In a surprising development, V. Jagannathan, the founder of Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd, has stepped down from the company’s Board. Earlier this year, he had already resigned from his position as Chairman. The resignation, effective immediately from June 10, 2023, was confirmed by Star Health in a filing with the Bombay Stock…
Marine Insurance: When it comes to protecting maritime assets and mitigating risks, marine insurance plays a vital role. It provides coverage against the perils of the sea, ensuring that ship owners, cargo owners, and other stakeholders are safeguarded from financial losses. However, within the realm of marine insurance, there exists a concept known as “wagering…
Marine Insurance: In the vast expanse of history, certain inventions and practices have shaped the world as we know it. Among these transformative milestones lies an often overlooked but crucial development—the birth of marine insurance. Delving into the depths of the 14th century, we unveil the remarkable story of the world’s first known marine insurance…
Washington, DC, experienced an unusual phenomenon on Thursday as a thick blanket of smoke, originating from Canadian wildfires, descended upon the city. The hazy air quality forced residents of the nation’s capital to take precautionary measures, choosing to stay indoors to avoid the unhealthy conditions. As a result, the typically bustling city saw reduced traffic…
In a heart-wrenching case, the Calcutta High Court has delivered a verdict stating that death caused by a mosquito bite is not covered under an accident insurance policy. The court reasoned that illness does not fall within the scope of accidental death, and a mosquito bite lacks the suddenness and shock required to be classified…
US weather agencies have recently announced the formation of an El Nino weather condition, which is expected to intensify until the winter months this year. This news coincides with the arrival of the monsoon in the Indian mainland, starting with Kerala. El Nino is characterized by abnormal warming of surface waters in the eastern and…
In a significant move aimed at safeguarding the interests of thousands of policyholders of Sahara India Life Insurance Co. Ltd., the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has directed the takeover of the company’s live insurance policies by SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd., the country’s largest privately held life insurer. Irdai’s decision comes…
In the wake of the devastating triple train crash in Odisha, the Finance Ministry has taken swift action, calling upon insurance companies to expedite the claim settlement process for the victims. With a heartfelt plea for swift justice, the ministry has reached out to insurers, urging them to provide updates on measures taken to identify…