Tanzania, Nov. 23 -- Dar es Salaam. At least 3,000 bank agents are being trained to provide insurance services to clients in an attempt to increase the service penetration across the country.

A statement released yesterday said the training is organised by the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) in partnership with Jubilee Allianz General Insurance to equip agents with tools and knowledge of the insurance services in order to promote sales.

The five-week training that kicked-off earlier this week is also meant to create awareness and equip them with product information.

"With a network of over 8,000 agents, we are optimistic to reach the masses," said NBC managing director, Mr Theobald Sabi.

He said in a press release that the bank was su...