Hanwha Life Vietnam has reported almost 60 per cent growth year-on-year in premium income to VND653 billion (US$13.25 million) in the first half of this year.

Back Jong Kook, chairman of the members council and general director of the company, attributed the strong growth to the expansion of the Hanwha’s network across the country and its focus on improving customer service and financial consultancy.

It opened 17 customer service centres in the period, raising the total number to more than 94, and plans to have 100 by the end of this year.

Its parent, Hanwha Group, is among the 10 top conglomerates in South Korea.

Hanwha Group plans to invest in more sectors in Viet Nam, including finance, energy, real estate and office for lease, Back said. — VNS