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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
AXA XL, a leading global insurance and reinsurance provider, has announced the addition of three new members to its Energy team in the UK & Lloyd’s Business Unit. The new appointments are expected to further enhance the team’s capabilities in the energy insurance market. Josephine Stroud, who has been appointed as Senior Underwriter for Energy … Read more
The Standard Fire and Special Perils (SFSP) policy is an insurance policy that provides coverage for damage or loss caused by fire and special perils such as floods, earthquakes, and storms. While this policy is generally taken for a period of one year, there may be situations where a short-term policy is needed, and the … Read more
