WASHINGTON–A push by a business group for quick United States approval to allow Russia entry into the World Trade Organization is inappropriate, officials of the American Insurance Association are cautioning.

David Snyder, an AIA vice president and assistant general counsel, said his organization is raising objections because the U.S. insurance industry doesn't want an overall cap on their access to the Russian market.

"That's the critical issue," he said.

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