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Not politics, not interest rates: India’s surging economy at risk from water

by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 4, 2024 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Features, Health, Policy, Risk Management

The shortages are affecting rural and urban Indians alike, disrupting agriculture and industry, stoking food inflation and risking social unrest. Contaminated water kills about 200,000 Indians each year, according to the government. People and the economy are...

Air pollution kills 33,000 every year even in ‘clean’ Indian cities: Lancet

by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 4, 2024 | Workplace/Employee Benefits

“The significant effects we are observing even below the Indian air quality limits are alarming,” said Bhargav Krishna, fellow at the Sustainable Futures Collaborative and the study’s lead author, “suggesting that perhaps we have set our standards higher than they...

India now has over 300 Family Offices from 45 in 2018 with smaller cities in focus: Report

by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 4, 2024 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography, Policy, Technology, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy

Family Offices have also evolved into holistic service providers, championing ESG and technology for sustainable wealth New Delhi: Driven by robust economic growth in India, the country now has over 300 Family Offices as against 45 in 2018 who are catalysing the...
Singapore Reinsurers’ Association announces new executive committee for 2024-2025,unveils its new logo

Singapore Reinsurers’ Association announces new executive committee for 2024-2025,unveils its new logo

by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 3, 2024 | International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance

The new members of the SRA are-Cindy Foo from Berkley Insurance Company, Emma Loynes, Lloyd’s of London (Asia),Mukul Kishore, SCOR Reinsurance Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd and Victor Kuk,Swiss Re Asia Pte Ltd Singapore: The Singapore Reinsurers’ Association (SRA) in its...

Houthis intensify attacks on merchant ships, send drone boats packed with explosives into the Red Sea

by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 3, 2024 | International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Risk Management

Insurance industry sources said that additional war risk premiums, paid when vessels sail through the Red Sea, were quoted up to 0.7% of the value of a ship in recent days from around 1% earlier this year, adding hundreds of thousands of dollars of extra costs and the...

Your favourite pani puri may increase risk of cancer, asthma & more

by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 3, 2024 | Data, Health, Regulation

“Use of an excess amount of artificial food colours and flavouring agents to make the dish look more appealing and increase palatability carries various health risks, especially in those who frequently indulge in outside food,” Edwina Raj, Head of Services –...

Poverty declines to 8.5% in 2022-24 from 21.2% in 2011-12: NCAER paper

by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 3, 2024 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy

According to the paper, during an era of economic growth, when opportunities increase, the long-term determinants of poverty may decline while accidents of life associated with natural disasters, illness and death, and changes in occupation-specific opportunities may...
Paytm launches ‘Paytm Health Saathi’ for merchant partners

Paytm launches ‘Paytm Health Saathi’ for merchant partners

by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 3, 2024 | Health, Indian News, Intermediaries, Non-Life, Risk Management, Technology

At Rs 35 per month, Paytm Health Saathi offers a range of services that includes unlimited doctor teleconsultation, and in-person doctor visits (OPD) within its partner network. It also includes income protection cover in the event of business interruptions due to...
Star Health launches Home Health Care service across 50 cities

Star Health launches Home Health Care service across 50 cities

by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 3, 2024 | Health, Indian News, Non-Life, Technology

Anand Roy,Managing director and CEO ,Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Customers can access treatment for various ailments such as fever, gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections, and more via a toll-free number or the Star Health mobile application. Through...
Govt officials visit Foxconn’s Chennai plant, question executives about hiring

Govt officials visit Foxconn’s Chennai plant, question executives about hiring

by AIP Online Bureau | Jul 3, 2024 | Health, Indian News, Regulation, Workplace/Employee Benefits

“We are collecting information, and have asked the company to submit documents like company policies, recruitment policies” as well as evidence of compliance with labour laws and information on maternity and retirement benefits, A. Narasaiah, the regional...
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