-level panel headed by TR Alamelu,member(Non-life), IRDAI, among other things, has recommended bringing down the tax...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 17, 2020 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, International News, Non-Life
London: British insurers Admiral, Aviva and Direct Line are no longer offering travel insurance to new customers, they said on their websites on Friday. “The ongoing global situation with coronavirus means there’s much greater likelihood of...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 16, 2020 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health
If the coronavirus forces Europe’s soccer leagues to cancel the rest of the season, TV networks may be able to demand more than $1 billion in compensation. The move to suspend international games and competitions in England, Spain and Italy has got media...
