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Links Africa http://www.akinsure.com/
Association of Kenya Insurers - See following Description Page None Listed Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) - See following Description Page http://www.sainsurance.co.za/ The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) - See following Description Page
Asia https://www.scicollege.org.sg/ Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Association (APRIA) For details about APRIA and its activities, please contact the secretariat. The Singapore College of Insurance is the official Secretariat of APRIA. – See following Description Page http://www.aaui.or.id/ General Association of Indonesia (AAUI) - See following Description Page http://www.sonpo.or.jp/ General Insurance Association of Japan - See following Description Page http://www.knia.or.kr/ Korea Non-Life Insurance Association - See following Description Page http://www.insurance.com.my The Malaysian Insurance Institute - See following Description Page http://www.piam.org.my/ The Persatuan Insuran Am Malaysia (PIAM) - See following Description Page http://www.gia.org.sg/ General Insurance Association of Singapore - See following Description Page
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Australia http://www.theinstitute.com.au/ AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF INSURANCE AND FINANCE - See following Description Page http://www.ica.com.au/ Insurance Council of Australia Limited - See following Description Page
Austria http://www.vvo.at/ Verband der Versicherungsunternehmen Österreichs (Austrian Association of Insurance Companies-VVO) - See following Description Page
Belgium http://www.abambvt.be/ Royal Belgian Association of Marine Insurers (ABAM - Association Belge des Assurers Maritmes) - See following Description Page http://www.upea.be Union Professionelle des Entreprises d’Assurance, Belguque / UPEA - See following Description Page
Canada http://www.cbmu.com/ The Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters (CMBU) - See following Description Page http://www.cluinstitute.ca/ Chartered Life Underwriter Institute - See following Description Page http://www.insurance-canada.ca/ Insurance-Canada - See following Description Page http://www.iic-iac.org/ The Insurance Institute of Canada - See following Description Page
Caribbean http://www.iac-caribbean.com/ Insurance Association of the Caribbean Inc. - See following Description Page
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China http://www.iachina.cn/ IAC Insurance Association of China - See following Description Page http://www.china-finance.org/ The Chinese Finance Association (TCFA) - See following Description Page http://www.iihk.org.hk/ Insurance Institute of Hong Kong (IIHK) - See following Description Page http://www.hkfi.org.hk The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers - See following Description Page http://insurance.tradevan.com.tw/ Non-Life Insurance Association of The Republic of China - See following Description Page
Croatia http://www.huo.hr/ The Croatian Insurance Bureau - See following Description Page
Czech Republic http://www.cap.cz/ Czech Insurance Association - See following Description Page
Denmark http://www.forsikringenshus.dk/ The Danish Insurance Association (DIA) - See following Description Page http://www.forsikringsakademiet.dk/ The Danish Insurance Institute (Forsikringshøjskolen Rungstedgaard A/S) - See following Description Page
Finland http://www.vakes.fi/ The Federation of Finnish Insurance Companies - See following Description Page
France http://www.ffsa.fr/ Fédération Francaise des Sociéts ď Assurances (FFSA) - See following Description Page
Germany
http://www.gdv.de/ German Insurance Association (Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswrtschaft – GDV) - See following Description Page
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Greece http://www.iac.org.cy/ The Insurance Association of Cyprus - See following Description Page http://www.eaee.gr/ The Association of Insurance Companies-Greece - See following Description Page
Hungary http://www.mabisz.hu/english/ Association of Hungarian Insurance Companies - See following Description Page
Italy http://www.ania.it/ ANIA Associazione nazionale fra le Imprese Assicuratrici - See following Description Page http://www.uea.it/ United Europea Assicuratiori / UEA (The European Union INSURANCE) - See following Description Page
The Netherlands http://www.verzekeraars.org/ The Dutch Association of Insurers - See following Description Page
Middle East http://www.acal.org.lb/ ACAL Association des Compagnies d’ Assurances au Liban - See following Description Page None Listed Emirates Insurance Association - See following Description Page None Listed Israel Insurance Association - See following Description Page None Listed Israel Insurance Association Marine Section - See following Description Page
New Zealand http://www.icnz.org.nz/ Insurance Council of New Zealand - See following Description Page
Norway http://www.cefor.no/ The Central Union of Marine Underwriters Norway - See following Description Page
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Portugal http://www.apseguradores.pt/ The Portguese Association of Insurers (APS) Associação Portuguesa de Seguradores - See following Description Page
Romania http://www.unsar.ro National Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies from Romania – (UNSAR) - See following Description Page
Russia http://www.ins-forum.ru The Insurance Forum Provides the most useful information on insurance in Russia and in Northwest federal district. – No Description Page
Slovak Republic http://www.slaspo.sk Slovak Insurance Association - See following Description Page
Slovenia http://www.zav-zdruzenje.si/ The Slovenian Insurance Association - See following Description Pages
South America http://www.assalweb.org/ ASSOCIATION OF SUPERINTENDENTS OF INSURANCE OF LATIN AMERICA - See following Description Page http://www.funenseg.org.br/ FUNENSEG – See following Description Page
Spain http://www.icea.es ICEA (Investigación Cooperativa entre Entidades Aseguradoras y Fondos de Pensiones) - See following Description Page http://www.unespa.es Unión Española de Entidades Aseguradoras y Reaseguradoras / UNESPA The leading insurance companies' association in Spain – only in Spanish. - See following Description Page
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Sweden http://www.forsakringsforbundet.com/ The Swedish Insurance Federation - See following Description Page http://www.sff.a.se Swedish Insurance Society – only in Swedish - No Description Page
Switzerland http://www.genevaassociation.org/ GENEVA ASSOCIATION - See following Description Page http://www.svv.ch/ Swiss Insurance Association - See following Description Page
Turkey http://eski.tsrsb.org.tr/ The Association of Insurance Companies and Reinsurance Companies of Turkey - See following Description Page
Ukraine www.mib.org.ua MIBU Marine Insurance Bureau of Ukraine - See following Description Page
UK http://www.abi.org.uk/ Association of British Insurers (ABI) - See following Description Page http://www.cii.co.uk/contact/index.aspx Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) - See following Description Page www.iilondon.co.uk/ Insurance Institute of London - See following Description Page
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USA http://www.theamericancollege.edu/ The American College - See following Description Page http://www.ahip.org/ America’s Health Insurance Plans - See following Description Page http://www.aicpcu.org/ American Institute for CPCU and Insurance Institute of America (AICPCU IIA) - See following Description Page http://www.aimu.org/ American Institute of Marine Underwriters (AIMU) - See following Description Page http://www.aria.org/ American Risk & Insurance Association - See following Description Page http://www.captiveassociation.com/ Captive Insurance Companies Association - See following Description Page http://www.casact.org/ Casualty Actuarial Society – See following Description Page http://www.loma.org/ LOMA - See following Description Page http://www.niapune.com/ National Insurance Academy (NIA) - See following Description Page http://www.soa.org/ Society of Actuaries – See following Description Page
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International
http://www.cii.co.uk/ Chartered Insurance Institute: CII Library Online - No Description Page http://www.cea.assur.org/ COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DES ASSURANCES (CEA) - See following Description Page http://www.eiet.org/ European Conference of the National Institutes for Professional Insurance Education - See following Description Page http://www.igie.org/ Institute for Global Insurance Education (IGIE) - See following Description Page http://www.iirmworld.org.in/ The Institute of Insurance and Risk Management (IIRM) - See following Description Page http://www.iaisweb.org/ International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) - See following Description Page http://www.iifdc.org/ International Insurance Foundation - See following Description Page http://www.iisonline.org/ International Insurance Society, Inc - See following Description Page http://www.ininetwork.com/ INI - International Network of Insurance - See following Description Page www.iumi.com International Union of Marine Insurance / IUMI - No Description Page www.assurnews.com Offers the latest worldwide news in regard of the insurance business - No Description Page
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Association of Kenya Insurers
Background/Activities AKI is a Member-Association for the Insurance companies in Kenya. The membership of the association is open to
any insurance company duly registered under the Insurance Act to transact business in Kenya. The Association's main objective is to promote adherence to prudent business practices by our members and to create awareness among the general public with a view of accelerating the growth of the insurance business in Kenya. Day-to-day operations of the Association is run by a SECRETARIAT while the the AKI BOARD is the topmost decision-making organ of the Association.
Address Victoria Towers 3rd Floor Kilimanjaro Avenue Upper Hill P.O. Box 45338-00100 Nairobi
Head/Contact Name Mr. Tom Gichuhi - Executive Director of AKI
Contact e-mail Address None Listed
Web Address http://www.akinsure.com/
Phone # 254-2-2731330
Fax # 254-2-2731339
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Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA)
Background/Activities None Listed
Address 42 Saka Tinubu Sreet
Victoria Island P.O. Box 9551 Lagos Nigeria
Head/Contact Name Mr. Oye Hassan-Odukale, MFR - Chairman
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address None Listed
Phone # (234) 1 261 63 71
Fax # (234) 1 263 32 64
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The South African Insurance Association (SAIA)
Background/Activities The South African Insurance Association ("SAIA") represents almost all of the short-term insurance companies
and is authorized to negotiate on their behalf. It has 51 members, with a chairman and deputy-chairman elected from its Board, which governs the Association. The Association has been in existence for 27 years. However its roots go back to the early part of this century with the Council of Fire Insurance Companies being formed in 1907. Various other associated bodies were subsequently formed from time to time. In 1973 one controlling body was formed, namely the current South African Insurance Association.
