July 2-3, Baku to Host International Insurance Forum
The next, VI Azerbaijan International Insurance Forum (AIIF) will be held July 2-3 at the Fairmont Baku.
According to the Chairman of Azerbaijan Insurers Association (AIA) Orkhan Bayramov, registration has already been passed by more than 50 participants.
"It is planned to provide the active presence of more than 250 people in the traditional event. The format may not change. As in previous years, it will last for 2 days, including the cultural program. On the first day, the participants will discuss the creation of new regional insurance products during the crisis. Reinsurance and property insurance (including agricultural insurance) will also be the subject of discussions of the first day, and then the participants will switch to the traditional life insurance and car insurance. In addition, they will discuss still little demanded bank insurance and its prospects," he said. --17D-
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