NEW DELHI / AP AJB Bumiputera 1912, the century-old Indonesian life insurer, is exploring a sale of its business to an overseas investor as it seeks to meet obligations of its more than 5 million policyholders, people with knowledge of the matter said. The Jakarta-based firm is working with a financial adviser to identify potential buyers, including international insurers, …

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