Address 3rd Floor, JCC House, 27 Owl Street Milpark, Johannesburg 2029 P O Box 30619, Braamfontein, 2107
Head/Contact Name The current chairman is Ronald Napier, Managing Director of Lloyd's. Chief Executive, Mr. Barry Scott
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.sainsurance.co.za/
Phone # 27 11 726 5381
Fax # 27 11 726 5351
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Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Association (APRIA)
Background/Activities The Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Association (APRIA) was created in 1997 to provide a means for all persons
and entities with an interest in risk management, insurance, actuarial science, and related areas to share ideas and to engage in collaborative research for the ultimate benefit of the insurance industry.
Address For details about APRIA and its activities, please contact the secretariat. The Singapore College of Insurance is the official Secretariat of APRIA. The APRIA Secretariat c/o Singapore College of Insurance 9, Temasek Boulevard #14-01/02/03 Suntec Tower 2 SINGAPORE 038989
Head/Contact Name President - Ramamurthy VAIDYANATHAN (Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore,India)
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address https://www.scicollege.org.sg
Phone # (65) 6221-2336
Fax # (65) 6220-6684
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General Association of Indonesia (AAUI)
Background/Activities The Tenth Congress of DAI, which was held on January 22—23, 2003, declared the
establishment of the Asosiasi Asuransi Umum Indonesia (General Insurance Association of Indonesia / AAUI). AAUI’s Articles of Association were promulgated in the State Gazette No. 2 year 2002, Supplement No. 50 dated June 21, 2002 Function • As a body for unity and agreement for the interest of General Insurance Industry • As a means of communication, information and consultation among its members with respect to matters
relating to the problems arising within the insurance industry to seek the most appropriate solution • As a body to determine rates, standardized policy and clauses as required by the industry • As a body to assist the government or the authorized institution in maintaining and supervising the insurance
business • As a forum to establish cooperation to deal with special risks which, due to their nature, call for joint efforts to
address
Address Secretariat Office Jl. Majapahit 34 Blok V/29 Jakarta 10160 – INDONESIA
Head/Contact Name Executive Director - ADRIAN J.K
Contact e-mail Address http://www.aaui.or.id/contact.html
Web Address http://www.aaui.or.id/
Phone # 62 21 3454387, 3813264, 3521083, 3521084
Fax # 62 21 3454307, 3511535
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General Insurance Association of Japan
Background/Activities Prior to the present Association's establishment in 1946, its origin can be traced back to 1917, when the Joint Fire
Insurance Association of Japan was founded by domestic and foreign insurance companies then operating in Japan. In 1939 the Joint Association was reorganized as the Dai-Nippon Fire Insurance Association. In 1941 it was amalgamated with several marine insurance organizations, such as the Japan Marine Underwriters' Association and the Hull Insurers' Union, established in 1920 and 1927 respectively, into the former Marine and Fire Insurance Association of Japan consisting of only domestic companies as regular members. The following year, in 1942, its name and functions were changed to the Non-Life Insurance Control Association assisting the government in the control of the industry during a chaotic economic period. Shortly after the hostilities ended, in September 1945, however, this Control Association was dissolved The Marine and Fire Insurance Association of Japan was reestablished on April 1, 1946, by all the domestic non-life insurance companies. On May 1, 1948, it was reorganized as an incorporated body. On May 20, 2003, it changed its English name to the General Insurance Association of Japan and is currently composed of 23 member companies. The objective of the Association is to promote the sound development of the non-life insurance industry in Japan.
Address Head Office Non-Life Insurance Building, 9, Kanda Awajicho 2-Chome, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101-8335 Japan
Head/Contact Name Mr. Eiji Nishiura - Executive Director
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.sonpo.or.jp
Phone # 81-3-3255-1439
Fax # 81-3-3255-1234
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Korea Non-Life Insurance Association
Background/Activities The objective of the Korea Non-Life Association is to foster sound development of the Korean non-life insurance
industry.
Address 6th Floor KRIC Building 80, Susong-dong, Chongro-gu K.P.O. Box 1379 Seoul Republic of Korea
Head/Contact Name Mr. Kong-Hyuk Ahn - Chairman
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.knia.or.kr/
Phone # 82 2 3702 8500
Fax # 82 2 3702 8690
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The Malaysian Insurance Institute
Background/Activities MII VISION
To be a recognized world class centre of excellence in education and professional development of insurance and financial services. MII MISSION To provide quality education and professional development in line with the needsof the industry. To produce knowledgeable, ethical, competnet and dynamic insurance and financial services workforce. To provide the highest standards of service to our customers and associates.
Address No. 5, Jalan Sri Semantan Satu Damansara Heights 50490 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Head/Contact Name Mr. Donald J. Jaganathan – Director - Insurance Regulation - Bank Negara Malaysia
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.insurance.com.my
Phone # 82 2 3702 8500
Fax # 82 2 3702 8690
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The Persatuan Insuran Am Malaysia (PIAM)
Background/Activities The Persatuan Insuran Am Malaysia (PIAM) was formed in May 1979 in compliance with Section 3(2) of the
Insurance Act, 1963. (This provision has been superseded by Section 22 of the Insurance Act, 1996) PIAM constitutes the statutory association recognized by the Government of Malaysia for all registered insurers who transact general insurance business in this country.
Address 3rd Floor, Wisma PIAM, 150, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 50470, Kuala Lumpur. P.O. Box 12555, 50782 Kuala Lumpur
Head/Contact Name En. Anuar Mohd Hassan - Chairman
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.piam.org.my/
Phone # 03-2274 7399
Fax # 03-2274 5910
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General Insurance Association of Singapore
Background/Activities The General Insurance Association of Singapore is working to make all aspects of insurance easier and more
effective for consumers, agents and insurance companies. The General Insurance Association of Singapore encompasses all non-life insurance companies transacting business in Singapore. The GIA Constitution empowers the Management Committee to embark on activities that would promote and advance the common interests of members and the general insurance industry through: • Fostering public confidence in, and respect for, the insurance industry • Representing members' interests to Government, trade bodies, similar associations and bodies in other
industries • Establishing a sound insurance structure and promotion of greater efficiency within the industry • Promoting education and training in all aspects of insurance • Being a good corporate citizen
Address 103 Amoy Street Singapore 069923
Head/Contact Name EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Wu Siong Yen
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.gia.org.sg/
Phone # (65) 6221 8788
Fax # (65) 6227 2051
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AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF INSURANCE AND FINANCE
Background/Activities The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance is the leading provider of insurance education,
training and professional services to the financial services industry in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. The Institute delivers award courses to diploma level in • General Insurance • Insurance Broking • Life Insurance • Loss Adjusting • Financial Planning. The Institute also delivers award courses to advanced diploma level in • Financial Planning. All courses are accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and are internationally recognized. They lead to Institute membership and provide entry to university courses. The Financial Planning courses also provide a pathway to CFP.
Address Level 17 Queen Street Melbourne
Head/Contact Name Joan Fitzpatrick - Chief Executive Officer
Contact e-mail Address None Listed
Web Address http://www.theinstitute.com.au
Phone # (61 3) 9613 7200
Fax # (61 3) 9613 7299
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Insurance Council of Australia Limited
Background/Activities ICA's Mission is to influence, ethically, and expertly, the political, social, business & economic environment in order
to promote members' roles in providing insurance protection and security to the community.
Address Sydney (Head Office) Level 3, 56 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000
Head/Contact Name Alan Mason, BA (Hons), FCII, FAICD, ANZIIF (Fellow), is the Executive Director of the Insurance Council of Australia.
Contact e-mail Address None Listed
Web Address http://www.ica.com.au
Phone # 02 9253 5100
Fax # 02 9253 5111
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Verband der Versicherungsunternehmen Österreichs (Austrian Association of Insurance Companies-VVO)
Background/Activities The VVO (Verband der Versicherungsunternehmen Österreichs = Austrian Association of Insurance Companies)
deals mainly with - • insurance issues on an international level; this includes matters relating to the so-called "Green-Card Office"
and car insurance contracts entered at border-stations; • responsibilities assigned to the Trade Association of Insurance Companies under the law on the extended
coverage for accident victims (personal injury in hit-and-run cases, personal and property damage following accidents with stolen cars) and the law on third-party liability car insurance;
• entering collective-bargaining agreements for staff members of insurance companies; • complaints, where the VVO tries to mediate between the complainant and the insurance company. The VVO has the following bodies: • the Members' Assembly, • the Executive Council, • the Executive Committee, • the Divisions, • the Standing Technical Committee.
Address Schwarzenberg place 7 1030 Wien Vienna Austria
Head/Contact Name The Administrative Director of the VVO is responsible for implementing the decisions taken by the different bodies. Director General GD Mag. Dr. Konstantin Klien, Uniqa Versicherungen AG is the President of the Association. The Association's business is run by Dr. Louis Norman Audenhove, Secretary General, Mag. Guenter Albrecht (non-personal insurance) and Dr. Ulrike Braumueller (personal insurance).
