The parties have six months to conclude negotiations and market analysts believe a deal appears more credible than RHB Bank’s earlier, unsuccessful attempt in 2019.
The agency had also affirmed the insurer’s A+ financial strength rating for its key life/health subsidiaries, alongside affirming the parent’s “a-” issuer credit rating.
The collaboration will explore integrating health insights with wealth management and insurance planning for high‑net‑worth and ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients in Asia.
Under the proposed model, channels that require greater involvement in customer onboarding, advice, and ongoing servicing are expected to attract relatively higher payouts.
