KUCHING, Sept 26 -- AIA Bhd, recently opened its new customer centre and agency office in Kuching, reinforcing the insurer’s commitment and continuous investment to solidify its presence in East Malaysia.

According to a statement issued by the insurance company today, the new centre, located in Milan Square, Jalan Wan Alwi, here was a result of a merger between two of its offices previously located in Jalan Song Thian Cheok and Jalan Rubber.

Officiated by it’s chief executive officer, Ben Ng, yesteday, the centre functions as a hub to 33 of AIA’s agency leaders and 150 life planners in addition to serving its growing customer base of 45,000 in Kuching.

The four-floor office, features the first open concept office for AIA in East Malaysia and includes two specially-designed collaborative areas as well as new customer service centre designed to provide greater convenience and experience to customers

-- BERNAMA