Teesta Setalvad urges people to join CJP to fight against injustices

Mumbai : Social Activist Teesta Setalvad, Senior Journalist Kumar Ketkar and Anil Dharkar, President of Citizens for justice and Peace, CJP at a press conference in Mumbai on Tuesday. Photo By Sachin Murdeshwar HPN /28.11.2017

Mumbai,  28 November , 2017, (HPN) : Civil rights activist and journalist, Teesta Setalvad says you need to be united and informed to deal with injustices. More than that, you have to run a movement which shows the governments that you are not less in numbers. She urged the people to come together and show their seriousness on fighting with injustices as responsible citizens. This is necessary to show the governments that we are in large numbers standing together fighting for various injustices, she says.

If anyone likes to associate with CJP’s fight for justice and peace, he/she has to visit cjp.org.in, click on ‘become a member’ option and join the organisation by giving a small donation.

As claimed by the website, Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) is a Human Rights platform dedicated to upholding and defending the freedom and constitutional rights of all Indians. Minorities of all kinds, religious, ethnic, caste and gender-based, remain a deep concern for CJP.

​Human Rights and Legal Resources Platform

Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), a collective legal rights initiative born in 2002 to ensure transparency and accountability to a failing criminal justice system, is now expanding into a full-fledged human rights and legal resources platform. CJP, that has always been advocating the rights of oppressed religious minorities and especially victims and survivors of communal violence, will now also engage in advocacy for the rights of Adivasis, Dalits, Women, Children as well as the LGBTQIA community. As a part of its revamp, CJP is also launching a new power packed website in the occasion of Constitution Day on November 26.

To Experience the CJP’s Vision visit www.cjp.org.in

Believing that justice must be the threshold for lasting peace and harmony, through its rigorous 15 year journey, CJP has amassed a wealth of experience and expertise in negotiating the justice system and in promoting advocacy related to Criminal Justice System (CJS) reform, be it witness protection, independence in investigation and prosecution and time bound trials. “Today, defending the Constitutional fundamentals on which India was founded is critical to India’s survival as a vibrant and representative democracy,” says Teesta Setalvad, Co-founder and Secretary, CJP.

The group is building new synergies in civil society by engaging with human rights defenders from different backgrounds. “Under the present dispensation, the right of free expression, the land rights of forest workers and Adivasis, the basic rights of Dalits and all minorities are under attack. These are all important focus areas of our initiative,” explains Setalvad.

Citizens for Justice and Peace is also looking to highlight the importance of understanding intersectionality in human rights issues and building lasting alliances. “The time has come for all those working on issues of human needs, rights and dignity to stand up for each other in a one, vibrant citizen’s voice. Rights of all Women, Children and the LGBTQIA are all important pillars of this struggle,” she asserts.

CJP has already amassed support from several prominent civil society members who have witnessed first-hand the work done by the organisation so far. The website launch is expected to be a star-studded affair with prominent personalities from the fields of law, art, cinema, journalism and literature endorsing CJP via personal videos and blogs, coming together for a common vision.

For more information, please write toinfo@cjp.org.in or visit www.cjp.org.in 

Landmark Celebration Of UBM India’s 11th Edition Of CPhI & P-MEC India Gets Underway Today At MMRDA GROUND, BKC

L-R : Mr. Jime Essink, Chief Executive Officer, UBM Asia Ltd,Mr. Aasif Khan, Director, Fabtech Technologies, Shri. Satish Wagh, Chairman, Chemexcil, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India and other key dignitaries – Photo By Sachin Murdeshwar / HPN.

Mumbai, November 27^th 2017 (HPN) :  UBM India, India’s leading B2B exhibition organizer saw the launch of the grand 11th edition of the signature event, CPhI & P-MEC India 2017, one of the world’s leading pharma networking expos.  The marquee expo is being held at two venues in Mumbai – MMRDA Grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex (27^th to 29^thNovember) and Bombay Exhibition Centre (28th to 30^th November).

