31% growth in Panama insurance sector

With $545.9 million in premiums versus $416.9 million for the same period in 2007.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Based on a report by Panama's Office of the Superintendent for Insurance and Reinsurance, life insurance (first year) had the largest increase -- 68.48% -- as compared to last fiscal year.

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