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.vvo.at/
Phone # 43 (01) 711 56
Fax # 43 (01) 711 56/280
Belgium
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Royal Belgian Association of Marine Insurers (ABAM - Association Belge des Assurers Maritmes)
Background/Activities None Listed
Address Sint-Maartenstraat 2,
B-2000 Antwerpen
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.abambvt.be/ (Under Construction)
Phone # 32 3 226 05 95
Fax # 32 3 226 25 73
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Union Professionelle des Entreprises d’Assurance, Belguque / UPEA - Assuralia
Background/Activities The professional union of the businesses of assurances was been founded in 1920. She groups almost all the
Belgian and foreign insurance companies that operate on the market and his representative attain 95% encasement in non-life, a little less in life.
Address Huis der Verzekering, Assuralia de Meeûssquare, 29 B-1000 Brussel Belgium
Head/Contact Name Claude Desseille (Groupe Winterthur Assurances) - Président
Contact e-mail Address [email protected] – Michael Beacker - Administrator
Web Address http://www.assuralia.be/
Phone # 02/547.56.42
Fax # 02/547.56.00
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The Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters (CMBU)
Background/Activities Founded in 1917, The Canadian Board of Marine Underwriters (CBMU) has always been an active force in
representing the goals and interest of the Marine Insurance Industry in Canada. Almost certainly one of Canada’s oldest associations, the CBMU was originally headquartered in Montreal, moving to Toronto in the 1970’s. With a long history of emphasis on trade policy, legislation, loss prevention and ship building maintenance, the CBMU has moved with the times and as we enter the 21st century the importance of education and communication have been identified as a key priority. The CBMU has three stated AIMS:
1. To procure and disseminate information of interest to marine underwriters. 2. To facilitate the exchange of views and ideas which work to improve the marine underwriting industry and
marine insurance in general; and 3. To promote and protect the interests of the underwriting community in general through various activities.
Address 6835 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L2
Head/Contact Name Executive Director - Amanda Curtis
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.cbmu.com/
Phone # 905-826-4768
Fax # 905-826-4873
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Chartered Life Underwriter Institute
Background/Activities The Institute administers and promotes the CLU designation. It also administers the Code of Professional Conduct
for all Advocis members, including CLU advisors. The Practice Standards committee of the Institute is responsible for the development of insurance practice standards. These standards set out the professional behavior that is expected of Advocis members when they deal with their clients on involving life, health and group insurance matters. A person holding the Chartered Life Underwriter designation is a specialist in life insurance and estate planning. The CLU advisor’s education is rooted in financial planning, as represented by the CFP™ designation. The CLU educational program consists of three specialized courses that provide additional learning in life insurance applications, insurance law and taxation, and applied estate planning. The content of these courses builds upon the concepts found in the courses leading to the CFP™ designation. Virtually every financial planning engagement involves a review of the client’s risk management strategies. An advisor earns the CFP™ designation to substantiate his/her expertise as a financial planner. It makes sense for CFP™ professionals to earn the CLU designation to symbolize their expertise in life insurance and estate planning.
Address CLU Institute 350 Bloor St. East 2nd floor Toronto, ON M4W 3W8
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.cluinstitute.ca/
Phone # 416.444.5251
Fax # 416.444.8031
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Insurance-Canada.ca Inc.
Background/Activities Insurance-Canada.ca Inc., referred to throughout the site as "Insurance Canada," provides consumers and
insurance professionals with information about insurance-related topics pertinent to Canada. As such, it offers Canada's largest online directory of insurance providers and services, where to get online quotes, how to find special insurance coverage, industry statistics, an electronic newsletter, information about upcoming events, reviews of insurance-related services, question-and-answer sections and articles for both the consumer and insurance professional, and much more. Insurance Canada is not an insurance company, nor is it owned by any insurance company or financial institution. Company revenues are derived from: advertising on our Web site and in our electronic newsletter, listings in our online directories, and conducting seminars on e-business and the insurance industry. Since 1995 we have experienced a significant and steady growth in both content, and traffic to our site.
Address Markham
Ontario, Canada
Head/Contact Name Dave Gibbons – President
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.insurance-canada.ca/
Phone # None Listed
Fax # None Listed
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The Insurance Institute of Canada
Background/Activities Mission Statement
"To enable people employed in the financial services business to achieve their performance potential and maximize their intellectual development." Who We Are The Insurance Institute is the professional education arm of the general insurance industry in Canada. It is a not-for-profit association of 30,000 individual members employed in the general insurance business with insurance and reinsurance companies, brokerages, agencies, adjusting firms and employers of risk managers. This number includes some 16,000 active students and 12,000 graduates of Institute programs.
Address 18 King Street East, 6th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 1C4
Head/Contact Name President and Chief Executive Officer - Peter Hohman, MBA, BSc, FCIP, CAE - Ext. 2232
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.iic-iac.org/
Phone # (416) 362-8586
Fax # (416) 362-4239
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Insurance Association of the Caribbean Inc.
Background/Activities To support the regional development and growth of the insurance industry; offering services, programs and
projects which will improve and enhance the harmonization of the insurance sector. Strategic Priorities and Strategic Objectives • Build technical capability within the Association; • Increase membership, particularly Associate membership; • Forge collaborative partnerships; • Reform the Annual Conference; • Conduct needs analysis of education and training requirements within the industry; • Improve research and data collection; • Increase visibility. • Timely planning and coordination of organisation operations and events • Provision of quantitative and qualitative industry statistics through proposed strategic synergies and periodic
industry surveys; • More in-depth research; • Better market intelligence; and increased product offerings.
Address IAC Building - Upper Collymore Rock - St. Michael, BARBADOS
Head/Contact Name PRESIDENT - MR. EARLE MOORE - JAMAICA - President and CEO of Guardian Life Limited, Jamaica
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.iac-caribbean.com/
Phone # (246) 427-5608/9
Fax # (246) 427-7277
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IAC Insurance Association of China
Background/Activities The Insurance Association of China was set up to help build a just and fair market order, protect insurers' legal
interests, enhance the public's understanding and trust of the insurance sector and improve the sector's management. Tang Yunxiang, the association's chairman, the general manager of the People's Insurance Company of China (PICC), China's leading property insurer, was elected president of the association. said his organization will work for strengthened self-discipline and closer exchanges and co-operation among member companies. The association also aims to promote exchanges between Chinese insurers and their foreign counterparts so that its members can learn from the advanced technologies and management expertise of foreign firms and take a more active role in international competition.
Address No 22 Xijiaominxiang Xicheng Dirstrict Bejing P.R.C 100031
Head/Contact Name Bin Xu – Deputy Secretary General
Contact e-mail Address [email protected] (In Chinese only – English version under construction)
Web Address http://www.iachina.cn
Phone # (8610) 66070937
Fax # (8610) 66070970
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The Chinese Finance Association (TCFA)
Background/Activities The Chinese Finance Association (TCFA) is a non-profit organization aimed at facilitating the exchange of ideas,
knowledge and information on education, and research and practice in finance and related areas between the US and China. TCFA seeks to bring together the collective wisdom and expertise of Chinese scholars and professionals active in the fields of finance, accounting, money, and banking in an effort to help understand and develop the Chinese financial sector. It further seeks to promote rigorous academic research on financial reform issues using the foundations and methodologies of modern finance.
Address None Listed
Head/Contact Name Justin Jiang (Contact for membership) 315 west 33rd st apt 31D New York, NY 10001
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.china-finance.org
Phone # None Listed
Fax # None Listed
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Insurance Institute of Hong Kong (IIHK)
Background/Activities The IIHK was formed in 1967 to promote the importance of professionalism in the dynamic and increasingly
competitive Asian insurance industry and is now a cornerstone of Hong Kong's insurance industry. Recognising the importance of professional qualifications, the IIHK ardently champions improvements in insurance education and training. It encourages practitioners, students and others interested in the insurance sector to continue broadening their horizons through improved educational programmes, seminars, meetings, discussions and many more interesting, informative and varied activities. In this way, members of the Institute have easy access to a wide range of information and facilities, enabling them to keep up to date with the latest advances. Aims & Objectives • • To provide advice and assistance to all individuals with an interest in the insurance business • • To provide a forum for the discussion of ideas and exchanging of opinions on a wide variety of subjects • • To promote study as a means of ensuring members and practitioners are always on the cutting edge of
industry developments
Address Room 1705, Beverly House, 93 - 107 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Head/Contact Name Ms. Pency Wan - Secretariat office
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.iihk.org.hk
Phone # (852) 2520 0098
Fax # (852) 2295 3939
China
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The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers
Background/Activities The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI), a self-regulatory body of insurers, was established on 8 August
1988 to advance and promote the development of the insurance business in Hong Kong. Following its conversion to a limited company on 29 December 1994, the HKFI became a consolidated and streamlined organization that enjoys full recognition by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the representative body of an increasingly important industry.
Address The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers 29/F Sunshine Plaza 353 Lockhart Road Wanchai, Hong Kong
Head/Contact Name Mr Roddy S Dah Sing Life Assurance Company Limited - Chairman - The HKFI is managed by a Governing Committee formed by five nominees each from the General Insurance Council (GIC) and the Life Insurance Council (LIC). The Chairmanship rotates yearly between representatives of the two Councils.
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.hkfi.org.hk
Phone # 2520 1868
Fax # 2520 1967
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Non-Life Insurance Association of The Republic of China
Background/Activities The Non-Life Insurance Association of the Republic of China
Address l3th Floor,
125 Nanking East Road, Section 2,Taipei 1O4 Taiwan, R.O.C.
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://insurance.tradevan.com.tw
Phone # 886-2-25071566
Fax # 886-2-25075245
Croatia
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The Croatian Insurance Bureau
Background/Activities The Croatian Insurance Bureau was established in 1992 in Zagreb.