This year’s marquee event has more than 1,500 + exhibitors, 40 + countries’ participation. The inauguration of CPhI-P-MEC 2017 occurred at MMRDA Grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex today in the presence of an august gathering of industry leaders including Shri. Satish Wagh, Chairman, Chemexcil, Mr. Rahul Deshpande, Group Director, UBM India, Mr. Jime Essink, Chief Executive Officer, UBM Asia Ltd, Mr. Aasif Khan, Director, Fabtech Technologies, Mr. Rajendra Khimsaria, Director, Khimsaria Associates, Mr. Khaja Nizamuddin, Director, Pharmapack Packaging  Equipment, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India  and other key dignitaries

Alongside the expo, UBM India launched the second edition of the India Pharma Week (IPW), an attractive platter of more than ten trend-setting events that got off to a flying start on November 25. Focusing on the pillars of business, knowledge, leadership, innovation, recognition and networking in the pharma domain, the IPW includes a Plant Visit, Pharma Leaders’ Golf, Pre-Connect Congress, Women in Pharma – Power Breakfast, the India Pharma Awards, Networking Evening, a closed door CEO Roundtable and many more activities. The IPW has transformed the CPhI & P-MEC exhibition from a wall-bound show to one with considerable intellectual value addition.

Originating from CPhI Worldwide, the CPhI & P-MEC India was first introduced in 2006. Today, it has become South Asia’s leading pharma meeting place, covering every step of the supply chain, from drug discovery to finished dosage. CPhI India is an industry platform encompassing CROs, CMOs and manufacturers of API, Generics, Excipients and Drug formulation, Fine chemicals, Biosimilars, Finished Formulations, Lab chemicals and Biotechnology. P-MEC, on the other hand, includes manufacturers of Pharma Machinery and Equipment, Analytical Equipment, Automation & Robotics, Packaging Equipment & Supplies, Plant/Facility Equipment, Automation & Controls, Processing Equipment, RFID, Tableting / Capsule fillers, Clean room equipment, Filling equipment and Laboratory products.

The show has grown exponentially over the years, with domestic and foreign exhibitors and visitors engaging over significant levels of business. This year, the expo comprised exciting facets such as the Supplier-Finder Desk (a digital floor plan that enabled visitors find exhibitors based on services or company names),Innovation Gallery (an arena where participating pharma companies were encouraged to showcase innovations on an international platform) and Exhibitor Showcase (a platform where exhibitors demonstrated how their new product launches are going to be efficacious.)

The key companies exhibiting in the 2017 edition at CPhI include Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., Granules India Pvt. Ltd., Hetero Labs Limited, Signet Chemical Corporation Pvt. Ltd, DKSH India Pvt. Ltd., Morepen Laboratories Limited, N V Organics Pvt. Ltd. amongst others. On the other hand, some of the leading companies such as West Pharmaceuticals Packaging India Pvt. Ltd., Cadmach Machinery Co. Pvt.  Ltd., Brothers Pharmamach (I) Pvt. Ltd, NPM Machinery Pvt. Ltd., Jekson Vision Pvt. Ltd., ACG Worldwide Solid Dosage Consumables and Machinery, Ace Technologies & Packaging Systems Pvt. Ltd, Fabtech Technologies International Ltd., Jagson Engineers, Bosch Limited, Agilent, Food & Pharma Specialities amongst others will exhibit at P-MEC.

Renowned as the pharmacy of the world, the Indian pharma economy has been lauded for its rapid growth in recent decades. This has cooled down in recent years, but the industry is again growing strongly. Compounded annual growth is 17.6%; Indian pharma is expected to be worth 55 billion USD by 2020. In line with this, the life science sector in India is also expected to employ close to 3.5 million people by 2022, a 100% increase in under a decade. The Indian pharma industry owes its success to its bold, ambitious approach, history of innovative and an ability to constantly adapt to the dynamic global market.

