Rising Insured Losses: Strategies for Effective Water Damage Restoration
THE INSURANCE TIMES|July 2024
Natural disasters caused a staggering global economic loss of US$270 billion last year, with insured losses reaching US$111 billion.
Rising Insured Losses: Strategies for Effective Water Damage Restoration

These numbers reflect a troubling trend, as insured losses have been rising by 5% to 7% annually over the past decade. Floods and other secondary risks accounted for over 70% of these insured losses, emphasizing the need for effective water damage mitigation strategies.

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"We concentrate on climate risk and adaptation, climate change mitigation and inclusive insurance which complements Munich Re's sustainability agenda. This has been the case from the beginning and has not changed."
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"We concentrate on climate risk and adaptation, climate change mitigation and inclusive insurance which complements Munich Re's sustainability agenda. This has been the case from the beginning and has not changed."

Q1: The Munich Re Foundation was established in 2005 to mark the 125th anniversary of Munich Re. Could you elaborate on the mission of the Foundation and how it has evolved over the years?

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October 2024
IRDAI Corner
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IRDAI Corner

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) as part of steps towards reinforcing empowerment of policyholders has issued Master Circular on Protection of Policyholdersi¦ Interests under the IRDAI (Protection of Policyholdersi¦ Interests, Operations, and Allied Matters of Insurers) Regulations, 2024 replacing 30 circulars.

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October 2024
Insurance Caselaws
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Insurance Caselaws

The Supreme Court disagreed with the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's (NCDRC) ruling in an appeal contesting an NCDRC ruling.

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October 2024
Legal Update
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Legal Update

J&J told to pay Rs. 35L each as compensation to hip implant victims

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October 2024
New Product Launches
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New Product Launches

Star Health and Policybazaar Launch 'SUPER STAR': A Modular Long-term Health Insurance Plan

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October 2024
Pension to Elderly Women- A step towards dignified grey years
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Pension to Elderly Women- A step towards dignified grey years

The problem of old age is more severely felt by the women because of their being financially dependent either on the spouse or on children. Ignoring the issues concerning elderly women poses a major social development challenge for the country.

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October 2024
The Why and How of Hyperpersonalization in Insurance
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The Why and How of Hyperpersonalization in Insurance

A case study by McKinsey predicted 5-15% increase in revenue and 10-30% increase in marketingspend efficiency through personalized product recommendations. Another study reported that 78% of insurance executives believe personalized service based on real-time data analytics will be a crucial differentiator in the industry.

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4 mins  |
October 2024
Oxygen Mask for Suffocating Patients
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Oxygen Mask for Suffocating Patients

The clouds of COVID menace have not yet vanished, Yet there is emergence of several associated diseases. The major loss was due to insufficiency of oxygen to the dying patients despite WHO giving several instructions for prevention of COVID like maintaining social distance and usage of mask.....

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October 2024
Inclusive Insurance Global Landscape: Summary of recent studies -
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Inclusive Insurance Global Landscape: Summary of recent studies -

A report from the Microinsurance Network reveals that inclusive insurance is making strides, but challenges remain in terms of scale and reach. The report finds that 330 million individuals are covered globally by inclusive insurance products, including health, agriculture, and property insurance. However, despite these advancements, there is still an 88.5% protection gap-only 11.5% of the potential market is currently insured.

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October 2024
Inclusive Health Insurance: Ensuring Access to Affordable Healthcare for Low-Income Populations
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Inclusive Health Insurance: Ensuring Access to Affordable Healthcare for Low-Income Populations

Access to affordable healthcare remains a critical challenge for low-income and informal sector workers worldwide. With rising healthcare costs and the lack of financial safety nets, millions of people are forced into poverty each year due to medical expenses.

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October 2024