In order to bring in the industry perspective in a classroom environment the course curricula has been developed together by ICICI Prudential Life and IIM-C. On successful completion, these professionals are absorbed in the managerial cadre of ICICI Prudential Life’s sales and distribution functions.
The selection procedure for the EPMI program will include an aptitude test and group discussion followed by personal interview. Once the student has cleared the process, he/she will be signed up for the program and will be handed an offer letter from ICICI Prudential Life on the very first day of the program. The first batch will commence from August at IIM, Calcutta. The course fee for the one year Executive Program in Insurance and Management is Rs. 2.10 lakhs.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Judhajit Das said, “With the boom in the Indian insurance industry over the last few years, there is an increasing need for skilled professionals in the sector. An effective solution to this situation is a strong industry-academia partnership that will help create a ready pool of productive talent. Keeping this approach in mind, we have partnered with the country’s premier management institute to provide the relevant academic edge to the students through a comprehensive curriculum, that will empower them take on the challenges at work from the very first day. On successful completion of the course, they will be able to take on leadership positions in the organization.”