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The March 3 edition of A.M. Best Co.'s BestWeek Asia/Pacific, a multimedia online digital newsletter for insurance professionals, examines the reasons for China Life Insurance Co.'s decision not to pursue a possible acquisition of American International Group Inc.'s Asia insurance assets.

The edition is available at http://www.bestweek.com/bwap030309.html or by visiting www.bestweek.com.

BestWeek Asia/Pacific also looks at German insurer Allianz's efforts in Indonesia's life insurance market. In addition, CNinsure's CEO talks about the agent/broker's optimistic outlook for the China market.

The edition includes audio interviews with Jens Reisch, president and director of PT Asuransi Allianz Life Indonesia, and Richard Young, chief executive and underwriter of Atrium Insurance Agency (Asia).

Video reports include a review of the A.M. Best Stock Indexes for Asia/Pacific, Global Brokers and Global Reinsurers and video news updates.

For a complimentary subscription, visit www.bestweek.asia.

Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a global full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the financial and health care service industries, including insurance companies, banks, hospitals and health care system providers. For more information, visit www.ambest.com.

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