 Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 4: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu under the leadership of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu inaugurated the Life Insurance Professionals Program for the second batch (Module-1) for PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited on 04th July 2024 at its state-of-the-art campus at Jagti. The Module-1 of this program will continue till 05th July 2024.Present on the occasion were Rajesh Verma, Senior Regional Head, Bancassurance Sales, PNB MetLife, Dr. Kriti Khurana Manager L&D, PNB MetLife, Dr. Ateeque Shaikh, and Dr. Baljeet Singh, Program Director, IIM Jammu. The objective and scope of the programme is designed to help Life Insurance Professionals develop managerial acumen with broad objectives, such as developing expertise, improving sales acumen, enhancing product knowledge, fostering customer service excellence, and promoting regulatory compliance.
The program commenced with a symbolic lamp lighting ceremony, followed by the welcome address and overview of the programme by Dr. Baljeet Singh, Program Director, IIM Jammu.
Dr. Ateeque Shaikh, Program Director and Chairperson, Executive Education and Consultancy (EE & C), IIM Jammu, gave an overview of Executive Education at IIM Jammu and its activities. He shared that the programme is meticulously crafted to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the dynamic field of life insurance. He emphasized that their goal is to foster a learning environment that enhances professional growth and industry readiness.
Rajesh Verma, Senior Regional Head, Bancassurance Sales, PNB MetLife emphasized the critical link between effective management and financial performance. He noted that well-trained and efficient managers can optimize resources, implement cost-saving measures, and drive revenue growth. By enhancing management capabilities, the company can achieve improved profitability and sustainable financial success.
Dr. Kriti Khurana, Manager L&D, PNB MetLife, highlighted the benefits of the training programme, mentioning that this initiative will significantly increase the knowledge and awareness of the business situation and environment among their administrative staff, enabling them to tackle present and future challenges effectively.
The inaugural programme concluded on a positive note, with all attendees expressing enthusiasm for the upcoming sessions. The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Baljeet Singh, Program Director, IIM Jammu and the inaugural ceremony culminated with the national anthem.
IIM Jammu is committed to fostering industry-relevant experiences and continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of leaders in various sectors. The event was coordinated by the Executive Education and Consultancy (EE & C) team at IIM Jammu, showcasing the Institute's dedication to providing cutting-edge management education and consultancy services. |
