Hanwha Worldwide News: May-2018
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- Sino-Korea Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Sino-Korea Life Insurance Wins 2018 Best Brand Image Award
Sino-Korea Life Insurance received the 2018 Best Brand Image Award at the 7th China Finance Summit, in recognition of its outstanding performance in the insurance market, its ethical management practices, and for its progressive brand image.
The China Finance Summit is one of the most important events in the Chinese business calendar. Many influential figures in the Chinese business community to discuss China’s economic growth and social development. This year’s event was themed: “New Generation. New Beginning of China’s Economic Journey”.
During this year’s summit, Sino-Korea Life Insurance was highly recognized for its ethical management practices. As an example, the company operated with a special focus on critical illness insurance since a very early stage.
Sino-Korea Life Insurance began offering critical illness insurance in 2014 and saw almost immediate growth, with critical illness claims accounting for 75% of the company’s payouts in 2017. The brisk sales of these policies led Sino-Korea Life Insurance to expand its product offerings and brand influence in China while also providing customers with a sense of security.
With an increasing awareness of life-threatening diseases such as cancer, the company expects critical illness insurance to become even more rapidly adopted as a necessity by China’s growing middle class. - Sino-Korea Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Sino-Korea Life Insurance Joins the National Insurance Awareness Day Celebrations
Sino-Korea Life Insurance participated in the sixth annual “7.8 National Insurance Awareness Day” organized by the IAC (Insurance Association of China).
Nearly 1,000 employees from Sino-Korea Life Insurance throughout China participated in the “7.8 Walk for Poor People’s Health Insurance”, collectively walking over 8,000 kilometers despite harsh weather while also espousing the importance of being insured.
Sino-Korea Life Insurance employees also went out to visit their local communities to hold “Insurance Open Days” and tell people about “The Story Behind the Insurance Guarantee”. People who participated in these events got to learn more about how insurance works and why it is important to have a policy.
Lastly, the employees took part in a promotional video that was distributed through the Dou Yin mobile app, performing finger choreography set to a musical soundtrack. They used WeChat and other promotional material to further spread the word about “7.8 China Insurance Day”. - Sino-Korea Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Sino-Korea Life Insurance Prepares to Take the Next Step
On July 30, Sino-Korea Life Insurance kicked off a long-term management consulting project with PwC Consulting to successfully launch into the next phase of its business plan. The company will conduct extensive research and interviews, calling upon outside specialists, to provide recommendations on changes Sino-Korea Life Insurance should implement as it seeks to expand its business in China.
Senior stakeholders and shareholder representatives were also invited to the kick-off meeting, during which Jungpyo Hong, Managing Director of HR at Hanwha Life, assured a firm support for whatever changes Sino-Korea Life Insurance will implement once the consulting project is concluded.
Sun Jianhua, CEO of International Trade Group, also spoke during the meeting and stressed that Sino-Korea Life Insurance is ideally positioned within the China to show significant growth in the near future. He added that he wished Sino-Korea Life Insurance all possible success as the consulting project gets underway.
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- Hanwha Total Petrochemical Welcomes 11 New HTC Masters
On August 25, Hanwha Total Petrochemical held a ceremony at the Daesan Industrial Complex to commemorate the company’s latest group of HTC Masters. CEO Hee Cheul(Charles) Kim heartily congratulated the 11 employees being feted and presented them with nameplates that reflect their new status.
Hanwha Total Petrochemical’s HTC Master program was created to encourage employees to seek professional development opportunities. It is a rigorous process where aspiring HTC Masters must successfully acquire at least three specialist certifications and also demonstrate mentorship of their juniors.
Since the program’s creation in 2007, HTC Masters have become a vital part of Hanwha Total Petrochemical and the safe operation of the company’s plants.
This year’s incoming class of HTC Masters represents a milestone in the program, as there will now be 102 HTC Masters serving throughout Hanwha Total Petrochemical. The company looks forward to welcoming future HTC Masters and further expanding the program in the future.
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- Saipan World Resort Hanwha Saipan World Resort Satisfies Guests’ Sweet Tooth
With opening of the new Bakery and Pastry Department, Hanwha Saipan World Resort is now proudly presenting guests with world-class cake and pastries, baked fresh every day.
Signature baked goods now available on the menu include mocha cake, cloud cake, and blueberry sponge cake as well as walnut pie, chocolate tart, and honey pastry.
Starting from August 2018, these delectable sweet treats are served at every buffet and also available for purchase at the gift shop. The department’s staffs went through a rigorous three-months training course in French-style baking skills, in preparation for the opening.
“Everyone worked so incredibly hard to perfect their baking skills,” says Jiyoung Cho, who trained the Bakery and Pastry Department. “I hope that people from Saipan and all over the world will come and try our menu and buy some to take home and share with their families and friends.”