Its initial function was to represent the Croatian Green Card Bureau. When the Insurance Law was brought into force (18 February 1994), and especially the Law on Amendments to the Insurance Law (27 February 1997) the Bureau expanded its business to a great extent. In addition to its initial function (to act as the national Green Card Bureau), the Croatian Insurance Bureau runs a Guarantee Fund (that covers claims caused by uninsured or untraced motor vehicles, motorboats and aircrafts and the like). The Bureau's activities furthermore comprise the organization and administration of the Motor Third Party Liability Frontier Insurance as well as the co-ordination and support of its Members that write the compulsory traffic insurance classes whilst defining common insurance conditions and premium rates. The Croatian Insurance Bureau represents a legal person, and acts as an association of Croatian insurance companies.
Address Croatian Insurance Bureau Marticeva 73/1 10000 Zagreb Croatia
Head/Contact Name The Croatian Insurance Bureau is managed by the Managing Board, which consists of 19 Members. Chairman of the Managing Board is Mr. Marijan Curkovic, jurist D.Sc. from Rijeka. Manager of the Bureau is Mr. Ante Lui, jurist B.Sc. from Zagreb.
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.huo.hr/
Phone # 385 1 46 96 600
Fax # 385 1 46 96 660
Czech Republic
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Czech Insurance Association
Background/Activities • Trade association of commercial insurance companies
• Founded in 1993 • 26 members as of 1 March 2005
- life 3 - non-life 9 - composite 14
• 3 associated members Role of CAP
- to defend and represent interests of member insurance companies - to initiate amendments to legislation and to prepare opinions to drafts of legal acts - to care about adherence to the Code of Ethics in the Insurance Industry - to promote the importance of insurance
• Share of member insurance companies in the total premiums written in the CR - over 99 per cent • Daughter company - Institut of Certification - Certifikační institut ČAP s.r.o. • Co-operation with number of state administration bodies and associations on the Czech financial market • Co-operation with the Association Gremium Alarm and with other associations the security industry • Member of Comité Européen des Assurances • Member of Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic
Address Na Poříčí 12,
110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic
Head/Contact Name President - Ladislav Bartoníček/Chairman of the Board and CEO, Česká pojišťovna a.s.
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.cap.cz
Phone # 420 224 875 611
Fax # 420 224 875 612
Denmark
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The Danish Insurance Association (DIA)
Background/Activities The Danish Insurance Association (DIA) is the trade association of insurance companies and multi-employer
pension funds in Denmark. In 1997 the Association merged with the Danish Federation of Labor Market Pension Schemes. All companies, pension funds and general agencies engaged in insurance and multi-employer pension fund business in Denmark qualify for DIA membership. Its objectives are to promote the interests of the entire insurance and pensions industry, to contribute to raising public awareness of the industry, to stimulate appropriate trade practices and to ensure that insurance and pension business is carried on in such a way that the industry solves its societal task. By far the greater part of insurance companies, pension funds and general agencies are DIA members. Foreign insurance companies that are engaged in the provision of services in Denmark can become so-called info members.
Address Forsikring & Pension Amaliegade 10, DK-1256 Copenhagen
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.forsikringenshus.dk/ (Limited English)
Phone # 33 43 55 00
Fax # 33 43 55 01
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The Danish Insurance Institute (Forsikringshøjskolen Rungstedgaard A/S)
Background/Activities The Danish Insurance Institute (Forsikringshøjskolen Rungstedgaard A/S) is the insurance industry’s joint institute
of learning. The objective of the institute is to encourage the training of financial sector employees by developing and selling study programs, consultancy and publishing services and by operating the property Rungstedgaard. Its shareholders comprise about 120 insurance companies, general agencies, pension funds, insurance brokers, banks and organizations affiliated to the industry.
Address Forsikringsakademiet A/S Rungsted Strandvej 107 2960 Rungsted Kyst Copenhagen
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.forsikringsakademiet.dk/ (No English version)
Phone # 45 4516 5000
Fax # 45 4576 5959
Finland
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The Federation of Finnish Insurance Companies
Background/Activities The Federation of Finnish Insurance Companies is a trade association and a cooperation body for insurance
companies operating in Finland. The Federation’s role is to promote sound insurance business and improve members’ operating conditions in Finnish society. The Federation aims to create welfare by means of insurance. To achieve this objective, the Federation works to establish its position as a trusted influencer in society. With the efforts launched to reach this goal, the Federation seeks to ensure enough scope for insurance to evolve in society and to secure a favourable working environment for insurance companies. The Federation is organized under five units: Communications, Legal Affairs, Insurance Economics, Loss Prevention and Life Insurance. The managing director is assisted by a public affairs advisor who is responsible for the Federation’s relations with stakeholder groups and coordination of contacts with other parts of the Federation organization. Another part supporting the Federation’s operations is Information Services, a unit made up of insurance library, translation service, insurance education and administrative duties.
Address Bulevardi 28 FI-00120 Helsinki, Finland
Head/Contact Name Esko Kivisaari - Managing Director/358 9 6804 0210
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.vakes.fi/
Phone # 358-9-680 401
Fax # 358-9-6804 0216
France
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Fédération Francaise des Sociéts ď Assurances (FFSA)
Background/Activities Created in 1937, the French Confederation of the societies of insurance regroups 295 firms representing 90% of
the French market of insurance and about 100% of the international activity of the firms of this market. It unites public companies, societies of mutual insurance society and subsidiaries of foreign societies playing insurance and reinsurance.
Address 26, Boulevard Haussmann Paris Cedex 09 France
Head/Contact Name Président - Gérard de La Martinière
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.ffsa.fr/ (No English version)
Phone # 01.42.47.90.00
Fax # 01.42.47.93.11.
Germany
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German Insurance Association (Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswrtschaft – GDV)
Background/Activities The German Insurance Association (Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswrtschaft e.V – GDV) was
formed in Cologne in 1948 and has had its registered office in Verline since February 1998. Four hundred fifty-five insurance companies belong to the Association, including 43 branch offices of foreign insurers and 6 insurers with registered offices aboard. GDV represents the interests of the German insurance industry. GDV is an interface between the insurance industry and the political world. Representativies of member companies contribute their expertise and experience to numerous Association committees. Two main committees deal with the basic issues in their fields: the Main Committee for Life Assurance adn the Main Committee for Casualty and Property Insurance. Further issues specific to insurance lines and cross-line issues are dealt with in a number of other committees.
Address Friedrichstraße 191 D-10117 Berlin P.O.Box 08 02 64 10002 Berlin Germany
Head/Contact Name Dr. Bernhard Schareck – President
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.gdv.de/ (Limited English version)
Phone # 49 (0)30/20 20 - 50 00
Fax # 49 (0)30/20 20 - 60 00/01
Greece
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The Insurance Association of Cyprus
Background/Activities The Insurance Association of Cyprus is the trade association for the Cyprus insurance industry. Its member
companies account for about 95% of the insurance business in Cyprus. The main aims of the Association are: • To represent members' interests to Government, regulators, Parliament and other Political and trade bodies
and to help develop their international activities. The Association influences the development of policy. It also constantly monitors proposed legislation, regulation, taxation and other policy measures. Insurers' views are put across promptly, forcefully and effectively.
• To promote the concept of insurance through the media, consumer organizations and through other channels. • To provide its members with a wide range of services, including technical guidance, statistical information,
e.t.c.
Address Insurance Centre 23, Zenon Sozos Street 1st Floor P. O. Box 22030 1516 Nicosia Cyprus
Head/Contact Name Andreas Charalambides - Manager/Secretary
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.iac.org.cy
Phone # 357 22763913, +357 22764907
Fax # 357 22374288, +357 22761007
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The Association of Insurance Companies-Greece
Background/Activities The Association of Insurance Companies-Greece is a recognized professional union and its members are the
insurance companies operating in Greece. The regular members of the Association are eighty-nine and provide their insured’s with all modern insurance products not only in Greece but abroad too. The primary aims of the Association of Insurance Companies-Greece are to develop, by any legal means, the institution of private insurance in our country but also to promote the moral, professional and financial interests of its members to the relevant ministries, to the institutions of the European Union and the international insurance institutions. Today the Greek insurance market contributes greatly to our national economy and to the social stability by providing its insurance services. The Association of Insurance Companies-Greece in order to achieve its goals upgrade continuously its role in the broader financial environment of our country.
Address 10, Xeophontos Street Athens Greece
Head/Contact Name Margarita Antonaki - General Manager
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.eaee.gr/
Phone # 30 210 33 34 100
Fax # 30 210 33 34 147
Hungary
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Association of Hungarian Insurance Companies
Background/Activities None Listed
Address Association of Hungarian Insurance Companies
Budapest V. Deák F. u. 10. H-1364 Budapest Pf. 236 Hungary
Head/Contact Name President: - Dr. Ferenc Boda
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]/
Web Address http://www.mabisz.hu/english/
Phone # 36. 1.318.3473
Fax # 36.1.337.5394
Italy
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ANIA Associazione nazionale fra le Imprese Assicuratrici
Background/Activities Been based on in 1944, the ANIA is the association that represents the enterprises of insurance operating in Italy.
