GIA-SMF Marine Insurance & Maritime Networking Night 2019

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Organizer Name
General Insurance Association (GIA) and Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF)
Date
28/08/2019
Time
6:00 pm
Location
Straits Bar, Tower Club
9 Raffles Place, 64th Floor, Republic Plaza 1, Singapore 048619
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Every year, SMF co-organises the GIA–SMF Marine Insurance and Maritime Networking Night with the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA), to gather maritime marine insurance and maritime professionals together. This event aims to promote a stronger network and potential collaboration within the industry.

  • Networking, Reception

About the Organizer

Established in 1966, the General Insurance Association of Singapore (GIA) seeks to promote development of the general insurance sector and constantly works to make all aspects of general insurance easier and more effective for consumers, agents and insurers based in Singapore. As a trade association, GIA is actively involved in the business community, representing the interests of member companies, and assists in identifying emerging trends and responds to issues affecting the industry.

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