AXA AFFIN Life Insurance (AALI) has announced plans to become the most female-friendly agency network in Malaysia.

Following yesterday’s International Women’s Day, AALI will become the first insurance company in Malaysia to offer maternity benefits to its agents, with financial incentives to be rolled out for new female agents and female networking opportunities promoted within the company.

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“We want to play a role in empowering women to continue pursuing their career even after starting a family,” Emmanuel Wehry, chief distribution and marketing officer of AALI said of the moves.

“Hence, we are introducing these female-friendly benefits and we hope to roll out more in the future.”

AALI will offer eight weeks of subsidised income during maternity to its agents while outstanding women within the organisation will be offered learning and development trips overseas.

Female-only workshops on a diverse range of topics will also be offered throughout the organisation.


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