The influence of length of relationship, gender and age on the relationship intention of short-term insurance clients: An exploratory study

South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences

Volumn 11, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 139-156

  Steyn, T F J ^a   Mostert, P G ^b   De Jager, J N W ^b  

^a CAMERON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

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EID: 60849089609     PISSN: 10158812     EISSN: 22223436     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v11i2.305     Document Type: Article

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