Four distinguished agency leaders from FWD Life Insurance Plc. ("FWD Insurance"), Thailand have taken flight to participate in the FWD Elite Signature Program at INSEAD, Class three Joining forces with top-notch agency leaders from FWD globally, they are set to enrich their skills at INSEAD, the business school for the world, elevating both themselves and the life insurance industry's standards.
Mr. David Koruni?, Chief Executive Officer of FWD Insurance, underscored the company's commitment to changing the way people feel about insurance in line with FWD's vision. He emphasized the cultivation of professionalism across the entire workforce to ensure the delivery of exceptional and distinctive customer service. In alignment with this mission, FWD Insurance has meticulously selected four exceptional agency leaders to participate in the FWD Elite Signature Program at INSEAD, Class three. This program is designed to enhance the skills of emerging leaders, empowering them to tailor life insurance offerings to the digital age and cultivate an exceptional sales force. The program is developed exclusively for FWD Group by INSEAD, the business school for the world. The FWD Elite Signature Program at INSEAD, Class three, includes four agency leaders from Thailand who have successfully navigated the rigorous selection process at both the national and FWD Group levels. These exceptional individuals are Khun Pradhana Sathapitanont, Khun Maneemon Klindee, Khun Angkhana Lertrungreung, and Khun Narakorn Rungsena. To qualify for this program, prospective agency leaders must meet the following fundamental criteria in four key aspects: Personal Elite Profile, Team Elite Quality, Team Elite Career, and Team Elite Technology. The selection process is highly competitive and considers outstanding performance, leadership potential, growth mindset, willingness to learn, and proficiency in utilizing digital technologies. Selected participants will undergo a practical training program conducted by esteemed faculty members from INSEAD, spanning a duration of five days and incurring no costs. Moreover, participants will engage in knowledge exchange and experience-sharing with other accomplished agency leaders from diverse countries across the Asian region.
The FWD Elite Signature Program serves as a platform for the development and cultivation of a new generation of agency leaders in the life insurance industry. This international-level learning program is meticulously crafted and delivered by INSEAD, the business school for the world. The program is designed to elevate FWD's top-tier agency leaders, fostering their leadership capabilities and propelling them to excel as forward-looking entrepreneurs. With a strong emphasis on digital connectivity, the program aims to swiftly enhance and align the skills of these new-generation business leaders with the rapidly changing global landscape. Its overarching objective is to achieve a fivefold growth in business within a span of three years. Additionally, this program is an integral part of supporting FWD's visionary goal of establishing a preeminent sales force in the Asia-Pacific region, distinguished by their reliability, professionalism, outstanding performance, and adeptness in digital platforms.
The FWD Elite Signature Program encompasses four key phases: (1) a three-month preparatory phase focusing on business and leadership plans before the INSEAD training; (2) a five-day INSEAD workshop in Fontainebleau, France, involving case studies, international agency leaders' discussions, analysis of leadership traits and communication dynamics, and exploration of contemporary digital-driven business practices. This phase aims to expand perspectives and delve into profound insights regarding sales management, leadership, entrepreneurship, the significance of the Digital Ecosystem, and the application of technology; (3) a three-month plan implementation period with INSEAD guidance; and (4) the perpetual alumni platform offering continued networking and expert interactions. Throughout the program, distinguished executives from the FWD Group, including the CEO, Chief Distribution Officer, and Chief Agency Officer, will provide invaluable guidance and mentorship.
"The FWD Elite Signature Program at INSEAD reflects our unwavering commitment to creating and developing the finest sales team in the life insurance industry. We are confident that the selected agency leaders joining this program will elevate their own and their team's work standards beyond industry norms. This transformation will eventually help us achieve our vision of changing the way people feel about insurance," concluded Mr. David.