In the recently released 2024 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) rankings, AIA Group Limited (AIA) and FWD Group Holdings Limited (FWD) have secured prominent standings, underscoring their excellence in the life insurance and financial services sectors.
The MDRT, an independent global association, sets the gold standard for professionalism, ethical conduct, and superior client service within these industries. To gain membership, individuals must demonstrate exceptional expertise and commitment to client needs.
AIA Maintains Top Global Position for a Decade
For the tenth consecutive year, AIA has been recognized as the leading MDRT multinational company, holding this title from 2015 through 2024. The company attributes this achievement to the exceptional performance and dedication of its agents towards clients and their communities.
AIA has not only sustained its top global ranking but has also recorded the highest number of qualifying agents across nine markets, including Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Macau SAR, Myanmar, and Cambodia.
“I am thrilled that AIA Group is the only company to achieve this top ranking for a decade,” stated Lee Yuan Siong, group chief executive and president of AIA. He emphasized that this milestone reflects the superior quality of AIA’s Premier Agency model and the vital role of their world-class agents in fostering trusted customer relationships, positively impacting communities throughout Asia.
Jacky Chan, AIA’s regional chief executive and group chief distribution officer, expressed pride in the professionalism of their agents and agency leaders, acknowledging their role as industry benchmarks. “Achieving the largest number of MDRT members globally once more underscores their dedication to addressing the evolving needs of our customers,” he remarked, highlighting AIA’s ongoing commitment to enhancing agent training and support.
FWD Group Achieves Notable Sixth Place
FWD Group has secured the sixth position in the 2024 MDRT Top 10 Multinational Companies for the third consecutive year, with 2,089 MDRT members as of July 1. The company ranks second in MDRT membership in Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam, and fifth in Hong Kong SAR.
Lee Yen Ho, FWD’s group chief distribution and proposition officer, praised the achievements of their MDRT members. She noted that the quality of FWD’s distribution network is fundamental to their success, emphasizing the company’s commitment to investing in professional development and digitally enabled tools for their agency force.