Its main purpose, recognized from the Charter, is guardian the interests of the category conjugating them with the interests generates them of the Country in the construction of a model of recognized sustainable development from the Institutions and the public opinion. The Association represents the associates and the Italian insurance market in the comparisons of the main political and administrative institutions, included the Government and the Parliament, the labor organizations and the other social forces.
Address Sez. Tecnica per le Assic. Aeronautiche, Trasp. E Riassic Piazza S. Baila, 1 20122 Milano Italy
Head/Contact Name Fabio Cerchiai - President
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.ania.it/ (No English Translation)
Phone # Rome 39 02 7764 290 /Milan 02 7764 256
Fax # Rome 39 02 7764 811 / Milan 02 77005 303
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The European Union INSURANCE
Background/Activities The European union INSURANCE is an independent association that is for the promotion and the development of
the connections between the actual Associated, as well as the spread of the experiences to the purpose of the pursuit of the better professional culture and of the fundamental values of base of the service I ensured. The union is structured; according to an I model federal, in districts distributed in all of the national territory, the main prerogative of which is to agree a greater neighbourhood to the Partners and consequently a costing tighter relation.
Address via G. Giardino, n. 4 20123 Milano
Head/Contact Name Elio Pugliese - President
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.uea.it/
Phone # 02-875315
Fax # 02-72002417
The Netherlands
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The Dutch Association of Insurers
Background/Activities The Dutch Association of Insurers represents the interests of private insurance companies operating in the
Netherlands. The Association’s members represent more than 95 percent of the insurance market expressed in terms of gross premium income. The Association is an independent organisation managed and financed by its members.
Address P.O. Box 93450 The Hague The Netherlands
Head and or Contact Name
Managing director: Professor E.J. Fischer
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.verzekeraars.org/
Phone # 31 70 333 86 65
Fax # 31 70 333 86 00
Middle East
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ACAL Association des Compagnies d’ Assurances au Liban
Background/Activities Established in 1971, the Association aims at establishing a close cooperation among its members in diferent fields,
building the profession on technical and sound bases and instituting rules and regulations liable to raise the level of the insurance industry as well as safeguarding the public interest and insuring the representation of its members with the authorities and third party.
Address Place Tabaris, Achrafieh Imm. SNA, 4th éme Etage B.P. 11
Head/Contact Name Al Mashrek SAL ABRAHAM MATOSSIAN PRESIDENT
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.acal.org.lb/
Phone # 961-1-200385 | 961-1-200369
Fax # 961-1-338276
Middle East
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Emirates Insurance Association
Background/Activities An umbrella organization for US insurance companies operating in the country.
Address P.O. Box 7755
Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Head/Contact Name Sheikh Faisal bin Khalid Al Qasimi - Chairman Contact e-mail Address None Listed
Web Address None Listed
Phone # 971 2 677 14 44
Fax # 971 2 677 24 44
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Israel Insurance Association
Background/Activities The association of local insurance companies – issues annual and quarterly reports on the local insurance
industry.
Address 39 Rothchildes Blvd. Tel Aviv Israel 66883
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address None Listed
Phone # (972) 3-567-7308
Fax # (972) 3-566-2058
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Israel Insurance Association Marine Section
Background/Activities None Listed
Address 9 Rothchild Blvd.
PO Box 2622 Tel Aviv Israel 66883
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address None Listed
Phone # (972) 3-566-4324
Fax # (972) 3-566-4330
New Zealand
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Insurance Council of New Zealand
Background/Activities The Insurance Council of New Zealand Inc was established in 1895. It is an industry organization which represents fire and general insurers in this country. The Insurance Council comprises 20 member companies who write approximately 95% of New Zealand's general insurance business. Our members currently protect approximately half a trillion dollars of New Zealanders assets. Last year members of the Insurance Council paid claims of $1.5 billion to New Zealanders.
Address Perpetual Trust House Level 7 111-115 Customhouse Quay P O Box 474 Wellington New Zealand
Head/Contact Name David Smith - President, ICNZ
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.icnz.org.nz/
Phone # 64 4 472 5230
Fax # 64 4 473 3011
Norway
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The Central Union of Marine Underwriters Norway
Background/Activities The Central Union of Marine Underwriters (CEFOR) was founded 15 August 1911 by Norwegian and foreign
insurance companies. The members of CEFOR engage in
- hull and machinery insurance (blue water and coastal) - protection and indemnity insurance - cargo insurance - legal defence - war risks
The object of CEFOR is to strengthen and develop the basic concepts of the Norwegian marine insurance market and unite and coordinate its members around key issues for the marine insurance industry.
Address Visiting address: P.O Box 2550 Solli Finansnæringenes Hus N-0202 OSLO Hansteens gt. 2 Norway Oslo Norway
Head/Contact Name Tore Forsmo - Managing Director
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.cefor.no/
Phone # 47 23 08 65 50
Fax # 47 22 56 10 77
Portugal
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The Portguese Association of Insurers (APS) Associação Portuguesa de Seguradores
Background/Activities The Associação Portuguesa de Seguradores, founded on August 12, 1982, is the association of insurance
companies operating in Portugal and represents more than 95% of the Portuguese insurance market. The main concern of APS is to defend and represent the legitimate common interests of its Associates, contribute towards the development of the insurance sector and provide its members more and better services. To that end, the following action is being taken:
• adopting measures with the Government, Parliament and the Supervisory Authorities, to express the position of the whole Insurance Sector;
• co-operating with all other entities directly or indirectly related to the insurance sector; • providing accurate and adequate technical and statististical information, through studies and technical work
done in close co-operation with companies, through their participation on Technical Committees; • promoting the idea of insurance and improving the image of the sector with the press and consumers; • negotiating labour agreements with trade unions for the insurance industry.
I Address Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca,
41 - 1250-190 Lisboa Portugal
Head/Contact Name General Manager - Alexandra Queiroz
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.apseguradores.pt/
Phone # 351 21 3848100
Fax # 351 21 3831422
Romania
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National Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies from Romania – (UNSAR)
Background/Activities In 1994, at the initiative of 13 insurance companies, the National Association of Insurance and Reinsurance
Companies from Romania - UNSAR was founded. In present UNSAR has as members 21 insurance and reinsurance companies. After 1990, on the Romanian insurance market, appeared many companies intermediary companies in insurance (in 2000 being more than 800 companies) that acted also as agents and brokers in insurance (but brokers being only few). The word "broker" was introduced by Law no. 32/2000 regarding the insurance companies and the insurance supervision. At the beginning of the year 2002, 105 insurance brokers companies were licensed to function, some of them being important international insurance brokers as: MARSH, AON, GRAS SAVOYE, etc. Following the issuing of the Law 32 from 2000 the Insurance Supervisory Commission was formed. It is an independent organization, self-governing, financed by the insurance companies having the objective to regulate, control and supervise the insurance market. Insurance Supervisory Commission is lead by the Board of 5 person (one president, one vice president and 3 members). The members of the Insurance Supervisory Commission Board are appointed from the common list proposed by the Commissions for Budget, Finance and Banking of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies and they are nominated for 5 years for president, 4 years for vice president and 3, 2 and respectively 1 year for the members. The first members of the Insurance Supervisory Commission Board were nominated in July 2001.
Address 31-33 Carol I Boulevard 2nd District Bucharest Romania
Head/Contact Name President: Cristian Constantinescu - Allianz Tiriac
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.unsar.ro
Phone # 40 21 335 12 69
Fax # 40 21 337 22 43
Slovak Republic
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Slovak Insurance Association Background/Activities The Association safeguards and coordinates the general and specific interests of its members and of the various
branches of insurance within the industry.
Address Drieňová 34 P.O. Box 51 820 09 Bratislava 29
Head/Contact Name President – Ing. Juraj Lelkes
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.slaspo.sk/
Phone # 00421 2 4342 9985
Fax # 00421 2 4342 9984
Slovenia
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The Slovenian Insurance Association
Background/Activities The Slovenian Insurance Association (formerly the Slovenian Insurance Bureau) is the commercial interest
association of Slovenian insurance companies. It was founded in 1992. The Association's activities and basic goals are set out in its Statutes. Membership of the Association is open to insurance companies involved in contract insurance which are registered in the Republic of Slovenia. Association membership is also open to other organizations where this is in the interests of the Association. At present, the tasks are carried out by a 12-member professional service on the basis of resolutions of standing committees, committees and divisions and bodies of the Association, such as the assembly, council and the director. One of the most important tasks of the SIA is the fulfillment of obligations from international treaties and agreements concerning insurance issues not within state competence. One example is the Uniform Agreement between Bureaux, which concerns the so-called green card - an international document on the insurance of motor vehicles against liability for damages caused to third parties in domestic and foreign traffic. The duties deriving from this agreement are carried out by the Green Card Bureau, which is an independent organizational unit of the Association with its own management body, professional service and head of the professional service.
Address Železna cesta 14 p.p. 2512 SI-1000 Ljubljana SLOVENIJA
Head/Contact Name Mirko KALUŽA, B. Econ, M.Econ. – director
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.zav-zdruzenje.si/
Phone # 386 1 473 56 99
Fax # 386 1 473 56 92
South America
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ASSOCIATION OF SUPERINTENDENTS OF INSURANCE OF LATIN AMERICA
Background/Activities International body that brings together the highest regulatory authorities in the Latin American insurance field.
