mixed fortunes remain in insurance segment

Mixed fortunes remain in insurance segment

Vietnam’s non-life insurance sector is growing robustly, but there remains barriers in bancassurance due to low public awareness and a confusing legal system.
vietnam life insurance payouts surge 35 per cent to 124 billion in h1

Vietnam life insurance payouts surge 35 per cent to $1.24 billion in H1

Life insurers in Vietnam disbursed $1.238 billion in claims in the first half of 2024, marking a 35 per cent increase on-year.
german insurer increases stake in pvi

German insurer increases stake in PVI

German insurer HDI Global SE acquired three million shares of PVI Corporation on July 17 with plans to increase its stake later in the month.
bancassurance must deal with stringent new rules

Bancassurance must deal with stringent new rules

Both life and non-life bancassurance is facing pressure to comply with new regulations.
pvi insurance tops market for average labour productivity

PVI Insurance tops market for average labour productivity

PVI Insurance has been named the most reputable insurer in Vietnam for 2024, and it is leading the non-life sector in terms of average labour productivity per year.
liberty insurance reaffirms pioneering position as international general insurer of the year

Liberty Insurance reaffirms pioneering position as International General Insurer of the Year

Liberty Insurance Co., Ltd. won the International General Insurer of the Year – Vietnam award at the Insurance Asia Awards (IAA) 2024 ceremony held in Singapore on July 9.
aia leads the charge to healthier longer better lives

AIA leads the charge to healthier, longer, better lives

AIA Vietnam is navigating the promising yet challenging Vietnamese life insurance market under the helm of newly appointed CEO Andrew Loh, who embodies both dynamic leadership and strategic vision with his long-standing connection to the industry.
two state owned insurance firms plan capital divestment to attract foreign investors

Two State-owned insurance firms plan capital divestment to attract foreign investors

Vietnam's two largest insurance firms – Baoviet Holdings (HoSE: BVH) and PVI Joint Stock Company (HNX: PVI) - have announced plans to divest State capital.
lack of transparency holds back insurance

Lack of transparency holds back insurance

Sales of newly issued investment-linked insurance policies have plummeted considerably, reflecting broader challenges in the sector and highlighting the need for increased transparency in insurance products.
k sure grants financial support to korean firms in petrovietnam projects

K-Sure grants financial support to Korean firms in PetroVietnam projects

Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-Sure) announced that it will provide $1 billion medium- and long-term financing support to Korean companies securing a project contract with Vietnam's oil and gas group PetroVietnam.
insurance firms to bounce back in 2024

Insurance firms to bounce back in 2024

A recent survey conducted by Vietnam Report between May and June found that a remarkable 45.6 per cent of insurance firms expect the insurance industry to grow nearly 5 to 10 per cent in 2024. Nearly 32 per cent of surveyed firms believe the economy will maintain a stable growth rate of 5.5 per cent.
life insurance players seek to rebuild trust

Life insurance players seek to rebuild trust

Vietnam’s life insurance industry, noted for its stringent regulations, should enhance product quality, transparency, and stakeholder balance for sustainable development, industry leaders have urged.
harsher actions demanded for insurance evasion

Harsher actions demanded for insurance evasion

Stricter penalties are being called for when employers delay or evade mandatory insurance payments, damaging the rights and benefits of workers.
pivotal time for makeup of vietnamese insurance

Pivotal time for makeup of Vietnamese insurance

After a decade of consistent growth, Vietnam’s insurance industry is now undergoing a period of adjustment. The total insurance premium in 2023 fell by 8.4 per cent to $9.5 billion, with the life insurance sector experiencing the most significant on-year decline at 12.5 per cent.
sun lifes charter capital now among the top three largest in vietnam

Sun Life's charter capital now among the top three largest in Vietnam

Following approval from the Ministry of Finance, Sun Life Vietnam Insurance Company Limited (Sun Life Vietnam) announced on March 29 that the company has recently increased its charter capital from VND16.48 trillion ($660 million) to VND17.94 trillion ($718.6 million).