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| February 17, 2011

Country Q&A: Insurance and Reinsurance in the United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) insurance industry is characterised by:

  • Low-level insurance penetration
  • High growth levels
  • A large number of insurance companies
  • Dominance in property and casualty business
  • High levels of reinsurance

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