Over the past five years, India has become the leading API and finished dose drug exporter to the Western markets and has rapidly moved up the pharmaceutical value chain. Drug approvals given by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to Indian companies have nearly doubled from 109 (2014-2015) to 201 (2015-2016), stimulating further growth in exports to the United States and Western economies. Additionally, the Indian government is now providing more support working hand-in-hand with its businesses to develop incentives to further boost growth.

More generally, the country is now rapidly emerging as a major contributor across the pharma supply chain from R&D through to generics.

Speaking at the inauguration of CPhI & P-MEC India 2017, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “India is among the fastest-growing pharmaceutical markets in the world and has established itself as a global manufacturing and research hub. A large raw material base and the availability of a skilled workforce give the industry a definite competitive advantage over other countries. A platform like CPhI & P-MEC India provides a most comprehensive industry platform for every company that deals with pharmaceuticals in India. This year too, we have the expo held at two venues, commencing at BKC today. CPhI and P-MEC India is widely used as a barometer of Pharma’s overall health in India. Being the only platform that brings together Indian and global companies, the mammoth expo is a strong event reflecting and enhancing the value of the prosperous pharma industry.”ENDS. 

The ‘India Pharma Week’ returns with a week full of avant-garde events alongside CPhI and P-MEC India

Mumbai, 25 November, 2017 (HPN) –UBM India, India’s leading B2B exhibition organizer, is all set to bring in the second edition of the widely appreciated India Pharma Week, a week-long celebration packed with avant-garde events from 25th to 30th November alongside its flagship expo CPhI and P-MEC India. In its 11th edition, the marquee expo will be held at two venues in Mumbai – MMRDA Grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex (27th to 29th November) and Bombay Exhibition Centre (28th to 30th November).

Celebrating 11 years of CPhI and P-MEC India, the India Pharma Week will organise more than 10 events and activities taking place across the city of Mumbai pertaining to the streams of business, knowledge, leadership, innovation, recognition and networking in the field of Pharma.

Speaking on the announcement of the IPW, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said,“I am delighted to announce the second edition of the India Pharma Week, an unrivalled offering to the world of exhibitions along with CPhI & P-MEC India, UBM’s flagship engagement platform, and the world’s leading Pharmaceutical networking event. An epitome of India’s strength in the Pharma industry, the expo has consistently grown to serve as an exclusive congregation of key global players across the pharmaceutical sector. Further, the expo would deliberate upon Government of India’s ‘Pharma Vision 2020′ to make India a global leader in end-to-end drug manufacturing in boosting investments.

“The India Pharma Week stems from the proactive role it plays in driving key Governmental initiatives such as ‘Make in India’, ‘Start-Up India, Stand Up India’, and ‘Skill India’ connecting the global community to eke out solutions to challenges, and establishing superior standards within it. With the recent proposal by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) to make it mandatory for all employees in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities to get skill certification, a notable congregation of industry experts and knowledge sharing, such as IPW provides becomes even more significant,” he further added.

The week will commence with a Plant visit followed by a series of engagements such as Pharma Leaders Golf, Pre-Connect Congress, Women in Pharma – Power Breakfast, India Pharma Awards, Networking Evening, the CPhI & P-MEC India Exhibition, a closed-door CEO Roundtable and many more activities.

“CPHI provides global platform for the Indian Pharma industry to know and have the exposure of the latest technology available. In the past, Indian Pharmaceutical decision makers had to travel to international exhibitions to get to know new innovations on the technology front, however CPHI & P-Mec has brought this information to Indian pharma’s doorsteps”, said Mr. Damanjit Singh, CEO, Food & Pharma Specialities.

Ms. Saloni Wagh, Marketing & Business Development – Asia Pacific, Supriya Lifescience also shared her past experiences of the CPhI conference and said, “CPhI is one of the leading Pharma events in the world where the entire Industry comes together to discuss and get updated on the current trends, information and issues. CPhI Worldwide exhibitions do play an important role in our marketing strategy as it is a platform for us to meet all our customers from across the globe under one roof. It is also a great platform to launch new products and to identify potential customers, she further added.”

