India's GIC Re plans to reduce share of overseas property risk as climate losses riseIndian reinsurer GIC Re is strategically shifting its overseas business focus. Amidst escalating climate-related losses globally, the compa...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Data centers are stewing in their own pollutionA new study reveals a significant portion of planned data centers face high climate risks, potentially becoming uninsurable due to extreme ...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Stocks in news: IFCI, Tata Motors, General Insurance Corp, Corona Remedies, HFCLMarkets extended their winning streak for the fourth consecutive session, driven by favorable global cues and sustained sector-wide buying....
18 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
GIC shares dip 4% as Rs 3,088 crore OFS opens for retail investors. Should you participate?General Insurance Corporation of India shares saw a dip as the government initiated an Offer for Sale. Retail investors can now bid for a s...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Retail players can skip GIC Re's OFS: AnalystsRetail investors are advised to skip the government's offer for sale in General Insurance Corp of India. Analysts point to ongoing profitab...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.34 AM IST
Insurance CEOs’ pay now linked to claims and customer grievances: What it means for policyholdersInsurance CEOs’ remuneration will now partly depend on how well they treat policyholders, from settling claims to resolving complaints. A t...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Extreme weather to drive $20 trillion in global spendingAnalysts note that companies involved in environmental adaptation and mitigation have already outperformed the broader market significantly.
03 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Insurers racing to ‘AI-proof’ systems as IRDAI flags risksIndian insurers are rethinking how they assess cyber risks. Regulators have asked them to review exposure to artificial intelligence-driven...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Warren Buffett's framework for finding businesses to invest : The ‘Shiftless Nephew test’Warren Buffett once revealed a brutally simple test for separating great businesses from merely good ones: Could you put a lazy, not-too-sm...
15 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Commercial property insurer FM launches new insurance policy for manufacturers in IndiaThrough FM Essential, insurance company FM says it can support a broader group of manufacturing companies with their resilience journeys.
13 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Will provide insurance to all vessels coming to or going from India: DFS Secretary NagarajuIndia has launched its own maritime insurance pool. This initiative aims to support Indian maritime trade. Vedanta Sterlite, Balrampur Suga...
12 May, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ajit Jain: ‘Just because you don't find another Ajit…’ – inspiring lessons on leadership, teamwork and why strong companies grow beyond one person at Berkshire HathawayAjit Jain quote shows that strong companies do not depend on one person. Berkshire Hathaway can still grow even without him. His journey fr...
03 May, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Centre allows 100% FDI in insurance via auto route"Foreign investment in this sector shall be subject to compliance with the provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938(4 of 1938), and the condit...
03 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Berkshire Hathaway profit rises despite consumer stress, cash sets recordBerkshire Hathaway reported stronger Q1 operating profit despite economic headwinds impacting consumer businesses. Led by Warren Buffett an...
02 May, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
India notifies 100% foreign investment in insurance sector, LIC limit stays at 20%The central government has notified 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance companies under the automatic route, allowing foreign...
02 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
India builds insurance shield for risky sea trade as global cover dries upIn response to the challenges posed by renewed hostilities affecting maritime trade, Indian public sector insurers have unveiled an innovat...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Irdai keeps FY27 cession rate at 4%, backs GIC Re roleIrdai has maintained the mandatory 4% cession rate for FY27, directing general insurers to place this share with GIC Re. This decision aims...
18 Apr, 2026, 06.59 AM IST