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Why marine insurance premiums may not come down despite easing Strait of Hormuz tensions
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (401+ words) CNBC TV18 Marine insurers are unlikely to cut war-risk premiums in the near term, despite signals of a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with markets awaiting concrete assurances and sustained stability. US President Donald Trump said the key shipping…...
Liberty General Insurance launches surety business in India - CNBC TV18
7+ mon, 10+ hour ago (27+ words) The company said it is drawing on the global expertise of Liberty Mutual Insurance's Surety division, which has been active internationally for more than a century....
How liability insurance is evolving in hospitality
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (39+ words) CNBC TV18 How liability insurance is evolving in hospitality Liability insurance reshapes hospitality and tourism, as immersive experiences and rising cyber risks push operators and insurers to embed coverage into core strategy....
Commercial insurance rates ease 10% across IMEA in Q1, India records steeper declines: Marsh
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (58+ words) CNBC TV18 Commercial insurance rates ease 10% across IMEA in Q1, India records steeper declines: Marsh Marsh reports IMEA commercial insurance rates fell 10% in Q1 2026, led by sharp declines in India, as global rates dropped 5% amid strong capacity and insurer competition....
Bajaj Life Insurance declares all-time high bonus of "1, 939 crore for FY26
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (53+ words) CNBC TV18 Bajaj Life Insurance declares all-time high bonus of "1, 939 crore for FY26 Bajaj Life Insurance announces record FY26 bonus of "1, 939 crore for participating policyholders, 5. 8% higher than FY25, marking 25 years of payouts....
Life insurance industry's new business premium grows nearly 16% to "4. 59 lakh crore in FY26
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (72+ words) CNBC TV18 Life insurance industry's new business premium grows nearly 16% to "4. 59 lakh crore in FY26 India's life insurance industry posts 15. 7% NBP growth in FY26, driven by strong group and individual segments, highlighting rising financial protection. Share Market As on May 7, 2026 3: 59 PM Please limit…...
Berkshire's Abel signals cautious AI approach; Sees 50% utility growth in 5 yrs from data centres
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (113+ words) May 2, 2026 7: 14 PM May 2, 2026 7: 30 AM Utilities to benefit from data centre boom Abel also pointed to significant growth opportunities for Berkshire's utilities business from rising power demand driven by data centre buildouts. He noted that energy usage from such facilities is…...
Abu Dhabi National Insurance gets approval to set up reinsurance branch in India's GIFT City
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) CNBC TV18 Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company has received regulatory approval to operate a reinsurance branch from India's International Financial Services Centre at GIFT City, according to a company statement released on April 21. The licence, effective April 1, allows the insurer to…...
Plum targets "10, 000 crore insurance premiums as it expands into full-stack healthcare - CNBC TV18
11+ mon, 1+ day ago (384+ words) Plum, an employee health benefits platform, aims to manage over "10, 000 crore in insurance premiums within five years as it transforms into a comprehensive healthcare company. The firm is expanding beyond group insurance to include preventive care services like health checkups,…...
June life insurance data: New business premium shows mixed pattern - CNBC TV18
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (198+ words) India's life insurance sector reported mixed trends in June, with Axis Max Life showing relatively strong performance both on a monthly and quarterly basis. Companies such as SBI Life and HDFC Life reported year-on-year growth for the first quarter, while…...