Sun Life’s Kevin Strain on FDI, Bancassurance and More

The Morning Brief by The Economic Times

Sep 21, 202622:35News & Politics

India has opened insurance to 100% foreign ownership. But Sun Life CEO Kevin Strain says ownership is less important than building the right business—and that the company currently works better alongside the Aditya...

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