United India Insurance plans to enter Middle East, SAARC

United India Insurance Company plans to enter the Middle East and SAARC countries to tap the potential in these regions due to a presence of a large India diaspora, a top company executive has said. “UII is eyeing operations in Middle East and SAARC nations. Though this is in preliminary stage, a detailed survey has revealed rich potential due to a large Indian diaspora and business activities of Indian and foreign companies,” the state-owned company’s CMD Milind Kharat told reporters. Read more

Gaurav D. Garg Joins Mercer as Region Leader, Growth Markets

Gaurav D. Garg will join Mercer effective 12 September as Region Leader, Growth Markets, incorporating Mercer’s businesses in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America, where Mercer presently has operations in 20 countries, it was announced today by Julio A. Portalatin, Mercer President and CEO. In this newly created position, Mr. Garg will report to Mr. Portalatin and serve as a member of the Executive Committee at Mercer.

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