by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 26, 2023 | International News, Policy, Regulation, Workplace/Employee Benefits
“The lawsuit alleges that, from at least September 2018 to May 2022, SpaceX routinely discouraged asylees and refugees from applying and refused to hire or consider them, because of their citizenship status, in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act,” the...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 26, 2023 | International News, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Workplace/Employee Benefits
Ms. Sommer was awarded 1.29 million pounds in a ruling published on Thursday, which the tribunal said was for “injury to feelings, personal injury and aggravated damages” and other financial losses, including the loss of a bonus in 2021 London: A former Swiss Re...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Health, International News
The Commission’s mandate is to strengthen dialogue and foster collaboration with WHO and among one another. It will also provide recommendations to support WHO in this engagement at all levels (global, regional and national) towards the achievement of universal health...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Policy
So far, 30 of 33 states have agreed to the co-branding plan except for Delhi, Odisha, and West Bengal which have opted to remain out of it. Kolkata: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said that the West Bengal government should implement the central...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Facts, Health
Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws for the group of synthetic chemicals known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They are potentially harmful to people, wildlife and the environment. They have been associated with a number of health problems,...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Non-Life
insurers are limiting the coverage to those with benchmark disabilities in contravention of the legal framework. Even their websites, apps, and claims processes do not adhere to the accessibility standards mandated by the RPWD Act of 2016. A panel meeting of the...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Briefs, Eco/Invest/Demography, Non-Life, Reinsurance
As the ongoing floods in Himachal Pradesh have caused widespread loss to property(homes and businesses) and infrastructure, the IRDAI on Friday asked general insurers and standalone health insurance companies to mobilise all resources to ensure that all claims are...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Banking & Bancassurance, Briefs, Life
Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) has tied-up with Saraswat Cooperative Bank, a scheduled bank headquartered at Mumbai, to distribute its products. The bank has a vast network of 294 branches spread over six states and is catering to over 2 million customers. It has...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Eco/Invest/Demography, International News, Regulation, Risk Management, Technology
People in the 27-nation European Union can alter some of what shows up when they search, scroll and share on the biggest social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook and other tech giants like Google and Amazon.That’s because Big Tech companies,...
by AIP Online Bureau | Aug 25, 2023 | Facts, Risk Management, Technology
“Autonomous driving systems are on track to become the predominant mode of transportation in the future. However, these systems are susceptible to software bugs, which can potentially result in severe injuries or even fatalities for both pedestrians and...
