Allianz Asia Pacific empowers women in insurance with new initiative

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Diversity & Inclusion

Allianz Asia Pacific empowers women in insurance with new initiative

Program features targeted training, networking, and resources

Diversity & Inclusion

By
Roxanne Libatique

Allianz Asia Pacific has introduced #SHEsecures, an initiative aimed at promoting gender equality and fostering an inclusive work environment within the insurance industry. The launch took place on June 25.

specialised training
educational support
networking opportunities
tailored product offerings
tools to enhance productivity

The goal of #SHEsecures is to support women in their professional development, helping them succeed and drive positive changes in the industry.

Allianz Asia Pacific celebrates launch of #SHEsecures initiative

To celebrate the launch, 60 women representatives from Allianz’s agency distribution networks in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand gathered at The Singapore EDITION hotel.

During the event, Allianz highlighted the significant role of women in its insurance distribution network. Women make up 59% of the insurance giant’s agency leaders and agents in Asia, contributing 65% of the total annualised premium. Furthermore, 70% of its Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT) qualifiers were women.

Anusha Thavarajah, regional chief executive officer of Allianz Asia Pacific, said the initiative aims to help agents, agency leaders, and employees thrive professionally and personally.

“#SHEsecures is a pioneering initiative in the financial advisory industry. We are excited to offer this platform, which will enable our agents, agency leaders and employees to thrive both professionally and personally. By fostering an environment of shared learning and experiences, #SHEsecures will help them achieve their highest potential and build a more resilient and diverse society,” she said.

Mohit Bahoria, regional chief agency, strategy, marketing & digital officer of Allianz Asia Pacific, said the initiative aligns with the insurance giant’s commitment to developing talent.

“At Allianz, our dedication to empowering our agents and agency leaders with the #SHEsecures initiative demonstrates our commitment to developing and nurturing talent in the organisation,” he said. “We are committed to providing them with a variety of resources and actively engaging our participants through specialised workshops, advanced training and leadership development programs, dedicated mentorship, and coaching to equip our team with the necessary tools and support to achieve career excellence. Our aim is to nurture an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard and valued equally.

“Allianz Asia Pacific will continue to invest in our agency distribution representatives, offering the support needed to develop best-in-class financial advisory skills and deliver exceptional service to our customers.”