Attempts by U.S. trade negotiators to open up foreign markets to U.S. insurance companies are being lauded by insurance industry trade groups.

Support of the industry was won by a decision by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to present a comprehensive services offer at the World Trade Organization talks.

Specifically, officials at the American Insurance Association said presentation of a comprehensive program is a "crucial step" in ensuring that opening up financial service markets overseas is a priority of the U.S. government.

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