by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 13, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Non-Life, Regulation, Reinsurance
Bobby Swarup, Founder and CEO of Niyam Group, said “I am grateful to Lloyd’s, our investor J.C. Flowers & Co. and their adviser Macquarie Capital, and to our partners, Guy Carpenter and PoloWorks, for their belief in Niyam and its purpose. This marks the beginning...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 13, 2026 | Indian News, Life
`The recent ‘0% GST reform’ on individual policies has significantly aided growth of our retail protection segment. In Q3-FY2026, this segment registered a strong 40.8% year-on-year growth. Consequently, the retail sum assured, i.e., the total life cover...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 13, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News, Policy, Regulation
According to sources, Blinkit has already acted on the directive and removed the 10-minute delivery promise from its branding. Other aggregators are expected to follow suit in the coming days. The move is aimed at ensuring greater safety, security and improved working...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 13, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Policy
“All persons who wish to avail of health facilities in Delhi would now be entitled to take benefit under the EWS criteria of Rs.5,00,000/-, upon satisfying the necessary pre-conditions. The said enhancement would apply to all government hospitals across Delhi...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 13, 2026 | Indian News, Policy
“For every dog bite, death or injury caused to children or elderly, we are going to ask the state governments to pay heavy compensation, as they did not do anything on implementation of norms in the past five years. Also, responsibility and accountability will...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 13, 2026 | Indian News, Policy
Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, introduced in July 2018, bars any “enquiry or inquiry or investigation” against a public servant for recommendations made in discharge of official duties without prior approval from the competent authority. New...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 13, 2026 | Climate, Environment, Renewable Energy, Eco/Invest/Demography, Intermediaries, International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance
In the Asia-Pacific region, natural disasters resulted in overall losses amounting to roughly US$ 73bn; this is above the 10-year average of US$ 66bn. Only US$ 9bn was insured. In many lower-income countries, insurance penetration remains below 5% Munich: Natural...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 12, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Wealth Management/ Philanthropy
More than 56 per cent identified climate change and environmental degradation as the greatest threat to the world; personally, 51 per cent cited inflation and instability as their greatest worry, while 41 per cent identified climate change as the second most...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 12, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Intermediaries, Non-Life, Policy
The scheme provides cashless hospitalization for specific ailments/procedures up to ₹5,00,000 per family per year on a floater basis and from January 2022 to 2027, the scheme is being implemented through UII. Chennai:The Govt of Tamilnadu on Monday has renewed their...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 12, 2026 | Briefs, Health, Intermediaries, Life, Reinsurance
International broker Aon has promoted Neha Shah as to head its Life and Health (L&H) business India. Shah, an actuary, who had joined Aon’s L&H team last year, will be responsible for leading and supporting the strategy execution for the reinsurance...
