In the first nine months of 2016 charges from 25 insurance companies amounted to 390 million manat, which compared to the same period last year is 15.1% (51 million manat) more, according to the Financial Markets Supervision House.
The insurance payments for the reported period amounted to 167 million manat. This compared with last year is 31% more.
During the first 9 months of 2016, voluntary insurance premiums increased by 18.7%, and payments increased by 32.2%, reaching respectively 250.8 million and 125.4 million manat.
Compulsory insurance fees increased by 9%, and payments increased by 27.7% to 140 million and 41.5 million manat respectively. ----71D
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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