Azerbaijani insurance market simplified and become more accessible (UPDATED)
2014 February 20 (Thursday) 11:34:46
BAKU/20.02.14/Turan : Azerbaijan's insurance market not only grow, but will be simpler and more affordable.
Yesterday a license of insurance agent was received by Ltd. Innovation, - the founder of the ASAN Khidmet public service agency for services to citizens and social innovation in the Presidency . According to the Ministry of Finance , it has become possible after the successful certification of the public service of insurance supervision .
License will enable the agency to provide insurance brokerage services for the population of the territory of Azerbaijan . Today, 4 of its branches are located in Baku , one - in Ganja and one in Sumgait. In addition, the agency provides outreach services through equipped buses. -17D-
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