The global insurance industry expanded by an estimated 7.1% in 2025, reflecting ongoing growth momentum across life, non‑life and specialty segments, according to a report from Allianz. The analysis highlights…
According to S&P Global, Iran has the ability to implement a maritime insurance programme that would offer limited cover for vessels passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, though such…
Dr. Rakesh Agarwal, Director, RMAI and Editor, The Insurance Times, delivered a session on “Legal Preparedness for Insurance Surveyors” at the West Bengal Chapter training programme in Kolkata. He highlighted…
Orientation Programme for Insurance Ombudsmen May 21, 2026 With a view to strengthening the effectiveness of the Insurance Ombudsman mechanism and aligning it with the evolving expectations of the Authority…
Claim repudiated for lack of link between insured risk and loss Maa Danteswari Cold Storage, a partnership firm established in 2008, had obtained a standard fire and perils policy from…
Article 136 | Motion to suppress NCDRC's order pending in Exercise of Appellate/Revisional Jurisdiction refuted: Supreme Court Case Title: M/S Universal Sompo General Insurance Co. Ltd. V. Suresh Chand Jain,…
Bajaj General Launches MHCP EDGE+ Health Plan Bajaj General Insurance Limited has launched My Health Care Plan Edge+, a new health indemnity product designed to offer flexible and higher medical…
Executive Summary Insurance surveyors and loss assessors occupy a unique position in the insurance ecosystem. They serve as independent professionals responsible for investigating losses, determining the cause and extent of…
Do’s before filing the claim 1. Inform the insurer immediately Notify the insurance company, broker or agent as soon as the fire occurs. Delay in intimation can create doubts and…
Diabetes treatment options recently received a boost with multiple launches of generic semaglutide, a leading class of drug (GLP1) for diabetes. The weight loss variant of the same drug being…