In a significant move to address the growing cases of mental health issues, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has taken proactive steps to enhance mental health coverage in health insurance policies. In October 2022, IRDAI mandated all health insurance policies to cover mental illness, but the progress was slow. As a…
Chubb Climate+, a leading insurance provider, has announced the launch of its latest product, Climate+ Renewables, designed to bolster the growth of renewable and alternative energy projects in the UK. The solution caters to small to medium renewable projects worth up to £50m in contract value, focusing on onshore wind and ground-mounted photovoltaic solar. Climate+…
India’s healthcare system is under threat from cybercriminals, warns a new study by Check Point Research. The report highlights that the healthcare sector is the most targeted industry, with smaller and more agile threat actors and ransomware groups causing the maximum number of cyber incidents in 2022. As healthcare institutions increasingly adopt new-age technologies like…
Surrogacy: A New Hope for Childless Couples. In a significant move, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed all insurance companies to include the cost of surrogacy under their health insurance policies. This development is expected to provide a ray of hope for couples who have been struggling with fertility issues…
What is the new role that Adam Clifford will assume as the Division President of International Casualty Business at Chubb, and what are his responsibilities in this position? Chubb, a leading publicly traded property-casualty insurance company, has announced the appointment of Adam Mason as the executive vice president of casualty for Overseas General Insurance. In…
Welcome to our channel where we bring you the latest insights on topics that matter. Today, we’re discussing a topic that affects us all: the impact of climate change on insurance rates and coverage. As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, insurance companies are facing higher costs and are passing them on to…
Specialist MGA, Avid Insurance, has chosen Allianz Partners UK (AzP UK) as its new capacity provider for underwriting travel policies sold through Avid’s network of partners. AzP UK is a leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance and has made notable travel insurance acquisitions in recent years, making it a significant player in the UK’s travel…
Can insurance be considered as a means of passive wealth creation? This is a common question asked by many. Many people wonder whether insurance can serve as a passive source of wealth creation. However, the answer to this question is simply ‘NO’ , insurance cannot be described as a way to create wealth passively. It…