[摘要]保险是构建和谐社会的重要机制,发展保险业是进一步完善我国金融体制的重要内容。《国务院关于保险业改革发展的若干意见》精准地确定了保险业在中国经济发展与改革过程中的重要地位,明确了保险业改革和发展的目标、主要任务和工作重点,阐述了保险业发展对社会主义和谐社会建设的重要作用。随着《若干意见》精神的逐步落实,中国保险业将迎来新的快速发展时期。 [关键词]保险业;改革发展;和谐社会;金融体制 [中图分类号] F840.32 [文献标识码] A [文章编号]1004-3306(2006)08-0010-02 Abstract: The insurance sector plays a vital role in the construction of a harmonious society and developing the insurance sector is important for further improvement of China’s financial system. The “Opinions of the State Council on Reform and Development of the Insurance Industry” clearly defines the role of the insurance sector in China’s economic development and reform, pointing out the target of the industry’s reform and development, its major tasks and the focus of work. The document also explains the important role of the insurance sector in the construction of a harmonious socialist society. Along with the implementation of the “Opinions”, China’s insurance sector will be ushered into a new era of rapid development. Key words:insurance industry;reform and development;harmonious society;financial system