Comprised of 20 Latin American countries in addition to two associate members, Spain and Portugal.
Address c/o Superintendencia de Valores y Seguros Chile, Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 1449, Piso 11, 8 Santiago, Chile 834-0518
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address None Listed
Web Address http://www.assalweb.org/
Phone # 56-2-473 4000
Fax # 56-2-473 4101
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FUNENSEG
Background/Activities Funenseg has interchange agreements with other insurance institutes such as the Insurance Institute of America
(IIA) and the International Insurance Foundation (IIF) in the USA, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) in London, Fundación Mapfre in Spain, Escuela Cubana de Seguros in Cuba, and American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (AICPCU). Related Courses Funenseg offers seminars and workshops with experts from Brazil and abroad, scholarship programs for doctoral degrees, extension courses, and qualifying and refresher courses. It also administers exams and translates books.
Address Rua Senador Dantas, 74 - 3º andar Centro Rio de Janeiro RJ Brasil CEP: 20031-205
Head/Contact Name Sonia Cristina Braga de Andrade - Commercial Manager
Contact e-mail Address www.funenseg.org.br
Web Address http://www.funenseg.org.br/
Phone # 21 3132 1016
Fax # 21 2240-6259
Spain
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ICEA (Investigación Cooperativa entre Entidades Aseguradoras y Fondos de Pensiones)
Background/Activities ICEA (Investigación Cooperativa entre Entidades Aseguradoras y Fondos de Pensiones) is an association for the
study of and research into insurance-related topics and issues. The association, the first of its kind in Spain, was founded in February 1963. Its membership comprises insurance companies representing 95% of the volume of premiums in the industry in Spain; a fair number of Portuguese insurance companies, as well as other companies from Europe and the American continent. ICEA has 38 staff members. The association was awarded the Gold Medal for Merit in Insurance for achievements in the fields of research and training aimed at enhancing Spanish insurance practice and standards. The aim of the association is to promote quality in insurance companies' management methods and foster professional development by: • Conducting research studies on insurance • Compiling statistics • Providing training in the field of insurance • Furnishing support and technical advice
Address ICEA C/ López de Hoyos, 35 28002 Madrid SPAIN
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.icea.es/
Phone # 34 91 411 35 62
Fax # 34 91 562 35 08
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Unión Española de Entidades Aseguradoras y Reaseguradoras / UNESPA
Background/Activities The leading insurance companies' association in Spain. The Spanish Union of Companies insurance Companies
and Reaseguradoras is the Management organization of the businesses of insurances that operate in the Spanish market. More than 300 companies, that surpass the 90% of the insurance market, they form part of her. The composition of UNESPA has three fundamental groups: a dome of management, formed by the President, the MANAGING Director and the General Secretary; a block of central services that attend to the totality of the companies adhered; and a series of specific organs, called Technical Commissions and Groups, that are in charge of the own matters of a branch or assembly of branches of the insurance; according to the legal form of the By channels of distribution; and by means of a series of territorial delegations. It itself complete with a series of complementary services, such as editorial, of formation, management of specific tributes, etc… This association exists since 1977. Governs itself through a General Assembly of all its associates; an Executive Counsel, that is its maximum organ among Assemblies; and an executive board, that is the competent organ for the ordinary administration of the Management.
Address Commissin Patrimoniales, R. C. y Transportes Núñes de Balboa, 101 Madrid Spain
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.unespa.es. - in Spanish only
Phone # 34 91 745 15 30
Fax # 34 91 745 15 35
Sweden
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The Swedish Insurance Federation
Background/Activities The Swedish Insurance Federation is the trade association for insurance companies. Its member companies
account between them for more than 95 per cent of the insurance business in Sweden.
Address Klara Norra Kyrkogata 33 SE-111 22 Stockholm Sweden
Head/Contact Name Ms. Annika Lundius is the Managing Director of the Federation.
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.forsakringsforbundet.com/
Phone # 46 8 783 98 00
Fax # 46 8 783 98 15
Switzerland
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GENEVA ASSOCIATION
Background/Activities The International Association for the Study of Insurance Economics, or by its short name “The Geneva
Association”, is a unique world organisation formed by a maximum of 80 chief executive officers from the most important insurance companies in the world (Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australia). Our main goal is to research the growing importance of worldwide insurance activities in all sectors of the economy. We try to identify fundamental trends and strategic issues where insurance plays a substantial role or which influence the insurance sector. In parallel, we develop and encourage various initiatives concerning the evolution – in economic and cultural terms – of risk management and the notion of uncertainty in the modern economy. The Geneva Association also acts as a forum for its members, providing a worldwide unique platform for the top insurance CEOs. We organise the framework for our members in order that they may exchange ideas and discuss key strategic issues, especially at the General Assembly where once per year over 50 of the top insurance CEOs gather. The Geneva Association serves as a catalyst for progress in this unprecedented period of fundamental change in the insurance industry and its growing importance for the further development of the modern economy. It is a non-profit organization.
Address 53 Route de Malagnou Geneva, Switzerland CH-1208
Head/Contact Name President: Mr Henri DE CASTRIES, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO, AXA Group, Paris.
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.genevaassociation.org/
Phone # 41-22-707-66-00
Fax # 41-22-736-75-36
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Swiss Insurance Association (SIA)
Background/Activities We are the umbrella organization representing the private insurance industry.
Our members are small and large, national and international primary insurers and reinsurers. Our member companies follow the guiding principles of the association: • To support free market entry and competition • To provide quality, reliability, transparency and fair play in insurance • To afford security based on professional underwriting and risk management • To observe the Swiss Code of Best Practice and the Swiss Exchange’s disclosure requirements • To promote progressive employer practices Aims • We undertake efforts to maintain and promote a liberal and socially acceptable market and competitive
system. • We are committed to an economically viable framework, in particular with regard to private pension provisions,
insurance supervision, insurance operations and accounting standards. • We promote trust and confidence in the insurance industry by pursuing an active, integrated approach to
public relations. • We create value for our members by means of know-how transfer, joint events and information activities. • We provide comprehensive, specially designed training modules. • We strive for loss prevention by adopting various measures.
Address C.F. Meyer-Strasse 14/P.O. Box 4288 CH-8022 Zurich
Head/Contact Name Lucius Dürr - CEO/Management Board Chairman
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.svv.ch/
Phone # 41 (44) 208 28 28
Fax # 41 (44) 208 28 00
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The Association of Insurance Companies and Reinsurance Companies of Turkey
Background/Activities The statue of association of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies of Turkey came into practice on the 10th June
1976. By the caming into force Law No.3379 regarding the Insurance Supervision on the 11th June 1987 amending certain articles of the Law No.7397, status of the association turned into a public institution. Another amendment was that the elections of the Association’s organs should be made under judiciary supervision. Later on the 30th January 1989 the “Regulation Relating to the Working Principles of the Association of the Insurance and Reinsurance Companies of Turkey” came into force. All of the insurance and reinsurance companies, local or foreign, operating in Turkey and branch offices of foreign companies in Turkey are obliged to be members of the Association within three months following their being licensed by the Undersecretariat for the Treasury. At the end of 2002 the Association had 61 members, 58 being insurance and 3 reinsurance companies. The head office of the Association is in Istanbul and it has the power to open representative offices anywhere if it deems it necessary. As it is stated in the Law, the main purpose of the Association is the following: • To ensure the development of the insurance profession, • To secure solidarity among insurance companies • To adopt and implement all the necessary measures needed to control unfair competition.
Address Türkiye Sigorta ve Reasürans Şİrketleri Birliği Büyükdere Cad.Büyükddere Plaza No:195 Kat:1-2 LEVENT / ISTANBUL TURKEY
Head/Contact Name Cahit Nomier - President
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://eski.tsrsb.org.tr/
Phone # 90 212 324 19 50
Fax # 90 212 325 61 08
Ukraine
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MIBU Marine Insurance Bureau of Ukraine
Background/Activities None Listed
Address 50 Troilskaya str.
Odessa 65045 Ukraine
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address www.mib.org.ua (web site can’t be found – possible wrong URL)
Phone # 38 048 71 444 65
Fax # 38 048 71 555 65
UK
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Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Background/Activities The ABI (Association of British Insurers) represents the collective interests of the UK’s insurance industry. The
Association speaks out on issues of common interest; helps to inform and participate in debates on public policy issues; and also acts as an advocate for high standards of customer service in the insurance industry. The Association has around 400 companies in membership. Between them, they provide 94% of domestic insurance services sold in the UK. ABI member companies account for almost 20 per cent of investments in the London stock market.
Address 51 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HQ
Head/Contact Name Stephen Haddrill, Director General, ABI
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.abi.org.uk/
Phone # 020 7600 3333
Fax # 020 7696 8999
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Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
Background/Activities The CII is the premier professional organization for those working in the insurance and financial services industry.
It is dedicated to promoting higher standards of competence and integrity through the provision of relevant qualifications for employees at all levels and across all sectors of the industry. The ACII designation is intended for insurance professionals in great Britain who wish to pursue intermediate-level studies in risk and insurance. The ACII is recognized world-wide as a mark of insurance professionalism and integrity. Both Lloyd’s and Assurance Medical Society use several ACII subjects as part of their own qualifications.
