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Best Practice | 16 Nov 16
UAE insurance regulator to clamp down on fees and commissions
The main life insurance regulator in the UAE has unveiled plans to tackle high fees and hidden commissions across the industry after receiving what it described as “an alarming amount of complaints from policyholders”.
Sanlam increases stakes in two Indian insurance companies
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Aberdeen picks Abu Dhabi for first Middle East office
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Cost of life policies in Taiwan expected to spiral by 20%
The cost of life insurance policies is expected to rise by as much as 20% next year as the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) tightens reserve requirements.