2008-09-09 RVL and squo;s big spend on insurance Herald Sun

Although the track record of the Sandown quarantine centre is impeccable in the past 15 years, RVL has been forced to stump up its insurance coverage.

RACING Victoria Ltd has taken out a usd. 100 million-plus insurance cover against the outbreak of any equine disease during the spring carnival.

Board has been forced to take out the massive insurance cover as the Sandown quarantine centre is not a government-run complex.

Its believed RVL previously owned a low-level usd. 5 million insurance package governing international horses at Sandown.

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2008-09-09 William Russell adds moratorium underwriting to expat health cover

The new international private medical insurance application form which can be completed online by advisers asks expatriates to declare their height and weight and give details of their current doctor. From the date cover starts members will then receive full international health insurance cover for all conditions excluding pre-existing conditions.

The international expatriate insurance specialist has simplified medical history declaration for expatriates with the introduction of moratorium underwriting on all individual expatriate health insurance plans. Many pre-existing medical conditions will become eligible for cover after two years of continuous cover.

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2008-09-09 Insurance cover for players in ICC events: Cricket Next

All players participating in the ICC events will now have better insurance cover. According to the sources in Dubai, the modalities of this are likely to be discussed among the members of the CEC (Chief Executive Committee) meeting scheduled to take place this week.

In the past also the ICC ensured proper level of the insurance and security covers for the players but now the special agreement will be formed to ensure that they are insured at "more appropriate level".

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2008-09-09 Africas insurance agency to cover political risk in E Africa _English_Xinhua

Under the political risk reinsurance cover provided by the agency, UAP will be able to offer insurance against civil disobedience, political violence and terrorism related risks in Kenya, Uganda and southern Sudan.

The collaboration with ATI is a major milestone since it enhances our capacity to cover risks that were previously not insured. We have launched similar insurance risks in Uganda and southern Sudan and plan to expand to COMESA countries," Muguiyi said.

NAIROBI, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The African Trade Insurance Agency(ATI), Africas only multilateral credit and risk insurance agency, on Monday signed a landmark agreement with Kenyan-based UAP Insurance Company (UAP) that will for the first time allow East Africans to access insurance against damage resulting from political violence.

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2008-09-08 Loan insurance secures dependents- Financial Times-Features-The Economic Times

In case of pure insurance products , only the risk is covered - the risk of non-payment due to unfortunate demise of the borrower. The premium is low in such a case. After the repayment of the loan, the borrower does not get anything . The insurance cover comes to an end on completion of loan repayment.

Some banks give free insurance cover or concessional cover. In some cases, the entire premium for the repayment period is collected in advance on the basis of the rate applicable to the particular age group. The sum assured is equal to the loan amount for which the life cover is available.

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2008-09-08 Airnetz to launch pre-paid cards with insurance cover- Airlines / Aviation-Transportation-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

MUMBAI : Private air-charter service provider Airnetz Aviation plans to launch a pre-paid card in the market with an insurance cover which will enable customers to book a private aircraft or chopper quickly, a top official of the company said.

The cards would be in the value of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakh. "An insurance cover ranging from Rs 7 lakh to 50 lakh will be an added feature," Khekade said.

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2008-09-07 Gulfnews: Construction insurance must for firms

With Owners Controlled Insurance Programme (OCIP), the principal has the control over the selection of the insurers, excess and deductible levels and the scope of coverage. Also, the insurance is uniform for all parties, there is no possibility for gaps in insurance coverage that have been arranged by the various parties themselves and there are no contractor to contractor claims in respect of damage to each others works.

Given the several challenges that could arise during the building phase, developers should demand correct insurance cover from all the parties involved in the construction including contractors, sub-contractors and professional advisers. Contractors should opt to work with sub-contractors who have good loss records and a sound knowledge and understanding of the insurance protection that they purchase.

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2008-09-03 Citymain launches laptop insurance -Mobile News

It has a range of insurance cover for theft, accidental damage, liquid damage, mechanical breakdown and worldwide travel cover. They are white label policies, which can be branded and also customised by resellers.

Laptop sales are going through the roof. Theres been a massive shift in the market. Weve had a number of inquiries and we now cover laptops in the same way we cover phones," said Citymain sales and marketing manager Neil Spanswick (pictured left, with managing director Paul Kelsey).

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2008-09-03 The Telegraph-Calcutta (Kolkata) Jharkhand Insurance cover for special kids

The insurance cover would help special children avail treatment up to Rs in two hospitals in the state that are associated with the cause of special children Tata Main Hospital (TMH) and Steel City Nursing Home in Bistupur.

The insurance covers up to Rs after which the parents have to bear the rest of the expenses. This is the budget allocated by the National Trust.

Parents Association of Mentally Handicapped, Jamshedpur, backed by the National Trust under the department of Union ministry of social justice and empowerment, have tabled a medical insurance scheme called Niramaya for special children in the city.

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2008-09-01 Deccan Herald-Insurance cover for sportspersons

The department is holding discussions with insurance companies, who have come forward to execute the scheme. The benefit amount and services to be covered under the scheme will be finalised within a week.

After farmers and girl children, it is now the turn of sportspersons to enjoy insurance coverage under the sponsorship of the State government.

Minister for Sports and Youth Services Goolihatti Shekhar told reporters here on Saturday that sportspersons who have taken part in national and international meets and won medals at state-level meets, university level champions and senior coaches would be eligible for the insurance scheme.

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