Insurance
Bao Viet Holdings
Bao Viet Holdings is a vetted insurance partner in our Hanoi network for foreign property buyers.
- City
- Hanoi
- Segment
- Mid-market / Mass-market
- Best for
- Both expats & locals
- Languages
- VN · EN
Overview
Based in Hanoi, Bao Viet Holdings is a leading financial and insurance group in Vietnam. Operating as a prominent state-backed institution, the group has established a massive scale across the country, offering a comprehensive suite of services that includes non-life insurance, life insurance, securities brokerage, fund management, banking, and real estate investment. Its extensive history and dominant market presence make it a highly visible and reputable household name throughout the nation.
For expatriates and international buyers purchasing residential property in Hanoi, the group’s non-life division provides essential coverage options. These include comprehensive private home insurance policies designed to protect physical structures and personal belongings against common risks such as fire, explosion, storms, and water damage. Additionally, the group offers compulsory fire and explosion insurance, which is frequently required for mortgaged properties, alongside liability coverage and specialized policies for landlords and tenants.
Bao Viet Holdings primarily positions its services toward the mid-market and mass-market segments, making its products highly accessible and competitively priced. The group accommodates both local and foreign clients, offering dual-language support in Vietnamese and English. International clients can easily navigate policy details, access customer support, and manage claims in English through dedicated hotlines and digital platforms.
Independent review
Our editorial verdict
Editorial score
Strengths
- +Vietnam's oldest and largest-network domestic insurer, in continuous operation since 1965
- +Listed and regulated: HOSE-listed (BVH) with public disclosure obligations
- +State ownership plus a Japanese strategic partner (Sumitomo Life) reinforce capital strength
Watch-outs
- −No English-language self-service channel for individual policyholders
- −Premiums and policy wording are not published online — every quote runs through an agent
- −Retail process is Vietnamese-first; foreign owners typically need certified translations of ID and title documents
Listing based on our internal partner vetting. We publish no contact details — introductions are made on request.
