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Saturday, November 14 - 2009

Doha Bank in strategic alliance with Life Insurance Corporation International

Doha Bank has announced the launch of a strategic Bancassurance alliance with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) - International, Bahrain to market range of insurance, retirement and investment products in the region.

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  • Mr R Seetharaman, CEO, Doha Bank and Mr S. Roy Chowdhury, CEO & Managing Director of LIC (International) Bahrain announcing the alliance at a press meet in Doha, Qatar.
    Mr R Seetharaman, CEO, Doha Bank and Mr S. Roy Chowdhury, CEO & Managing Director of LIC (International) Bahrain announcing the alliance at a press meet in Doha, Qatar.
These products will be available for all residents irrespective of their nationalities.

LIC (International) BSC (c) is a subsidiary of LIC of India, a corporation established through an act of Government of India and is having operations throughout GCC States. In a function held at the Head Office of Doha Bank in Doha, Mr. Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank and Mr. S. Roy Chowdhury, CEO & Managing Director of LIC (International) signed the Memorandum of Understanding to market and distribute LIC (International) products in the State of Qatar.

Mr. Seetharaman, the CEO of Doha Bank, while launching the landmark alliance with LIC (International) said,

"This tie-up will bring in huge value addition that would benefit the customers as both Doha Bank and LIC (International) are more of a household name in the region. Doha Bank is committed in bringing exceptional products for its customers and existing Doha Bank customers as well as non-customers can avail these products through Doha Bank."


Mr. AV Narayanan, Head of Bancassurance of Doha Bank said, "LIC (International) product range is extremely attractive and flexible that would suit the budget of everyone. The best features of these products are its portability, which is available to Indian expatriates when they return to their home country. Doha Bank will offer a hassle free mechanism for payment of premium for its customers."

Mr. S. Roy Chowdhury, CEO & Managing Director of LIC (International) Bahrain said, "LIC is delighted with its association with Doha Bank. Doha Bank is our first Bancassurance Partner in the Middle East. LIC products are well received by the residents and expatriates alike in the region. The entire product range of LIC (Intl) will be available through Doha Bank and will include Child Education plans, Retirement Plans, Term Insurance plans and Unit Linked products."
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About Doha Bank
Doha Bank is the largest private commercial bank in the State of Qatar. It was incorporated in 1978 and commenced its banking business (including its International Banking services) in Doha, Qatar on March 15, 1979.

As one of Qatar's leading financial services company, Doha Bank is committed to making banking work for customers and clients like it never has before. Through innovative technologies and the ingenuity of its people, Doha Bank provides individuals and commercial, corporate and institutional clients across Qatar and even internationally, new and better ways to manage their financial lives. The company enables customers to do their banking and investing whenever, wherever and however they choose through an extensive network, and multiple access channels.

About LIC International
LIC (International) BSC(c) is a subsidiary of LIC of India, a corporation established through an act of Gov. of India.

Life Insurance Corporation of India, started its first international venture by forming an offshore company in Bahrain, in the year 1989 with its joint venture partner M/S.Intercol. The Company commenced its operations in July 1989. The company is registered in Bahrain as an Exempt Company. The authorised paid up capital of the Company is $26.50m(BD10m). The Company is managing assets of $332m as on 31.12.2006.

It has operations all over the GCC, with 3 servicing branch offices at Bahrain, Dubai, Oman, and in the other territories of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait it has operations through Chief Agents and in Qatar, operations are through the Brokers office.

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Ms Jumana Aman
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Dubai
Ph: 04-2833655

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