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.
bancassurance inspections imminent

Bancassurance inspections imminent

The Ministry of Finance is going to conduct inspections on six insurers, with a focus on those involved in bancassurance.
prospects still cloudy for bancassurance

Prospects still cloudy for bancassurance

Diverse sentiments persist over bancassurance business prospects at local commercial banks, partly driven by a novel policy move.
bancassurance changes in the name of sustainability

Bancassurance changes in the name of sustainability

Building full infrastructure for bancassurance is vital to improve the customer experience. Le Hoai An, a banking consultant and trainer at Integrated Financial Solutions, talked with VIR’s Hong Dung about the new regulations on bancassurance operations in Vietnam.
banks juggle bancassurance quandary

Banks juggle bancassurance quandary

Some Vietnamese commercial banks have reported a dramatic dip in their bancassurance sales for the first half of the year as the sector navigates controversies and a historically low number of active life insurance contracts.
bancassurance difficulties softened by profit results

Bancassurance difficulties softened by profit results

Although a decline in the sale of insurance products through banks has materialised in recent months, the sector remains a lucrative avenue for banks.
insurers to face penalties for wrongdoing in bancassurance sales

Insurers to face penalties for wrongdoing in bancassurance sales

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) inspection reveals regulatory violations by Prudential, MB Ageas Life, Sun Life, and BIDV Metlife in their bancassurance sales practices, leading to impending penalties and increased scrutiny in the Vietnamese insurance market.
bancassurance takes on trust challenges

Bancassurance takes on trust challenges

The bancassurance sector is facing challenges amid many partnerships and complaints, requiring stricter regulations and improved governance to restore customer trust.
prudential vietnam and vib enter bancassurance partnership

Prudential Vietnam and VIB enter bancassurance partnership

The extension of the strategic bancassurance partnership between the two businesses underscores the objective of both sides to bolster future confidence for Vietnam’s bancassurance sector.
chubb life vietnam and hong leong bank bring more choice to customers

Chubb Life Vietnam and Hong Leong Bank bring more choice to customers

Chubb Life Vietnam, a subsidiary of Chubb Life Insurance Co., Ltd., and Hong Leong Bank formalised a strategic partnership agreement on June 12 aimed at delivering Chubb Life's Life Insurance solutions to more customers through an innovative distribution channel.
lienvietpostbank and dai ichi life vietnam sign exclusive 15 year agreement

LienVietPostBank and Dai-ichi Life Vietnam sign exclusive 15-year agreement

On November 22, LienVietPostBank and Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company of Vietnam (Dai-ichi Life Vietnam) held the signing ceremony for the exclusive bancassurance agreement at JW Marriott in Hanoi.
techcombank and manulife vietnam celebrate bancassurance partnership success

Techcombank and Manulife Vietnam celebrate bancassurance partnership success

Techcombank and Manulife Vietnam today are delighted to celebrate nine years of their award-winning strategic bancassurance partnership and to reaffirm their commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions that drive financial security for the Vietnamese people.
orphan contracts cause issues in bancassurance

Orphan contracts cause issues in bancassurance

Many bank clients have bought insurance through their banks (bancassurance), but they have received no support from the institutions when problems arose.
lienvietpostbank to sign an exclusive bancassurance agreement in mid june

LienVietPostBank to sign an exclusive bancassurance agreement in mid-June

LienVietPostBank is mulling over an exclusive bancassurance deal after its 5-year agreement with Dai-ichi Life.
fwd leading bancassurance evolution

FWD leading bancassurance evolution

FWD Vietnam Life Insurance Co., Ltd., one of the fastest-growing groups in this segment’s market, is digitalising its business with a solid strategy of developing diversified, simple, and suitable products for customers. VIR’s Binh An talked with Huynh Thanh Phong, FWD’s CEO and executive director, on the insurer’s strategy to become one of the first digital bancassurance businesses in Vietnam.