Incepted in 2006, the CPhI & P-MEC India exhibition has grown remarkably larger over the years with exhibitors and visitors engaging over significant levels of business. It has been approved and comprehensively assisted in its endeavours by governing bodies such asPharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council (Pharmexcil). Spread across two locations, this year’s edition will see more than 1500 exhibitors and participation from over 40 countries.

OSH India 2017: Enhancing safety and well-being of the Indian workforce

(Left – Right) · Mr. Santosh Warrik, CFO & Advisor, MIDC, Government of Maharashtra · Shri. Sudhakar Prabhu Rathod, Director, Directorate Industrial Safety & Health, The Department of Labour, Government of Maharashtra · Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India · Mr. Jason Woods, Middle East Representative, International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) · Mr. Prashant Jain, Asst. Project Director, UBM India Pvt Ltd · Mr. Pankaj Jain, Group Director, UBM India Pvt Ltd. - Photo By Sachin Murdeshwar HPN / 25.11.17

Mumbai, 25 November, 2017 (HPN) : UBM India today launched the 6^th edition of the Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) India (23^rd– 24^th November 2017) safety show at theCIDCO Exhibition Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.The show brought together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, business experts and key government officials under one common platform, to discuss global best practices and seek solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in the field of workplace safety and health.

The inaugural ceremony of OSH India, 2017 took place in the presence of Key Dignitaries,Shri. Sudhakar Prabhu Rathod, Director, Directorate Industrial Safety & Health, The Department of Labour, Government of Maharashtra, Mr. Santosh Warri k, CFO & Advisor, MIDC, Government of Maharashtra, Mr Arvind Mandke, Chief Fire Officer, CIDCO, Government of Maharashtra  Mr. Pankaj Jain, Group Director, UBM India Pvt Ltd and Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM Indiaamidst an august industry gathering.

The participation of leading exhibitors from across the industry reaffirmed the need and focus of OSH India as an industry event.  These include, ‘Premier Partner’ – Dickies, ‘Platinum Partner’- Euro Security, ‘Gold Partner’- Udyogi, ‘Silver Partner’- Venus, ‘Safe Escape Partner’- Prolite , AutoGlo, ‘Gas Detection Partner’- Drager, ‘Registration Partner’- Jayco, ‘Lanyard Partner’- Allen Cooper, ‘Badge Partner’- UVIRAJ, ‘Delegate Kit Partner’- PIG , New Pig, ‘Occupational Safety and Health Partner’- Eurock, ‘Visitor Bag Partner’- Heapro and others such as Motorola Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., Superhouse Ltd., ID Overseas Private Ltd., Jayco Safety Products Pvt. Ltd., Saurya HSE Pvt. Ltd., Continental Manufacturing Co., Draeger Safety India Pvt. Ltd., Uviraj Global (P) Ltd., Teijin India Pvt. Ltd., Bata India, Unicare Emergency Equipment Pvt. Ltd., Acme Safetywears Ltd., NEBOSH Ltd., SATRA Technology Centre Ltd. and Rahman Industries Ltd. amongst others. This year, the show has a presence of over 140 brands and is witnessing international participation from countries such as USA , Germany, UK, UAE, Japan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Italy.

Speaking at the inauguration of OSH India 2017, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “Approximately half of India’s 1.2 billion people are under the age of 26, and by 2020, it is forecasted to be the youngest country in the world, with a median age of 29. Recent reports say, 250 million people are set to join India’s workforce by 2030. As a big chunk of the population belongs to the working age group, organisations need to look at the safety and health along with emotional well-being of these employees on priority to retain the best of talent and ensure good productivity.  Companies in manufacturing and allied sectors such as automobile, oil and gas, construction etc. in particular are becoming aware of occupational hazards and are working towards creating a safer working environment.  Governments for their part are through regulations emphasising on developing infrastructure and providing resources centred around workplace safety, coupled with increasing global investments. Despite a greater focus on occupational safety and health, there is still inadequate education at various levels and public awareness is still absent, as managements and workforce don’t always place safety as a top priority. Although, many organisations have taken the initiative to organize training sessions to create awareness, a concentrated and cohesive strategy is clearly not in place. UBM India’s OSH India is geared to filling this vital gap.”

