by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 26, 2026 | Intermediaries, International News, Technology
“As market conditions evolve, we are focused on broadening out parts of our existing portfolio where we see the potential for further growth. Cyber is one of those areas, and we believe there is a clear opportunity to build a larger and more meaningful position in the...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 26, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News
The flash floods in Nepal have caused significant damage in bordering areas, including the loss of at least eight lives. Local reports indicated that several people are missing after floodwaters surged through Nepal’s Nuwakot and Dhading districts, with the Bhote...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 26, 2026 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, International News
Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the parliament that an earthquake hit the Tibet region at 8:37 am (local time) and the flash floods were reported three minutes later, suggesting the tremors may have caused a glacial outburst which triggered the floods. The...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 26, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Risk Management
Some of the tankers Iran listed are owned or chartered by Saudi Aramco and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC). The ships have been used for shuttling crude, refined products and liquefied natural gas (LNG) out of the Gulf for STS transfer off Fujairah in the UAE or...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Risk Management, Technology
DeepSeek is the AI of choice for Chinese hackers because it’s relatively powerful with very low cyber guardrails,” said Charles Li, chief analyst at TeamT5. “Western models are highly sought-after but their guardrails are much more strict and require a lot more effort...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2026 | International News, Non-Life
Tokio Marine reviewed several takeover targets over the past months, including Insurance Australia Group (IAG) and Suncorp, as well as Canada’s Intact Financial Corp., the report said. Japanese insurer Tokio Marine has identified Australian insurer Suncorp as a...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2026 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Technology
Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud was identified as the most difficult type to detect and prevent, with 58 per cent of organisations finding it challenging to manage. Identity theft was challenging for 54 per cent, while money mule activity stood at 53 per cent....
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Risk Management
In a post on X, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “Conflicts in different regions are choking arteries of global trade & squeezing the global food system. Navigational rights & freedoms are vital for international peace &...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Risk Management, Technology
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, on Monday, expressed concern over the emergence of a commercial technology ecosystem allegedly accessing, retrieving and verifying sensitive personal information contained in...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2026 | Indian News, Life, Non-Life, Regulation
IRDAI is committed to ensuring that insurers operate within the regulatory guardrails governing their expenses, thereby promoting sound financial management, transparency and accountability across the insurance sector. It will continue to take appropriate supervisory...
