Fast-Track
Your Insurance Career
in Just 8 Months
Join HDFC Life’s refreshed Smart Achievers Program, powered by Manipal Academy of BFSI
₹1,30,000
Earn Stipend during the Program
INR 4,00,000 + Business Incentives
Salary Package
Designation
-Corporate Agency Manager-Business Development Manager
-Financial Planning Manager
8-Month Fast-Track Program
Start earning from Month 1
Fast-track Your Potential In Just 8 Months
Step into the insurance industry with a refreshed, skill-first program by HDFC Life & UNext Manipal Academy of BFSI. Gain real-world experience through physical classroom learning, OJT and internship earning while you learn from Month 1, and step into your dream full-time career.
Master essential sales and leadership skills across Bancassurance, Direct, and Agency channels. Upon completion, you will step directly into high-growth Band 2 roles, such as Corporate Agency Manager (CAM), Financial Planning Manager (FPM) or Business Development Manager (BDM).
Program Highlights
Accelerate your career with the refreshed 8-Month Manipal Certified Program:
- 1-Month Residential Classroom Training at Bengaluru Campus
Stipend: ₹5,000 - 1-Month On-The-Job Training At HDFC Life
Stipend: ₹5,000 - 6-Month Internship At HDFC Life
Stipend: ₹20,000/month + business incentives
Registration Process
Qualifications: Open to all graduates (up to 30 years old) with strong English comprehension and a flair for sales
Online Aptitude Test:
- Verbal Comprehension
- Logical Reasoning
- Numerical Reasoning
Personal Interview
- Verbal Communication
- Critical Behavioural Skills
- Sales Skills & Intent To Sell
Provisional Offer & Training
- Provisional Offer Letter by HDFC Life
- 1 Month Campus Training
- 1 Month On-The-Job Training & 6 Months Internship
Join HDFC Life
- On Successful Program Completion After 8 Months
- Join at Band 2 as Corporate Agency Manager (CAM) or Financial Planning Manager (FPM) or Business Development Manager (BDM)
Fast-Track Your Career. Lead from Day 1.
Complete the 8-Month Manipal Certified Program to earn an industry-recognized credential and step directly into an assured Band 2 role at ₹4,00,000 CTC across one of HDFC Life's premier job roles
Job Roles
Work out of partner bank branches, collaborating with branch staff to advise and sell insurance plans to bank customers
Lead, coach, and manage a team of Financial Consultants who market insurance products directly to retail clients
Stand on the front line of client engagement, converting qualified leads into long-term HDFC Life customers through direct relationship management
Programme Fee
Total Fee: ₹1,16,820 (Inclusive of GST)Includes 1-month campus residential accommodation, boarding, training material, and certification.
Zero Net Cost: Earn back ₹1,30,000 in total stipends during your 8-month training, fully recovering your program investment before full-time placement.
About Manipal Academy of BFSI
Established in 2008, Manipal Academy of BFSI, a UNext Learning entity part of Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), is a premier institution that provides industry-relevant education and training for Freshers and Experienced Professionals, in traditional operations, sales, and new-gen roles for the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors.
About HDFC Life
HDFC Life is one of India's leading private life insurance companies, offering a wide range of individual and group insurance solutions. With a strong focus on customer centricity, HDFC Life provides financial security and peace of mind through diverse product offerings, including protection, savings, retirement, and health plans. Backed by a trusted brand and a robust distribution network, HDFC Life is committed to helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals and secure their future.
The smart achiever's program has brought many students closer to their dream by providing them a launchpad for a rewarding insurance career and several opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.
Successful graduates of the Smart Achievers(SA) program talk about how it shaped their careers.
“The SA program helped me kick- start my career in Insurance. It also got me my first promotion within 10 months. Not only did I get a job immediately upon finishing the course but also moved faster from fresher to professional.”
“An alumnus recommended the SA program to me and there’s been no looking back. This program has taken me from intern to Bancassurance Manager in just four years”
“I learned a great deal through the SA program. I gained knowledge of the Insurance industry, developed Sales skills. It’s a great program for freshers who want to earn while they learn.”