Middle East tensions: Indian insurers review marine cargo exposure, ICICI Lombard hikes war-risk premiumIndian insurers are reviewing marine cargo exposures in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Red Sea due to escalating geopolitical tens...
12 Mar, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
On a War-footing: Reinsurers move to rework marine, aviation policies as West Asia tensions riseGlobal reinsurers are reviewing war risk insurance for ships and planes due to rising tensions in West Asia. Strait of Hormuz is now seen a...
03 Mar, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
What's in the EU's proposed 19th package of Russia sanctionsEuropean Commission proposed a new set of sanctions against Russia. This is the 19th package after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The sancti...
19 Sep, 2025, 06.32 PM IST
EU approves 5 billion euro French scheme for wine exports to USThe European Commission has approved a 5 billion euro French scheme to facilitate wine and spirits exports to the U.S. until July 2025, aim...
08 May, 2025, 11.47 PM IST
Higher shipment value to bulk up insurers' premium incomeIndia's export insurance sector may gain from increased shipment values despite facing challenges from a proposed 27% US tariff on Indian i...
04 Apr, 2025, 12.36 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
Indian insurance companies cancel coverage for war damageWhile this will have an impact for marine cargo insurance policies, which is important for businesses involved in shipping and transporting...
24 Oct, 2023, 12.47 AM IST
India's general insurers eye bigger marine pool for Russian oil, fertiliser shipmentsLast year, general insurance companies led by state-run reinsurer GIC Re had set up a cargo pool for fertiliser imports with a net capacity...
03 Mar, 2023, 09.44 AM IST
EU decides to ease sanctions on Russian oil exports“With a view to avoid any potential negative consequences for food and energy security around the world, the EU decided to extend the exemp...
24 Jul, 2022, 10.01 AM IST
Petrol, diesel prices rise after falling for two weeksAt Indian Oil Corporation pumps in Delhi, petrol was priced at Rs 76.25 per litre and diesel Rs 67.75 per litre.
30 Jul, 2018, 07.43 PM IST
PSUs may be first to start shipment on International North-South Transport CorridorThe corridor has been tested for dry runs, but to test its viability and boost two-way trade, the government is likely to first ask PSUs.
13 Dec, 2016, 01.27 AM IST
ECGC to introduce specialised products for medium, small and micro enterprisesExport Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd, is having plans to introduce new products targeted at MSMEs, informed N. Shankar.
10 Jan, 2014, 02.43 PM IST
Special cover for Iran oil imports may goHopes rise after France's foreign minister hints EU may lift some sanctions on Iran in December.
26 Nov, 2013, 04.17 AM IST
BRICS nations keen to set up reinsurance companyIndia is also hopeful that such a firm can help the country as it has abysmally low general insurance penetration.
11 Nov, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Private refiners to get special insurance coverThe measures is part of the plan outlined recently by oil minister Veerappa Moily to the Prime Minister to cut India's oil import bill by $...
23 Sep, 2013, 02.00 AM IST
Rs 2,000 crore insurance to refiners for using Iranian oil soonFin Min has initiated the process of setting up of a Rs 2K-cr fund to provide insurance cover to domestic refineries that process Iranian o...
21 Aug, 2013, 06.26 PM IST
- Supply of Iranian crude: Talks heading in positive direction
A bottleneck in the smooth supply of Iranian crude oil to India is expected to be removed soon with the state-run insurance cos agreeing to...
12 Aug, 2012, 01.14 PM IST