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Gujarat man accused of staging death and killing friend for insurance payout

Gujarat man accused of staging death and killing friend for insurance payout

Case underscores growing challenge of insurance fraud across the globe

Roxanne Libatique Jan 04, 2025
Hong Kong Insurance Authority revamps leadership

Hong Kong Insurance Authority revamps leadership

Regulator also issues urgent alerts over phishing scams targeting policyholders

Taiwan announces labor insurance premium hike

Taiwan announces labor insurance premium hike

Move expected to affect over 10 million workers

Reinsurer appetite increases, drives excess property catastrophe capacity

Reinsurer appetite increases, drives excess property catastrophe capacity

Demand only rose by 5%

Reinsurance market sees new phase of favorable conditions – Howden

Reinsurance market sees new phase of favorable conditions – Howden

The new phase follows an extended period of rate increases across the sector

Reinsurance market reaches strong financial position – Gallagher Re

Reinsurance market reaches strong financial position – Gallagher Re

Performance comes from higher reinsurance prices, stricter terms, and property catastrophe attachment points reset

RiverStone signs loss portfolio transfer deal with Zurich

RiverStone signs loss portfolio transfer deal with Zurich

RiverStone International Ireland assumes full responsibility for the portfolios

Fidelis sponsors new Herbie Re catastrophe bond

Fidelis sponsors new Herbie Re catastrophe bond

It will provide the insurer $375 million in collateralized reinsurance protection

Who were the primary insurance and reinsurance providers for crashed Jeju Air flight?

Who were the primary insurance and reinsurance providers for crashed Jeju Air flight?

Policy cover of up to US$1 billion per accident also outlined

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