Exploring the Antecedents of Business Strategies in Bancassurance Sector of Pakistan

Authors

  • Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Iqbal Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi – Pakistan
  • Dr. Jasmin Omercic Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Kulliyah of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1196-7415

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48112/tibss.v2i2.774

Abstract

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The urgent need to comprehend the variables influencing strategic decision-making in this industry is addressed by this study. Through an exploration of the complex interactions between several internal and external factors, this study seeks to evaluate the fundamental factors that impact strategic decisions in the life insurance industry. This research's rationale stems from the realization that effective business plans are a result of organizational capacity and strategic foresight in addition to market circumstances. Comprehending these precursors is of paramount importance for scholars and professionals in the sector alike, as it can furnish invaluable discernments into the ways in which Bancassurance enterprises can more adeptly maneuver the intricate commercial landscape. The research is qualitative in nature. Thematic analysis have been applied as a tool to analyze the transcribe data obtained through interviews. The themes obtained through interviews are Business productivity through distribution network, Efficiency in business communication protocols, Enhancement in bank’s consumer market share, Increase of capital adequacy value of bank’s market share, Reshaping Bancassurance partners business strategy in consumer market Banks can effectively diversify their product and service offerings, thereby increasing revenue streams, optimizing resource use, and perhaps strengthening their market positions, by working together with Bancassurance.

Keywords:

Bancassurance, Business productivity, Business strategies, Capital adequacy, Strategic decision making

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Published

2024-07-01

How to Cite

Iqbal, M. N., & Omercic, J. (2024). Exploring the Antecedents of Business Strategies in Bancassurance Sector of Pakistan. International Journal of Trends and Innovations in Business & Social Sciences, 2(2), 144–153. https://doi.org/10.48112/tibss.v2i2.774

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