In a strategic move to fortify its commitment to high-quality leadership, FWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) has announced a four-year extension of its partnership with INSEAD. This collaboration will provide an elite, world-class leadership development program tailored for FWD’s top agency leaders, aimed at enhancing their professional capabilities and advancing their impact in Asia’s insurance sector.
The FWD Elite Signature program, initially launched in 2019, has already paved the way for 100 FWD agency leaders to gain professional acumen from INSEAD, a premier global graduate business school. In its upcoming phase, the program will serve an additional 100 leaders from the Philippines, Cambodia, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
A Vision to Transform Insurance
“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,” stated Lee Yen Ho, Group Chief Distribution & Proposition Officer at FWD Group. This partnership with INSEAD reflects FWD’s strategic focus on fostering customer-centric leadership in insurance.
Unparalleled Training at INSEAD’s Fontainebleau Campus
One of the program’s unique highlights is a five-day residential training at INSEAD’s Fontainebleau campus in France. Here, participants engage in interactive sessions on leadership, entrepreneurship, business planning, and sales management, with a special focus on emerging AI developments. After the on-campus immersion, participants are further supported with six months of professional coaching and access to an exclusive alumni network that offers masterclasses and networking events.
“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with FWD for this unique leadership development program. 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,” said Sameer Hasija, INSEAD Dean of Executive Education and Dean of Asia Campus.
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Building Leaders and Empowering Future-Ready Advisors
The program is a core part of FWD’s “Grow Your Business Big & Fast” model, a forward-thinking initiative that empowers agents and agency leaders to foster stronger financial futures for their clients. “Our partnership with INSEAD is just one of many exciting perks in our new ‘Grow Your Business Big & Fast’ model,” said Arnolfo “Nol” de Leon, FWD Philippines Head of Agency. “This initiative helps our agents better shape the financial futures of more Filipinos while building their own business and legacies.”
Furthermore, the partnership aligns with FWD Group’s record-breaking achievements, such as securing the number six spot in the 2024 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Top 10 Multinational Companies ranking, with 2,089 MDRT members across the Asia region.
About FWD Philippines
Founded in 2014, FWD Life Insurance Corporation (FWD Philippines) has become a market leader in customer experience within a decade. Ranked among the top insurers in terms of business premium growth and income, FWD Philippines is part of a pan-Asian life insurance conglomerate that has 13 million customers across 10 key markets. FWD’s innovative approach, emphasizing digital solutions, continues to redefine insurance for modern consumers.
