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Principal Partner
	About IBM IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with over 90 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. Drawing on resources from across IBM and key IBM Business Partners, IBM offers a wide range of integrated services, solutions and technologies that enable customers, large and small, to take full advantage of the new era of on demand. URL:www.ibm.com
Premier Partners
	About Experian Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 90 countries. The company helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft. Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended 31 March 2010 was $3.9 billion. Experian employs approximately 15,000 people in 40 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; Costa Mesa, California; and São Paulo, Brazil. For more information, visit:http://www.experian.com.sg
	About Patni Patni Computer Systems Limited (Patni) (BSE: 532517, NSE: PATNI, NYSE: PTI) is a global provider of IT services and business solutions, servicing global 2000 clients. Patni services its clients through its micro-vertical focus in banking, financial services (BFS) and insurance (I); manufacturing, retail and distribution (MRD); life sciences; communications, media and utilities (CMU). With an employee strength of around 15,000; multiple global delivery centers spread across 15 cities worldwide; 29 international offices across the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific; Patni has registered revenues of US$ 656 million for the year 2009. Patni’s service offerings include application development and maintenance, enterprise software & systems integration services, business and technology consulting, product engineering services, infrastructure management services, business process outsourcing, quality assurance and engineering services. Committed to quality, Patni adds value to its clients’ businesses through well-established and structured methodologies, tools and techniques. Patni is an ISO 9001: 2008 certified and SEI-CMMI-Dev Level 5 (V 1.2) organization. In keeping with its focus on continuous process improvements, Patni adopts Six Sigma practices as an integral part of its quality and process frameworks. Patni leverages its vast experience spanning three decades; deep domain expertise; full-spectrum services; and suites of IP-led solutions, methodologies and frameworks; in being an effective business transformation partner to its clients. For more information on Patni, visit www.patni.com.
Thought Leader Partner
	About the Hyland Software solution, OnBase One of the largest independent software vendors in the world of enterprise content management (ECM), Hyland Software is the developer of OnBase. An award-winning suite of document management and content management solutions, OnBase has a proven record of solving problems resulting from time consuming, costly and error plagued manual tasks. Today, people at more than 9,200 organizations both large and small in 67 countries have the time to do the things that really add value thanks to OnBase. Available on-premises or as software as a service (SaaS), OnBase installs quickly, cost effectively and is designed to grow with organizations. URL:www.hyland.com
Exhibitor
	About 3i Infotech 3i Infotech is a global IT company with revenue run rate of USD550 million and offices in 14 countries across 5 continents. It specializes in providing a comprehensive range of technology solutions and services to Enterprises, Banking, Financial-Services and Insurance industries having more than 1,500 customers, several of whom feature in the Fortune500 List. With business operations spread across Americas, Asia, Europe and Australia, 3i Infotech is supported by state-of-the-art software development infrastructure in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, New Jersey and Kuala Lumpur. It has been accredited with SEI CMMI Level 5 compliant for its software business, ISO 9001:2000 (BPO) ISO/IEC 27001:2005 (Data-Center Operations) and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2005 (Data Center Management Services). URL: www.3i-infotech.com/content/apac/index.aspx
Luncheon Partner
	About Experian Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients in more than 90 countries. The company helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft. Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended 31 March 2010 was $3.9 billion. Experian employs approximately 15,000 people in 40 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; Costa Mesa, California; and São Paulo, Brazil. For more information, visit:http://www.experian.com.sg
Insurance and Takaful Intelligence Partner
	About ISM ISM Insurance Services Malaysia Berhad is a financial services shared services provider. It is an MSC status company and has been certified as an ISO/IEC 27001:2005 company for Information Security Management System (ISMS). ISM's services include knowledge management, fraud management, automotive intelligence and electronic exchange systems. ISM was conceptualized in 1998 by the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) as the Malaysian Insurance Rating Organisation (MIRO) project. The objective of MIRO was to put in place databases to support pricing and reserving in a liberalised pricing environment. The project took shape in 2000 when PIAM established the MIRO department and employed an actuarial manager to coordinate the project. In July of 2003, the PIAM management committee decided to merge the MIRO and MIS departments to become the ISM department. The scope for the project was also expanded to include anti-fraud and Information Technology related services. Takaful operators began to participate and contribute data to ISM in 2003. This was followed by life companies in 2004. The PIAM management committee recognized the need to create a separate entity to enable ISM to carry out its role more effectively and also formally involve the takaful and life insurance industry. On the 18th of February 2005, ISM was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee with 35 insurers and 4 Takaful operators as members. ISM commenced operations on 1 April 2005. URL:www.ism.net.my
