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    "id": 871920,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/871920/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Tharaka, DP",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. George Gitonga",
    "speaker": {
        "id": 13491,
        "legal_name": "George Gitonga Murugara",
        "slug": "george-gitonga-murugara"
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    "content": "Regarding the Bill before us, it is also important that we look at the offences that are proposed to be introduced. We know very well that there is always clamour when it comes to insurance companies, especially regarding quick enrichment at the expense of probity and ethics. There is temptation, especially by brokers, to try and pocket some of the proceeds of insurance which they are supposed to send to insurance companies. It is important that we introduce penalties in this Bill to curb fraud, especially now that we are introducing agricultural insurance. A while ago, we used to have lawyers known as “ambulance chasers”. Their work was to run around and get accident victims to represent in court. That seems to be far gone, but when we bring in insurance for our farm produce, farms and livestock, we may also get farm chasers. So, definitely, we must have penalties for people who flout the law regarding insurance. It is vitally important that we comply with international standards; especially the International Association of Insurance Supervisors, which governs insurance contracts internationally. Kenya is part of the international community. Our laws are supposed to conform to international standards. That is why the Committee has done a fantastic job to harmonise the laws."
}