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Takaful : market opportunities growing / by Iris Lai

Sumario: Family takaful, or Islam-compliant insurance, could spark potential growth for investment-linked products in Malaysia and Indonesia. Takaful market opportunities, especially in the investment-linked class, are substantial, given the low penetration, rising income, growing population and knowledge in this sector, said Azim Mithani, chief executive officer of Prudential BSN Takaful, the UK-based Prudential 's Malaysian takaful venture, with 49% of shares. The company initiated a special linked product offering spiritual fulfillment, protection and savings to "pique the interest of potential customers", Mithani said. Prudential BSN also offers a series of investment-linked products combined with familiy, health and education protection

En: BestWeek Asia/Pacific.- Hong Kong : A.M. Best Asia-Pacific, Ltd.. - Issue 49, 6 December 2011 ; 2 p

1. Prudential BSN Takaful . 2. Mercado de seguros . 3. Takaful . 4. Empresas de seguros . 5. Inversiones . 6. Perspectivas del seguro . 7. Malasia . 8. Asia . I. Mithani, Azim . II. Rendez-Vous de Septembre (2011: Montecarlo) .