Supporting Organizations
	About AAJI AAJI (Indonesia Life Insurance Association) was established on January 23, 2002 based on Decree of Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia no. KMK 426 regarding Business Permit and institution. The members of AAJI: Life insurance companies== 44 members Reinsurance companies== 4 members The Vision: Uniting aims and purposes of life insurance business in order to protect the community, especially insured policyholder as a form of Life Insurance Industry’s participation in effort to improve public welfare. The Mission: Developing Association and Member Business through supports towards Business Development Program oriented to balanced interests between Members' and public interests. Developing agreement between Members on any matters being important issues in the industry. Supporting the creating of Indonesian life insurance regulation condition supporting balanced interests between balanced interests between Members' and public interests. Enforcing standard practices and ethical codes on marketing life insurance products to construct and develop health competition among Members, for the protection of public interests The Objectives: As a medium and organization as well as channeling Member's aspirations to create, maintain, fertilize mutual cooperation for Indonesian life insurance business development. As a communication medium, information and consultation on anything related to any problems appeared and faced by Members as well as efforts to solve them. As a medium to improve Member's professionalism as a form of responsibility to public in running one of Life Insurance Social Functions to improve public welfare. As an institution representing Members' interests in Indonesia, both at national and international level. As a Partner of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia in case the related Agency running its duties on developing and monitoring Life Insurance and Reinsurance Business Activities in order to support and to improve members' role in national economy. As a source of information on anything related to Life Insurance and Reinsurance business activities in Indonesia.
	About LIA The Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA) is the not-for-profit trade body of life insurance product providers and life reinsurance providers based in Singapore and licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Its 19 members comprise 16 life insurers and three life reinsurers. Member companies see it as their common vision to provide individuals with peace of mind and to promote a society where every person is prepared for life's changing cycles and for those situations unforeseen. They are committed to being a progressive life insurance industry by collectively enhancing consumer understanding, promoting industry best practices, and through the association fostering a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect with government and business leaders Shared values underpinning the association and its members are Unified in our resolve to deliver innovative solutions where every individual’s needs are best met. Professional in the way we conduct ourselves and in the counsel we give. Ethical in ensuring our policyholders’ interests are managed with utmost integrity. Fair in how we strive to provide favourable outcomes to both our policyholders and shareholders. Open & honest in all that we do to build an environment of trust and transparency. Proactive in the steps we take to give our people the skills and knowledge to provide sound solutions at all times.
	About PLIA The Philippine Life Insurance Association, Inc. (PLIA) is the umbrella association of the life insurance industry in the Philippines with thirty three (33) member companies under its fold to date. The PLIA was formed out of the merger of two groups of insurance companies, the Life Insurance Association of the Philippines (LIAP) and the Philippine Association of Life Assurance Companies (PALAC). PLIA symbolizes unity and cooperation among member companies. True to its objective, the PLIA has actively engaged itself in providing support to the life insurance industry in its efforts to achieve growth, financial viability and stability. It is at the forefront of vigorous and sustained campaigns to create awareness among the public, the government, the legislators, on the importance of life insurance, not only for the personal and individual benefits it provides, but also on how the industry contributes to the economic development of our country through the long-term funds that it infuses into the economy. PLIA will celebrate its 60th Anniversary this year and will continue to make big strides in its endeavors towards working for the good of life insurance industry. It remains undaunted, as it grows and makes more confident steps towards becoming the life insurance industry’s premier partner.