“Also, this year we are  glad to have a gender sensitive approach to safety and health as one of the topics at the conference seminar. A broad stratagem for the enhancement of women workers’ safety and health has to be built with an increasing number of women at the workplace, enhancing productivity and breaking the glass ceiling.” he further added.

  

OSH India is the country’s definitive annual exhibition for the safety industry that attracts brands worldwide and facilitates ways to incorporate best practises at the workplace, especially to promote health and safety within it. The expo is supported by DISH ( Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health ) – Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu ; Gujarat Safety Council; Indian Technical Textile Association; Taloja Industrial Association; Thane Manufacturer Association and Indian Society of Ergonomics.

The expo included an Innovation Zone,platform for exhibitors to promote and showcase innovative products to benefit the occupational safety and health industry at large. It also included a dedicated two day knowledge sharing classroom session on Powered Access conducted by The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). This session promotes the safe and effective use of powered access in India.  

The IPAF promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide in the widest sense — through providing technical advice and information, influencing and interpreting legislation and standards, its safety initiatives and training programmes. It is a not-for-profit organisation owned by its members that include manufacturers, rental companies and contractors.

This year’s two –day OSH conference shared global best practices with delegates whilst the accompanying exhibition will helped identify solutions to the most pressing challenges in workplace safety and health. The key sessions and panel discussions at the conference were attended by industry experts from across the country and leading international organizations. Topics of discussion at the conference included: ‘Promoting a Broader Ownership of Health and Safety in India’, ‘Benchmarking Current Industry Practices for handling high Toxic Chemicals’ , ‘Accident Prevention: Hazard and Operability Analysis’, ‘Fire Safety Management and Audits, ‘Redefining Health and Safety Metrics: Tackling Occupational Disease,’ ‘Construction Safety: Design and Management’, ‘Emotional Intelligence to Create a Safer Workplace’, ‘Gender Sensitive Approach to Workplace Health and Safety,’ ‘The Role and Need for Accreditation in HSE’ and ‘Disaster Management/Crisis Management.’ The conference also aimed to influence organisations to take a gender-sensitive approach and ensure employers implement risk management and protective measures addressing gender differences.

OSH India 2017 will also witness the ‘OSH India Safety Awards 2017’ on the evening of Day 1which is open to Indian operating businesses, organizations, alliances and individuals in the public or private sector with a workplace health and safety initiative. This year, OSH Awards received a total of 120 nominations from across industry verticals that include construction, pharma, chemicals, FMCG, BPO, Banking, refineries, oil & gas, automobiles, logistics & transport, power, SME’s, Agro, Healthcare, food, iron & steel, IT, Rubber industry and more. These Awards have been instrumental in building competitiveness among applicants, in encouraging innovation and have been able to promote and establish thought leadership within the Occupational Safety and Health industry in India. The Awards Night will be a celebration of the coming together of the luminaries and forerunners of the industry, marked by a night of glamour and entertainment.ENDS

First Sri Sathya Sai International Veda Conference where mass recitation of Vedas, and multi-faith symposium for Global peace and World Harmony, are highlights of the two-day event

India- 17th November 2017 (HPN) : Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India, (SSSSO India) – a multi cultural spiritual service Organisation, today announced the details of the first International Veda Conference & Multi-faith Symposiumat Prasanthi Nilayam on 20th & 21st November. The event is being organized to mark the 92 birthday celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

The two-day event will witness mass recitation of Vedas by over 15,000 disciples of Bhagawan Sathya Sai Baba, among who are the 600 participants from across 42 countries around the world. Followers of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, will be organizing similar events and recitations across India and it many other parts of the world to mark this occasion.

