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... such as AIG, which understand foreign markets. FREE TRADE AND THE WORLD INSURANCE MARKET The U.S. Canadian Free Trade Agreement has accelerated the growth of Canadian firms into the United States, while mid-sized U.S. firms have expanded into Canada. There has been some growth in Mexico but not to the extent experienced in Canada and the U.S. Anticipating passage of the Free Trade Agreement, many companies began to position themselves in the Canadian market during the early 1980s. They saw Canada as an entry-point for export into the United States because Canadian ... FLOW BUSINESS: ON THE RISE "Reverse flow" business-involving domestic subsidiaries of foreign parents-is playing an increasingly important role in the international insurance market. These accounts will continue to grow as smaller to medium-sized U.S. accounts expand into Canada. Canadians have high technical skills in aviation, automotive, steel, and automation, competing actively on a global basis. For example, all of the Ford Windstars for the North American market are now made in Oakville, ONT. Such economic activities result in Canadian IMMS member brokers working with IMMS member ... in the United States to insure these accounts. This business can be expanded in Life & Health insurance, pension consulting, and possibly placement of insurance in emerging third-world countries. Such nations as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, the Czech Republic, Malaysia, Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam are on a fast track for economic development. This growth offers a perfect opportunity to expand the IMMS network, with U.S. and Canadian members leading and coordinating the Commercial accounts for business extended or originating in these countries. MAKING YOUR ...