Manulife sees insurance biz rebounding after Covid-19


Manulife Holdings Bhd's group chief executive officer Lee Sang Hui said although market weakness and volatility will likely prevail throughout the year, the company hopes that investor sentiment would improve once uncertainty subsides and markets stabilise.

KUALA LUMPUR: Manulife Holdings Bhd expects the insurance business to rebound, moving forward after the Covid-19 pandemic impact as demand for protection coverage increases.

Its group chief executive officer Lee Sang Hui said although market weakness and volatility will likely prevail throughout the year, the company hopes that investor sentiment would improve once uncertainty subsides and markets stabilise.

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