Korean private equity fund KDB-Consus Value has selected Hana Financial Group as the preferred bidder to acquire KDB Life Insurance, according to state-run policy lender Korea Development Bank on Thursday. Back in 2010, the PEF was established jointly by KDB and Consus Asset to buy a controlling stake in what was formerly known as Kumho Life Insurance now KDB Life Insurance for 650 billion won ($514.5 million)..