The event, to be inaugurated by Chief Guest and Honourable Governor of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana, Sri E.S.L Narasimhan, Leading Scientists from India and Abroad who have done extensive research on Vedas are participating in this program as Speakers and will hold sessions on many aspects related to scientific understanding of the Vedas; the modern day society, its challenges, and the solutions that can be derived from the Vedas on subjects like

•Global challenge of water problem and its mitigation by decoding the ancient wisdom of Vedas

•Vedic pre-history a precedent for holistic meta-science for sustainability

•The relevance of the Vedas in modern times, within and outside of India

•Vedic science on agriculture & environment: a remedy to overcome food shortage

Rendition of multi-faith prayers by religious leaders, and symposium of thoughts for global peace will be the highlight, with speakers from all prominent religions and authority on ideologies speaking on the importance of – Service as a unifying factor in all religions.

Commenting on the birthday celebrations and the symposium, Sri Nimish Pandya, All India President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations said, “Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations (SSSSO INDIA ) is holding such an important conference and symposium in the times when the message of unity and service are more relevant to the mankind than ever before. We are happy and excited in anticipation of over 15,000 disciples of Sri Sathya Sai Baba converging at the Prasanthi Nilayam, and reciting Vedas and other holy verses For the well being of the world with the theme‘VASUDAIVA KUTUMBAKAM – That we are ALL ONE FAMILY”

He further added, “Many prominent religious leaders from around the world will be taking part in the religious symposium that will spread the message of unity and service, which were core of all the preaching’s of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.”

Some of the prominent religious leaders to take part in the celebrations are:

1. Acharya Dr Lokesh Muni, founder president, Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti
2. Prof. Mohd Hanif Khan Shastri, Professor of Sanskrit, Rashtriya Sanskrit University
3. Swami Shantamananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission.
4. Singh Sahib Gyani Gurbhachan Singh, Jathedar if Sri Akal Takhat Sahib, Amritsar
5. Giani Gurbachan Singh- Jathedar, Akal Takht at Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) at Amritsar
6. Sri Dinesh Rao, Secretary of the State Bahal Council of Karnataka
7. Maulana Md. Shafique Qasrni – President, All India Imam 10 Association (WB) & Chief Imam, Nakhoda Masjid, Kolkata
8. Prof. Ali Mohd. Naqvi – Professor in Department of Shia Theology at Aligarh Muslim University
9. Maulana Abdur Rahaman Malta – General Secretary, All India Imam Association (West Bengal)
10. Swami Krishnanand Puri, Vedic Scientist, Director, Institute for Research on the application of Vedic Knowledge, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
11. (Dr.) Norio Matsumi (Matsumi Laboratory School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Nomi, Ishikawa (The Vedic trajectory during 12th century leading to build Japan as a scientific nation based on Vedic Values.
12. Prof. (Dr.) Ana Saraswati Konjar – Professor of English & French Languages, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia  (Veda chanting and its curative effective on different faculties of the body)
13. Mr. George Bebedelis – Greece , National Council President of Greece, and the Director of ISSE, South Europe.
14. Prof. (Dr.) John J. Kineman– Professor of Ecology and Senior Scientist University of Colorado, Boulder, USA.ENDS

HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited listing ceremony held today at NSE in Mumbai

Mr. Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited and Mr. Amitabh Chaudhry, Managing Director & CEO, HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited, Ms. Vibha Padalkar, CFO and Executive Director, HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited and Mr. Vikram Limaye, MD and CEO, NSE with other dignitaries at the listing ceremony of HDFC Standard Insurance Company Limited held today in Mumbai at the NSE./ PHOTO COURTESY HPN


Mumbai,17 November, 2017 (HPN) :HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co. Ltd’s
shares soared as much as 27 per cent in their trading debut on Friday after its IPO raised $1.3 billion last week, bucking a trend of lacklustre market debuts by Indian insurers on valuation worries.Post Listing HDFC Life shares were trading at Rs 341.45
compared to the IPO issue price of Rs 290. The gains were aided by an upgrade of India’s sovereign bond rating by Moody’s, which lifted the BSE index up 1.14 per cent.India has seen a record year for IPOs with initial share sales topping $11 billion so far in 2017. But high valuations, especially for some recent big insurers, have led to weak trading debuts.ENDS