Address 20 Aldermanbury London, England ECZV 7HY
Head/Contact Name RC Beckett ACII – President – The Beckett Investment Management Group
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.cii.co.uk/
Phone # 44 (0)20 7417 4415/6
Fax # 44 (0)20 7972 0110
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Insurance Institute of London
Background/Activities The Insurance Institute of London was established on the 18 June 1907 following the initiative of the President of
the Federation of Insurance Institutes of Great Britain and Ireland, who was also general manager of the Commercial Union. The London Institute was established to ensure: "The cultivation of knowledge and information in all matters relating to the various branches of insurance". In 1912 a Royal Charter was granted and The Chartered Insurance Institute came into being. Over the subsequent years The London Institute handed over its library, museum, insurance courses and membership administration responsibilities to the CII and, in 1934, moved to the Insurance Hall, 20 Aldermanbury, which was specially built for their combined purposes. The Institute achieves its objective by supporting the role of The Chartered Insurance Institute in the cause of insurance education and professional development through its lecture and visits programmes, its journal and its advanced studies scheme. With its 13,000 members, London is by far the largest institute amongst The Chartered Insurance Institute's 90 local and associated institutes.
Address 20 Aldermanbury London EC2V 7HY
Head/Contact Name President - Steve McGill ACII
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address www.iilondon.co.uk
Phone # 44 (0) 20 7600 1343
Fax # 44 (0) 20 7600 6857
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The American College
Background/Activities Mission
The mission of The American College is to raise the level of professionalism of its students and, by extension, the financial services industry as a whole. By imparting expert knowledge—and by emphasizing that such knowledge must be regularly renewed and ethically applied—the College seeks to strengthen not only its students’ professionalism, but also the financial security of individuals, families, businesses, and the society they serve. Vision Our vision is to be the recognized leader in financial services education and a premier source of knowledge in our continuously changing environment. Through our distinguished faculty, we will be known as the standard-bearer institution for advisor education in an increasingly complex planning climate. We will establish the College as the ultimate credible source of financial services knowledge for the industry and the general public. We will provide customization of this knowledge that will be perpetually updated for currency and will extend our competence in distance education to the Internet. We will utilize technology as an enabler for practical knowledge application, providing education based on individual learning style, with a variety of delivery options.
Address 270 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Head/Contact Name Laurence Barton, PhD - President and CEO
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.theamericancollege.edu/
Phone # 1-888-263-7265
Fax # 610-526-1465
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America’s Health Insurance Plans
Background/Activities America’s Health Insurance Plans is a national association representing nearly 1,300 members providing health
benefits to more than 200 million Americans. AHIP and its predecessor organizations have advocated on behalf of health insurance plans for more than six decades. AHIP's principal purpose is to represent the interests of our members on legislative and regulatory issues at the federal and state levels, and with the media, consumers and employers. We provide information and services, such as newsletters, publications, a magazine, and on-line services. We conduct education, research, and quality assurance programs and engage in a host of other activities to assist our members. All our programs are designed to serve our member organizations and to inform policy makers and the public about health care financing and delivery. Our goal is to provide a unified voice for the healthcare financing industry, to expand access to high quality, cost effective health care to all Americans, and to ensure Americans' financial security through robust insurance markets, product flexibility and innovation, and an abundance of consumer choice.
Address 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW South Building Suite 500 Washington, DC 20004
Head/Contact Name John Kaelin - Executive Director
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.ahip.org/
Phone # (202) 778-3200
Fax # (202) 331-7487
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American Institute for CPCU and Insurance Institute of America (AICPCU IIA)
Background/Activities The American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (AICPCU) and the Insurance Institute of
America (IIA) are independent, nonprofit organizations offering educational programs and professional certification to people in all segments of the property and liability insurance business. We respond to the educational needs of people in insurance and risk management to help them provide professional service to the public. More than 150,000 insurance practitioners around the world are involved in Institute programs.
Address 720 Providence Road; P.O. Box 3016; Malvern, PA 19355-0716.
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.aicpcu.org/
Phone # (800) 644-2101
Fax # (610) 640-9576
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American Risk and Insurance Association (ARIA)
Background/Activities We are the premier professional association of insurance scholars and other thoughtful risk management and
insurance professionals. Through ARIA , members receive many valuable tools and opportunities for enlightenment, growth and education. Conferences, research papers, and recognition combine to make ARIA well worth joining. Founded in 1932, the association's membership is comprised of academics, individual insurance industry representatives, and institutional sponsors. ARIA emphasizes research relevant to the operational concerns and functions of insurance professionals, and provides resources, information and support on important insurance issues. Our goals also include the expansion and improvement of academic instruction to students of risk management and insurance. ARIA 's ability to provide networking, information, and support on important insurance issues makes it a valuable organization to its members. Those provisions come from a variety of awards, publications, and conferences, including The Journal of Risk and Insurance, Risk Management and Insurance Review, ARIA's Annual Meeting, and the annual Risk Theory Seminar.
Address 716 Providence Road Malvern, PA 19355-3402
Head/Contact Name Tony Biacchi - ARIA Executive Director
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.aria.org/
Phone # 610-640-1997
Fax # 610-725-1007
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American Institute of Marine Underwriters ( AIMU)
Background/Activities The American Institute of Marine Underwriters (AIMU) has over 100 years of service as the trade association
representing the marine insurance industry as an advocate, educator and information center. AIMU provides an active program of support services to assist the U.S. marine insurance industry in providing its global customers with a level of performance unsurpassed in the world. Its worldwide network of surveyors (Correspondents) aids its members in handling claims with speed and efficiency. AIMU publishes a Weekly Bulletin, which provide its members with current information on maritime matters, media reports, legislation and court decisions. Through its educational programs, AIMU fosters the highest standards of professionalism, stimulates creativity and innovation and enhances the industry's traditional commitment to service. AIMU ensures that U.S. marine insurers are heard by lawmakers, regulators and international bodies. It testifies before congressional committees and works closely with organizations and participates in coalitions focused on improving safety and preventing cargo-related crime. AIMU is the forum for action on the significant issues that affect U.S. marine insurers, reinsurers and the international trade community.
Address 14 Wall Street New York, NY 10005
Head/Contact Name President - James M. Craig
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.aimu.org/
Phone # (212) 233-0550
Fax # (212) 227-5102
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Captive Insurance Companies Association (CICA) Background/Activities The Captive Insurance Companies Association is the only association for a captive that is not linked with a
domicile or government entity. This independence is important, as CICA is unique in that it has no jurisdictional or commercial ties. It is an independent domicile association founded by risk managers for their collective benefit and continues to be operated in that manner today. CICA members come from a wide range of industries. More than thirty jurisdictions (Countries & U.S. States) have existing captive or risk retention legislation and many new domiciles are emerging and expanding. CICA members have an average of 2.5 captives per member and are domiciled throughout the world, with the highest number domiciled in Vermont, Hawaii, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands. These captives most commonly write workers’ compensation and property/casualty lines, but have also diversified into areas such as product liability and employee benefits. Others have diversified into a substantial amount of related outside business and view their captives as important cost-savings mechanisms.
Address CICA Office 4248 Park Glen Road Minneapolis, MN 55416
Head/Contact Name CICA President Dennis P. Harwick Captive Insurance Companies Association 6530 Cape Hatteras Way NE, Ste. 1 St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 374-7146
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.captiveassociation.com/
Phone # (952) 928-4655
Fax # (952) 929-1318
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Casualty Actuarial Society
Background/Activities The purposes of the Casualty Actuarial Society are to advance the body of knowledge of actuarial science applied
to property, casualty and similar risk exposures, to establish and maintain standards of qualification for membership, to promote and maintain high standards of conduct and competence for the members, and to increase the awareness of actuarial science. The FCAS program assumes completion of ACAS designation requirements and is an independent study with the objective of developing professional sin the field of casualty actuarial practice. The FCAS program achieves this objective, emphasizing fundamental mathematical concepts applicable to solving insurance programs and developing a comprehensive understanding of the business of property and casualty insurance.
Address Casualty Actuarial Society Office 4350 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22203
Head/Contact Name Cynthia R. Ziegler, CPCU, ARM, AAI, CAE Executive Director
Contact Name e-mail Address
Web Address http://www.casact.org/
Phone # (703) 276-3100
Fax # (703) 276-3108
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LOMA Background/Activities Founded in 1924, LOMA is an international association through which more than 1,200 insurance and financial
services companies from over 80 countries engage in research and educational activities to improve company operations. Our members are involved in life and health insurance, managed care, annuities, pensions, banking, bancassurance, securities, and other financial services areas. Through its staff and network of industry volunteers, our association serves a large and influential group of companies. (Our U.S. member companies alone account for approximately 95 percent of the more than 15 trillion dollars' worth of life insurance in force in the United States today.)
Address 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway - Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30339-8443
Head/Contact Name CICA President Dennis P. Harwick Captive Insurance Companies Association 6530 Cape Hatteras Way NE, Ste. 1 St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 374-7146
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.loma.org/
Phone # 770-951-1770
Fax # 770-984-0441
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National Insurance Academy (NIA)
Background/Activities The objectives of National Insurance Academy are designed to realize the following:
• To design, implement and operate an insurance training architecture that will engage the participating
executives, faculty and staff in assisted learning, research, management and communications. • To produce competent insurance executive performers through cognitive and psychomotor development
programs. • To conduct research, produce publications and provide consultancy services to inculcate `Insurance Culture
and Values'. • To enhance workforce commitment by inculcating patriotism and competitive spirit to individual trainee which
focuses on values of honour, trust, discipline, confidence, loyalty and esprit de corp. • To enhance leadership and management qualities by developing a learning environment among the insurance
workforce • To create an insurance order, which is responsible towards society through the inculcation of ethical and moral
values. • To avoid any form of wastage through continuous improvement processes. • To establish 'networking' with local and international institutions in the spirit of developing academic co-
operation and sharing of knowledge.
