by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 30, 2026 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, International News
Death toll from the flash floods, which caused widespread devastation, has surged to nearly 700 and nearly 2,400 people remain missing following the disaster, according to authorities.. The impoverished Himalayan nation of 30 million people called for specialist...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 29, 2026 | Banking & Bancassurance, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News
Sashidhar Jagdishan, MD &CEO, HDFC Bank The issue of Jagdishan’s reappointment has been a subject of intense speculation, especially after the surprising resignation of non-executive chairman Atanu Chakraborty in March this year, citing concerns on ethics...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 29, 2026 | Articles, Eco/Invest/Demography, Non-Life, Regulation, Reinsurance
Going forward, the IFSCA should consider developing a separate regulatory framework for reinsurance MGAs, with distinct eligibility, capital adequacy, and business arrangement norms. More detailed guidance on fit-and-proper standards — particularly for principal...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 29, 2026 | Articles, Workplace/Employee Benefits
The retirement conversation in India should therefore evolve from “How much is enough at retirement?” to “How early can households build resilience for a longer life?” Early retirement planning is becoming a practical foundation for independence, dignity, and...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 29, 2026 | Articles, Eco/Invest/Demography, Intermediaries, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Risk Management
Insurers see huge growth potential, but these sectors bring serious risk complexities as well. Underwriters can no longer rely solely on standard construction, occupancy, fire protection and natural disaster exposure. They must look much closer at operational...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 29, 2026 | Articles, Life, Risk Management, Technology
AI can help make life insurance more personalised, relevant and transparent for customers, while simultaneously revolutionising product development, distribution and operational efficiency for insurers. Gyanendra Singh, Chief Technology Officer, Aviva India India...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 29, 2026 | Data, Eco/Invest/Demography
During January-June 2026, the BFSI sector contributed 36 per cent of the overall leasing of 20.6 million sq ft for GCCs across the leading eight cities.The eight cities are — Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata. New...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 29, 2026 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News
The plea said the committee should also submit a report on the impact on fuel efficiency, engine longevity and maintenance costs, warranty and insurance implications, the net environmental footprint, including tail-pipe emissions and water consumption associated with...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 29, 2026 | Indian News, Non-Life
Naveen Chandra Jha, MD & CEO, SBI General Insurance, said, “We have started FY27 on a strong note with sustained growth across all key parameters. We have built solid foundations and expect this growth momentum to carry us to a strong year-end. Our GDPI stood at...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 28, 2026 | Indian News, Non-Life
In his petition, Anurag, the claimant, told presiding officer Abhilash Malhotra that he was driving a goods vehicle for his employer, Yogesh Kumar, on December 4, 2023, near the Beg Sarai flyover on Outer Ring Road when a heavy goods vehicle rammed his vehicle from...
