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Distinction between DOFI's and UFI's

Distinction between DOFI’s and UFI’s

The term Direct Offshore Foreign Insurer (DOFI) refers to foreign insurers be they authorised or not authorised to conduct insurance business in Australia under the Insurance Act. An Unauthorised Foreign Insurer (UFI) is a DOFI that is not authorised to conduct insurance business in Australia.