China's Ping An Insurance in recruitment drive
Following our note on  Ping An’s 38% profit jump in 2015, China’s second-largest insurer says it plans to hire 10% to 15% more insurance agents this year to add to its team of 869,895. According to executive director and chief insurance business officer, Lee Yuansiong, if the target is achieved, Ping An will have one million agents: “I am confident our insurance sales will continue to grow as the demand is strong. Only about 10% of China’s population has insurance cover. We will offer more protection for families with all types of insurance products.”

Lee Yuansiong says Ping An will also boost the productivity of its sales force while increasing hiring by 10 to 15 per cent this year. Photo: Nora Tam