	About GIAB The Association is known as the GENERAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM (GIAB). It was formally approved and registered on 23rd August 1986 (Registrar of Societies Ref: BPD 25/731) with the full endorsement and support from the Ministry of Finance. The principal activity is to act as a representative body of the general insurance industry in Brunei Darussalam and to promote and protect the interests of all its members in connection with the general insurance industry in Brunei Darussalam. GIAB's Objectives are: To liaise with the Government of Brunei Darussalam on matters relating to the insurance industry or insurance legislation. To promote cooperation and discussion amongst insurance companies transacting business in Brunei Darussalam. To act as mediator on matters which are in dispute within the insurance industry. To promote the good name of the insurance industry and act as the body to which the general public or the Government of Brunei Darussalam may refer to in order to obtain clarification on matters relating to insurance. To enhance management and technical skills within the insurance industry. To assist in any matter of a technical nature which requires collective support from the insurance industry as a whole. To establish contacts with the other insurance associations worldwide, with particular emphasis on ASEAN countries. There are two categories of memberships: Ordinary and Associate Members. Ordinary members shall be limited to insurance companies authorized by the Government of Brunei Darussalam to transact business in Brunei Darussalam. Associate members shall be limited to Takaful operators, life insurance companies and such other eligible entitles as time to time, be determined by the members. The Administrative Committee is represented by 3 companies duly elected by ballot by the members at a general election and must be either a director or a senior manager in a member company. The objectives are to pursue business development for the entire industry direct link to the government body and promote cooperation and discussion between insurance companies. GIAB is a member of the Asean Insurance Council and the East Asian Insurance Congress.
	About LIAM Formed in 1974, the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) is a trade association registered under the Societies Act 1966. LIAM has a total of 18 members, of which 16 are life insurance companies and 2 life reinsurance companies. It is a statutory requirement under Section 22(1) of the Insurance Act 1996, for all life insurance and life reinsurance companies to be members of LIAM. LIAM's objectives are to promote a progressive life insurance industry; to enhance public understanding and appreciation for life insurance; to upgrade the image and professionalism of the life insurance industry and to support the regulatory authorities in developing a strong industry.
Media Partners
	About BPA Financial services professionals across the Asia-Pacific region operate in the world's most dynamic markets. From the superpowers of India and China to fast-growth economies such as Vietnam and Indonesia and the international business hubs of Hong Kong and Singapore, opportunities abound for successful bankers, payment professionals, technology providers and market innovators. Banking & Payments Asia, a new publication launched by VRL and edited out of Singapore, continues a tradition of high-quality editorial coverage, and focuses on key issues in private banking, retail banking, cards and payments. In conjunction with VRL's established international titles, Banking & Payments Asia offers insights into the regional and global developments that matter to you. URL: http://www.vrl-financial-news.com/bpa/banking--payments-asia.aspx
	About Enterprise Innovation Enterprise Innovation is Asia's leading bi-monthly magazine and web portal for enterprises seeking to align IT with their business strategies. Enterprise Innovation has a mission-to champion the use of information technology as a vehicle to innovate business. To this end, we aim to capture the latest trends in business processes, information technology and industry developments with Asian-based case studies and real world solutions to help Enterprises manage the alignment of IT with business strategy. URL: www.enterpriseinnovation.net/
	About LII For anyone involved in the insurance market, whether dealing with indexed annuities, policy services, health insurance or solvency, Life Insurance International provides leading market intelligence, analysis and news, in print, online and face to face through its range of editorial content, networking roundtables, awards and conferences. Cross-sector analysis, best practice case studies and senior-level interviews all provided by an independent, objective and trusted editorial team, place Life Insurance International as the industry journal for strategy, research and information. Life Insurance International is the only industry publication that provides a global perspective on the market while covering the full spectrum of insurance products. It’s a vital source for anyone working in, strategising or researching the business of insurance. URL: http://www.vrl-financial-news.com/wealth-management/life-insurance-intl.aspx?page=287
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