Address National Insurance Academy 25,Balewadi, Baner Road, NIA PO, Pune 411 045 India
Head/Contact Name Director - Dr. K. C. Mishra - [email protected]
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.niapune.com/
Phone # 91-20-27204000 / 4444
Fax # 91-20-27292396, 91-20-27204555
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Society of Actuaries
Background/Activities The Society of Actuaries is an educational, research and professional organization dedicated to serving the public
and Society members. The Society’s vision is for actuaries to be recognized as the leading professionals in the modeling a management of financial risk and contingent events. The Society of Actuaries is committed to: Education—Providing basic education in the fundamental principles of actuarial science, advanced education and professional development, and continuing education for practicing actuaries. Research—Conducting research to develop studies of historical experience and techniques for projections into the future, analyzing the actuarial aspects of public policy issues and providing the foundation for further expansion of the profession. The Profession—Promoting high standards of professional competence and conduct within the actuarial profession. The ASA program is an independent study that exposes students to a broad range of relevant actuarial practice which includes application of mathematical concepts to the life and health insurance industry and the areas of pension, finance, and investment. It generally takes between four to six years to receive the SA designation.
Address 475 North Martingale #600 Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Head/Contact Name Sarah Sanford - Executive Director
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.soa.org/
Phone # 847-706-3500
Fax # 847-706-3599
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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DES ASSURANCES (CEA)
Background/Activities Membership organization of 30 national associations, representing the common interests of European insurers.
Publishes European Insurance Data, an annual statistical review of the European market.
Address 3 bis, rue de la chaussée d'Antin Paris, France 75009
Head/Contact Name Daniel Schanté - Director General
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.cea.assur.org/
Phone # 33-1-44-83-11-83/33-1-44-83-11-60 Schante direct
Fax # 33-1-47-70-03-75
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European Conference of the National Institutes for Professional Insurance Education
Background/Activities The aim of the European Conference is to enable those organizations who are responsible for vocational
education and training in insurance in their countries to share their experiences at an international level. It works towards a greater homogeneity in both their professional education and training programs and final examinations in the light of the fact that insurance is an international business. The national institutes for professional insurance education participating in the conference must provide educational activities for the whole country and be fully representative of insurance education in their country. If there is more than one institute in any one country which fulfils these demands, then that country may be represented by more than one organization Requests for participation should be directed to the head office of the institute in the country organizing the conference for that particular year. The preparatory committee will make final decisions on which organizations will be invited. Only representatives who occupy a senior position within their organization can represent their organization. The number of representatives will be limited to four per country. An ordinary conference will take place annually. The location of the conference will be determined on the basis of rotation. The organizer of the conference will, therefore, change each year.
Address Office 2005: Insurance Institute of Cyprus 23. Zenon Sozos Street P.O. Box 22648 1516 Nicosia – Cyprus
Head/Contact Name Mr Andreas Efstathiou -Operations Coordinator
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.eiet.org/
Phone # 00357 2276 1530
Fax # 00357 2276 4559
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Institute for Global Insurance Education (IGIE)
Background/Activities We are an association comprised of independent, international insurance institutes. We are united by a common
goal, to deliver professional education to insurance industry professionals. Each institute is, in its respective country, a not-for-profit association. Members are individuals as well as corporations. Collectively, our objectives include assisting interested nations in the development of their own domestic insurance programs, evaluating national programs, and assisting in elevating educational standards for the insurance industry. Our annual meeting is held in July in conjunction with the International Insurance Society meeting.
Address 18 King Street East 6th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5C 1C4 Canada
Head/Contact Name Peter Hohman, MBA, BSc, FCIP, C.A.E. - President & CEO
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.igie.org
Phone # Web site does not list a phone # for the President & CEO, only a mailing address
Fax # 610.651.7641
NOTE President & CEO may be a member of the Insurance Institute of Canada. The three organizing Institutes, the Chartered Insurance Institute of Great Britain, the Insurance Institute of Canada and the American Institute for CPCU, are the founding members of IGIE.
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The Institute of Insurance and Risk Management (IIRM)
Background/Activities The Institute of Insurance and Risk Management (IIRM) is an international education and research organization.
The Institute was set up jointly by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) of India and the State Government of Andhra Pradesh, India. IIRM aims to serve the learning and developmental needs of emerging markets in the context of their contemporary challenges. With a solid international support, IIRM is committed to assist in expertise development in the area of insurance, risk management, actuarial science, financial planning, pensions and other related disciplines in emerging markets. IIRM conducts research programs that are directly related to the above disciplines and also provides consultancy & advisory services.
Address No. 310, Road No. 25, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad - 500 033 Andhra Pradesh, India.
Head/Contact Name Mrs. V Vedakumari, Executive Director, Administration (IRDA)
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.iirmworld.org.in
Phone # 91 40 23556470, 23600578
Fax # 91 40 23556471
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International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Background/Activities Established in 1994, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) represents insurance regulators
and supervisors of some 180 jurisdictions. Since 1999, the IAIS has welcomed insurance professionals as Observers. Currently there are more than 100 Observers representing industry associations, professional associations, insurers and reinsurers, consultants and international financial institutions. The IAIS issues global insurance principles, standards and guidance papers, provides training and support on issues related to insurance supervision, and organises meetings and seminars for insurance supervisors. The IAIS works closely with other financial sector standard setting bodies and international organisations to promote financial stability. It holds an Annual Conference where supervisors, industry representatives and other professionals discuss developments in the insurance sector and topics affecting insurance regulation. An Executive Committee, whose members represent different geographical regions, heads the IAIS. It is supported by three main committees - the Technical Committee, the Implementation Committee and the Budget Committee. These committees form subcommittees and working parties (working groups, task forces and groups) to accomplish their objectives.
Address International Association of Insurance Supervisors c/o Bank for International Settlements CH-4002 Basel Switzerland
Head/Contact Name Yoshihiro Kawai, Secretary General – Secretariat - Assists and coordinates major activities in the Committees. Hosted by the Bank for International Settlements, Basel, Switzerland.
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.iaisweb.org
Phone # 41.61.225.7300/41.76.350.9135 (Kawai Direct)
Fax # 41.61.280.9151
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International Insurance Foundation
Background/Activities The International Insurance Foundation is a non-profit educational organization promoting economic development
through technical and professional education for emerging insurance markets. Based in Washington, DC, the Foundation works with government policymakers, regulators, multilateral agencies, and private organizations to facilitate the emergence of a global private insurance industry characterized by the highest levels of knowledge, technology, professionalism, and business ethics. The Foundation works on an inter-governmental level to build the regulatory structure needed for markets to transfer risks efficiently.
Address 760 Red Oak Terrace Wayne, PA 19087
Head/Contact Name Robert J. Gibbons, Ph.D., CPCU, CLU, is Executive Director and President
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.iifdc.org
Phone # 610.687.8836
Fax # 610.687.8856
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International Insurance Society, Inc
Background/Activities Our commitment is to help connect the international insurance world, giving members and interested parties
opportunities to share ideas, create relationships, and gain knowledge from one another. The Society is a global resource for the insurance community. The purpose of the organization is to provide information, education and networking opportunities for companies and individuals seeking contacts, cross-border exchanges and knowledge on a global scale. • Annual Seminars worldwide • Insurance studies, research and reports • Awards, research fellowships • The Insurance Hall of Fame and other awards Founded in 1965 as a non-profit corporation, the International Insurance Society, Inc. provides a world forum for leading insurance executives, academicians and others interested in insurance to share interests and ideas on timely global issues. Today, the Society is the largest multinational gathering of its kind with over 1,000 corporate and individual members from 92 countries, including senior management from regional companies serving one or more markets and multinational corporations.
Address Headquarters 101 Murray Street New York, NY 10007
Head/Contact Name None Listed
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]
Web Address http://www.iisonline.org
Phone # 212.815.9291
Fax # 212.815.9297
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INI - International Network of Insurance
Background/Activities INI is a Global Integrated Network of leading independent insurance groups, co-operating together to provide non-
life insurance and risk control solutions to industrial and commercial customers and their brokers on a world- wide basis. INI integrates the forces of market leaders to create a seamless global insurance organization offering outstanding services on a local level. Network Mission: The multinational operations of Network Members have been integrated to create a unique global partnership with a clear mission: To develop and maintain a Network of insurers around the world, that will enable the Member Companies to be premier providers of global insurance products and services for multinational clients in their local markets."
Address INI Joint Office 53, Boulevard Emile Jacqmain B-1000 Brussels Belgium
Head/Contact Name Mr Timothy R.B. Stubbs - General Manager - Direct Telephone: + 32 2 220 96 20/Fax: + 32 2 220 96 25
Contact e-mail Address [email protected]/[email protected] - Timothy Stubbs direct
Web Address http://www.ininetwork.com
Phone # 32 (0) 2 220 96 22
Fax # 32 (0) 2 220 96 25