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With growth slowing in mature markets, many CEOs see greater potential in the still largely under-penetrated emerging markets of South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These markets have seen substantial segments of their population escape poverty and move into the middle class in recent years; see which regions CEOs are eyeing up most for potential growth opportunities.Photo courtesy of Thinkstock
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9. Middle East (50% of insurance CEOs anticipate an expansion of key operations)

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8. North America (61%)

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7. Central-Eastern Europe/Central Asia (63%)

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6. Australasia (63%)

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Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya

5. Africa (67%)

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Singapore city in sunset time

4. Southeast Asia (84%)

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3. East Asia (85%)

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2. South Asia (88%)

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Dramatic Aerial View of Rio De Janeiro and Christ the Redeemer

1. Latin America (88%)

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