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New opportunities arising for foreign insurers in Israel

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Bank divestment laws and a host of favorable conditions make Israel a prime market for foreign insurance opportunities. Generali of Italy's acquisition of Migdal Insurance Co., Israel's largest insurance company, could open up the market for other foreign concerns. The minimum capital requirement to start up a new insurance company in Israel is $10 million. Israel's male population has the third highest life expectancy rates in the world, and male medical information is easily accessible through military medical records.

Israel

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Don't let consultants run away with your company

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Health care provider should be wary of allowing independent consultants too much control over their employee training and personnel decisions. Some companies, seeking an external voice for various problems in the company, have chosen to hire consultants who all too often create confusion among employees. Some sorts of consulting and analysis are worthwhile, but clients should maintain tight control over what is perceived as valuable in their organization.

Management Consulting Services, Business & Mgmt Consulting, Evaluation, Human resource management, Health care industry, Consulting services, Consultants, Consultants (Persons)

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Daunting obstacles confront insurers in China

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China's insurance market is valued at $8 billion in 1996. It will be worth $120 billion to $180 billion by 2010. Foreign insurance companies are beginning to operate in China with patience and persistence. The major drawback in the region for foreign insurance companies is the need for nationwide insurance regulation.

China

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