Starting on January 1, 2025, Finland will implement the Finnish Environmental Damage Fund, ensuring compensation for environmental damage caused by specific high-risk activities. This initiative aims to shift the financial burden of such damages away from taxpayers and onto the businesses responsible, promoting accountability and sustainability. The fund will be financed through environmental damage [...]
From January 1, 2025, Greek law 5116/2024 will require companies with a certain annual turnover to take out insurance against natural disasters. This law, designed to safeguard business continuity, aims to ensure that natural disaster-related financial losses are borne by insurance providers rather than businesses or the government. Key requirements Insurance Coverage: Businesses must [...]
Argentina recently introduced the Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), an ambitious federal initiative designed to attract substantial investments across multiple sectors, including forestry, tourism, infrastructure, mining, technology, steel, energy, and oil and gas. Launched by Law 27.742 and effective from August 2024, RIGI offers powerful incentives for both local and international investors and [...]
Zurich Insurance Group is making a significant move into the Indian insurance market by acquiring a 51% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance for ₹4,051 crore (approximately $500 million). This investment is part of Zurich's broader strategy to expand its presence in high-growth markets and will be executed through a combination of fresh capital [...]
In France, the Natural Catastrophe Compensation Scheme, commonly known as NATCAT, has been a cornerstone of disaster management since its establishment in the 1980s. This scheme guarantees compensation for material damage caused by natural phenomena such as floods, droughts, and more. French law mandates that all insurance policies covering property in France—whether for motor [...]
Typhoons pose a significant threat in China, causing substantial damage each year. Did you know that the average annual economic loss due to natural disasters in China amounts to approximately $76 billion? Imagine your business facing such a catastrophe. Being unprepared could lead to severe financial setbacks. However, with the right precautions, you can [...]
Azerbaijan Population 10,2 mln GDP 72.4bn USD GDP Growth 1.1% GDP Growth (Industry) 3.7% Inflation 8.8% Azerbaijan's main industries are: Oil and natural gas Petroleum products Oilfield equipment Steel Pig iron Cement Chemicals Petrochemicals Textiles Machinery Cotton Food products Exports account for over 46.8% of GDP. Major export [...]
India’s Insurance industry is one of the premium sectors experiencing upward growth. This upward growth of the insurance industry can be attributed to growing incomes and increasing awareness in the industry. India is one of the top 10 largest non-life insurance market in the world's emerging insurance markets, growing at a rate of 14-15% [...]
New flexible benefits platform launched by REGO Group for Portugal and Spain aims towards changing how employees are compensated PeopleInBest, the latest brand in the flexible benefits sector and Human Resources compensation management, announces its official launch and entry into the Portuguese and Spanish markets. With the aim of providing a personalised extra salary [...]
Mongolia Population 3,530,000 GDP 12.4bn GDP Growth 3.5% GDP Growth (Industry) 33.1% Inflation 13% Major Industries construction materials mining (coal, copper, molybdenum, fluorspar, and gold) oil food and beverages processing of animal products Exports now account for more than 40% of GDP. Mongolia depends on China for more [...]