by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 9, 2025 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Risk Management
In Asia, insurance capacity from Asian-based insurers remains very strong. Over the last two years, some insurers have set up new and expanded capacity in the region due to market profitability in the downstream sector. This is coupled by an increased demand from...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 9, 2025 | Articles, Eco/Invest/Demography, Risk Management
More than 80,000 incidents in top 20 countries connected to protest and riot activities around the world during 2024, Religious and politically motivated terrorism a major concern for governments and companies in the year ahead. Asia Pacific is the region with the...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 9, 2025 | Banking & Bancassurance, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Regulation, Risk Management
Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, Reserve Bank of India RBI has lowered the GDP growth forecast to 6.5 per cent from earlier projection of 6.7 per cent due to global uncertainties. The RBI lowered the inflation projection for the current fiscal to 4 per cent from 4.2 per...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 9, 2025 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Life, Non-Life, Pension & Social Security, Policy, Technology
The key priorities for the India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue on the Indian side have been flagged as cooperation in IFSC GIFT City, investment, insurance and pension sectors, fintech and digital economy, and mobilising affordable and sustainable climate finance...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 8, 2025 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Technology, Workplace/Employee Benefits
“Now with just a tap, users can share only the necessary data, giving them complete control over their personal information – New Aadhaar App (in beta testing phase)… Aadhaar verification becomes as simple as making UPI payment. Users can now...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 8, 2025 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy, Regulation, Risk Management
IMF report suggested enhanced data coverage with better granularity for mapping climate-related financial risks in India It acknowledges India’s insurance sector is strong and growing with a significant presence in both life and general insurance. The sector has...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 8, 2025 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Intermediaries, Non-Life, Regulation, Technology
Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd ( FIPL) is a registered corporate agent under composite category Hyderabad: The Indian insurance regulator IRDAI has slapped a fine of Rs 1,06 crore on prominent e-commerce company Flipkart, promoted by Binny Bansal and Sachin Banls, for...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 8, 2025 | International News, Risk Management
Boeing agreed in July to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a fine of up to $487.2 million. A judge set a June 23 trial date if no final agreement is reached. U.S. plane maker Boeing Co reached settlements with the families of two people who...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 8, 2025 | International News, Risk Management, Technology
While Berkshire didn’t describe the nature of the posts, the firm’s statement came amid circulation of an Instagram post claiming that the 94-year-old billionaire praised President Donald Trump’s economic policy. The video was posted March 13, but it circulated widely...
by AIP Online Bureau | Apr 8, 2025 | Banking & Bancassurance, Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Risk Management
Overnight in Asia, the Markit Itraxx Asia ex-Japan index, comprising sovereign and company debt, rose about 26 basis points to its highest since August last year “If we see credit struggling, spreads widening out significantly, precious metals and other havens like...
