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PROSPECTS AND SOLUTIONS FOR BUILDING
SUSTAINABLE BANCASSURANCE IN VIETNAM
Nguyen Van Quang*, Nguyen Thi Kim Thoa†
Email: ntkthoa@uneti.edu.vn
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Abstract: Bancassurance is a relatively young market in Vietnam, yet its contribution
to the total revenue of the insurance sector has witnessed rapid growth and is expected
to continue expanding in the future. This paper provides a theoretical foundation on
bancassurance, analyzes its development prospects, and examines the current state of
bancassurance operations in Vietnam. Additionally, it highlights certain limitations in the
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solutions for building a sustainable bancassurance model in the country.
Keywords: bancassurance; insurance; bancassurance prospects; bancassurance development.
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I. Introduction
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from rapid but unsustainable growth and
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II. Theoretical Basis
2.1. The Concept of Bancassurance
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2.2. Bancassurance Models
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IV. Results and Discussion
4.1. The Current State of
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4.1.1. Legal Framework and
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