Ministries meet to put a cover on ships in war zoneIndian ministries are creating a sovereign-backed insurance plan. A $100 million Bharat Marine Pool is being formed by insurers to cover sh...
11 Apr, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Does your life insurance policy cover death due to war, terror attacks?Life insurance policy exclusions: Many individuals do not read the life insurance policy exclusions at the time of buying. Not reading and ...
22 May, 2025, 02.58 PM IST
LIC eases claims process for Jammu & Kashmir terror attack victimsFollowing the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people lost their lives, LIC has announced relief measures for ...
25 Apr, 2025, 12.50 AM IST
TATA AIG General Insurance excludes Red Sea route, others raise premiumsWith ships passing through the region becoming the target of increasing attacks and the resultant declaration by the JWC of Lloyds and othe...
10 Jan, 2024, 12.13 PM IST
War-risk premium not going up immediatelyAlthough war has not been declared, insurers will wait to see if the situation escalates or there is a lull.
28 Feb, 2019, 09.06 AM IST
Caught in Indo-Pak crossfire, insurers consider raising hull, marine premiumThe rate of both marine and hull are reinsurance market-driven, while war risk is generally associated with cross-border operations, foreig...
30 Sep, 2016, 08.59 AM IST
Learn with ETMarkets: All about political risk coverToday, companies are keen to know how to protect assets, get insurance in an event of political risk. This risk includes takeover, national...
21 Sep, 2016, 12.39 PM IST
Premiums for political risk insurance up 100-600% in war-torn countries: JLTSuch policies offer cover against damage to property due to acts of political violence and terror. Companies are also insured for losses du...
26 Nov, 2015, 01.54 AM IST
Does your policy cover you against terror attacks?In an increasingly hostile world, it makes sense to seek insurance cover that takes into account possibility of terror strikes and their fa...
23 Nov, 2015, 11.41 AM IST
Paris attacks fallout: Insurers foresee pick up in travel insuranceYou need read the fine print carefully to understand the scope of coverage and the items that the company will not pay for.
16 Nov, 2015, 06.38 PM IST
Airlines' insurance costs shoot up globally after a spate of accidentsWhile the cost of personal cover insurance is still under control, war and hull insurance costs have shot up.
13 Oct, 2014, 04.08 AM IST
Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash may be 'act of war' for insurersThe fact that the flight was brought down by a missile may trigger the war exclusion clause, which will mean that insurers pay only the vic...
19 Jul, 2014, 10.52 AM IST
Air India invites bid for insurance of 105-aircraft fleetAir India today invited bids from Indian companies for renewal of insurance for its entire 105- aircraft fleet worth a whopping nine billio...
14 May, 2014, 08.15 PM IST
- Make sure your policy covers terror risk too
Terror struck once again at the heart of the country last week, laying bare the vulnerable security infrastructure in the country.
14 Sep, 2011, 05.46 AM IST
Three pvt life cos won't cover you for terror attackThree private life insurance cos have excluded death caused by terror attacks from their policy covers.
04 Dec, 2008, 02.19 AM IST
- Insurers divided over cover for terror attacks
The terrorist attacks in Mumbai have made many wonder if they are covered under their existing insurance policies for such eventualities.
28 Nov, 2008, 04.38 AM IST
- Terror risks may not push up aviation insurance costs
With the terror plot to blow up aircraft being halted at Heathrow airport last week, costs of insurance for may actually come down for airl...
15 Aug, 2006, 03.10 AM IST