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China regulator tightens rules on life insurance products

Xiang Junbo, chairman of China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC), answers a question at a news conference on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s parliament, in Beijing, China, March 12, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Lee China’s insurance regulator is tightening its control over short and mid-term life insurance products, in […]

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Tap micro-insurance to deepen financial inclusion – Minister tells brokers

Deputy Finance Minister, Helen Mona Quartey Deputy Finance Minister, Helen Mona Quartey, has tasked insurance brokers and other insurance stakeholders to pay more attention to emerging insurance portfolios—specifically micro-insurance—as a means of deepening market penetration and financial inclusion. Speaking at the third annual educational conference and exhibition of the Ghana […]

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Would insured cops make better cops?

Michelle Thomas Reedus In the weeks since a video was released showing a white Chicago cop shooting black teen Laquan McDonald 16 times, the city has understandably been in chaos. Chicago activists, and civic and religious leaders protested the delayed release of the dashcam footage. Others have been outraged over […]

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PenOp seeks common ground with investors

Longe Leave a comment and share Chuks Udo Okonta The Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp) has called on those seeking to invest pension funds to come up with ventures that would be beneficial to all parties – retirees, operators and the investors. the President of the association, Eguarekhide […]

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NAICOM eyes June for takeoff of policy identification number

From left: The Director Research Strategy and Information Technology, Adamu Balanti; Ogun State Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Otunba Bimbola Ashiru and Commissioner for Insurance, Mohammed Kari at the event. Leave a comment and share Chuks Udo Okonta If things worked as planned, the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) would before […]

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Sovereign Trust Insurance unveils Soyinka as MD/CEO

Soyinka Leave a comment and share Chuks Udo Okonta The Management of Sovereign Trust Insurance (STI) Plc has announced the elevation of its erstwhile Executive Director and Divisional Head,Technical, Olaotan Soyinka, to the position of Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer following the retirement of the hitherto Managing Director/CEO, Wale Onaolapo in […]

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NAICOM takes campaign on compulsory insurances to states

From left: Commissioner for Insurance, Mohammed Kari and Ogun State Commissioner of Commerce and Industry, Otunba Bimbola Ashiru at the event. Leave a comment and share Chuks Udo Okonta The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) said it is currently persuading state governments across the nation on the need for compliance with […]