HONG KONG: MetLife Hong Kong^ has recorded strong growth and broad strength in its business performance. The first quarter of the year witnessed many notable milestones for MetLife Hong Kong, including moving up to the 8th rank in the market*. This marks a jump up by 4 positions since ranking 12th during the fourth quarter of 2016. With 457% year-over-year business growth in the first quarter of 2017*, MetLife Hong Kong is one of the fastest growing life insurers in the market*, with sustainable growth of agency force, and brokerage business growth of over 5 times year-on-year*. Mr. Lee Wood, Chief Executive Officer of MetLife Hong Kong, said, “We are very excited that MetLife Hong Kong has made an outstanding start to 2017.
Underpinning the success is a business strategy focused on product innovation, customer centricity, and the expansion of our agency, brokerage and telemarketing business. But our work in Hong Kong is far from done. Our mission is to become one of the leading life insurers in the market and the trusted advisor for our customers. MetLife Hong Kong continues to deliver a strong track record of business growth, in tandem with our ongoing commitment to pursuing product and service excellence, navigating life together with our customers.” With a solid foundation set, MetLife Hong Kong’s strategy for the year is to build on its surging momentum with a focus on 4 key pillars: expansion of diversified distribution channels, product innovation, a refreshed brand, and digital transformation.