Saving supply chains from climate shocks is a lure for investorsCompanies are increasingly focused on supply chain resilience. This trend is expected to continue, offering new opportunities and protectin...
28 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Corporate insurance rates crash amid growing competitionMumbai's commercial insurance market is experiencing a significant premium drop as insurers slash rates to secure large corporate clients. ...
13 Mar, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
Insurance-linked securities on anvil to diversify risksThe International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) plans to set up special purpose vehicles (SPVs) to issue insurance-linked se...
24 Feb, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Catastrophe bonds provide a financial safety net to insurersA SBI report published in July said that India ranks third after the US and China in recording the highest number of natural disasters sinc...
11 Dec, 2023, 06.13 AM IST
India's total insured losses at $1 bn in 2015: Swiss ReEven as the country's total economic losses from natural and man-made disasters exceeded $6.2 billion in 2015, the total insured losses wer...
30 Mar, 2016, 07.06 PM IST
Cost of natural disaster cover set to riseThe overall impact on property insurance rates would be marginal because catastrophic risks are one component of the policy.
17 Mar, 2016, 12.03 PM IST
Global economy loses $37 billion from calamities in H1 2015: Report"According to estimates, economic losses from both natural catastrophes and man-made disasters reached $ 37 bn in the first half of 2015," ...
11 Aug, 2015, 10.35 PM IST
GIC Re plans to set up national catastrophe fundGIC Re has the expertise of managing the terrorism pool effectively and the same would be applied for supervising the proposed catastrophic...
23 Nov, 2014, 11.55 AM IST
General Insurance Corporation to offer catastrophe bondsIndian bond investors will soon get a novel product — catastrophe bonds from the state-run reinsurer, but it will be a high risk and high-r...
02 May, 2014, 06.39 AM IST
- Higher non-life insurance spend can save big money
A new global report by Lloyds of London finds there is an annualised shortfall of $20 billion in insurance in India.
27 Nov, 2012, 05.00 AM IST
- Indonesian earthquake aftershocks: Insurers may impose new restrictions
The Indonesian earthquake may force reinsurers to impose new restrictions and lead to increase in premium and deductibles.
12 Apr, 2012, 05.57 AM IST
- 2011 costliest year for insurers with over 820 loss relevant events
With over 820 loss relevant events, 2011 became the costliest year for insurance industry in terms of natural catastrophe losses.
04 Jan, 2012, 04.51 PM IST
- Catastrophe-led losses hit a record this year
Economic losses arising out of very severe natural catastrophes during the first six months of 2011 have surpassed all previous records.
14 Jul, 2011, 03.59 AM IST
- Japan earthquake and nuclear catastrophe leaves a Rs 400 crore hole in GIC books
The total economic loss is estimated at around $409 billion. The insured loss, however, is estimated to be around $40 billion.
30 Jun, 2011, 03.22 AM IST
- Calamity insurance costs to go up after Japan disaster: Insurers
Expert also said the global re-insurance companies, like Munich Re or Swiss Re, might have to enhance their natural catastrophe budget for ...
11 Mar, 2011, 08.47 PM IST
- Natural, man-made disasters wipe out $269 bn globally in '08
It is not just the financial crisis that is proving costly for economies, but natural and man-made disasters are also eroding global wealth...
29 Mar, 2009, 10.20 AM IST