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Data Alert: Australia’s Insurance Industry – Export and Investment Opportunities
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Australia’s insurance industry has continued to enjoy solid premium growth and its profitability has remained relatively sound amid the current global financial turmoil. The impressive outcome has been primarily attributable to Australia’s overall he ...
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