CBA announces sale of BoComm Life Insurance Company

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by Anna Napoli

The Commonwealth Bank (ASX:CBA) has announced the sale of its interest in BoComm Life Insurance Company for $668million.

 The Bank will sell its 37.5 per cent stake in the Chinese life insurer to a Japanese insurer, Mutsui Sumitomo Life Insurance company.

Selling BoComm was a condition for the sale of CBA's life insurance businesses to AIA announced last year.

CEO Matt Comyn says the sale represents a further step in simplifying and focusing the banks portfolio.

Shares in CBA (ASX:CBA) are down 0.3 to $70.04.
 

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