The collaboration, first established in 2019, is the first of its kind in the industry and has already offered 100 FWD agency leaders the chance to participate in world-class professional development. In the next phase, the FWD Elite Signature at INSEAD programme is set to benefit a further 100 agency leaders across Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Macau SAR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Lee Yen Ho, Group Chief Distribution & Proposition Officer at FWD Group, emphasised the importance of this investment, stating: “At FWD, investing in a high-quality distribution network is an important part of our vision of changing the way people feel about insurance. We want to build the most customer-led, trusted, professional, productive, and digitally enabled advisory team in Asia.”
He also noted the significance of the programme, adding, “Our agency leaders greatly value the opportunity to be educated at INSEAD, one of the world’s leading business schools. It’s been truly impressive to see the personal and professional growth of our agency leaders who experience the FWD Elite Signature at INSEAD programme.”
A key feature of the programme is a five-day residential session at INSEAD’s Fontainebleau campus in France, which includes interactive training in leadership, entrepreneurship, business planning, and sales management, along with insights into emerging developments in artificial intelligence. Following this on-campus experience, participants receive six months of coaching and gain access to a global alumni network offering masterclasses and events.
Sameer Hasija, INSEAD’s Dean of Executive Education and Dean of Asia Campus, expressed enthusiasm about the continued partnership, saying: “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with FWD for this unique leadership development programme. The INSEAD experience will empower the agency leaders with knowledge, tools and skills to excel, benefiting both themselves and their clients. We look forward to witnessing the continued growth of FWD’s top talent as they navigate the dynamic landscape of the insurance industry.”
In line with its focus on developing its agency leaders, FWD Group recently achieved a significant milestone, ranking sixth in the 2024 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Top 10 Multinational Companies rankings for the third year in a row. As of 1 July 2024, FWD boasts 2,089 MDRT members. The company ranks second for MDRT membership in Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam, and fifth in Hong Kong SAR.
The MDRT is a global association that sets the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services industries, recognising members for their outstanding performance, ethical conduct, knowledge, and productivity in serving clients.
