NATIONAL INSURANCE ACADEMY,

PUNE

 

P016 – PROGRAMME ON INTEGRATED MARKETING STRATEGIES (LIC)

(2025 - 26)

 

Background:

 

The life insurance industry in India, with multiple players, operates in an increasingly competitive landscape driven by evolving customer expectations, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. To sustain growth, insurers must optimize their distribution channels, refine product strategies, and enhance customer engagement.

 

A well-defined marketing strategy is essential for organizations to allocate resources efficiently, maximize market opportunities, and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. This programme is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to develop and implement effective marketing strategies, ensuring alignment between organizational strengths and market demands.

 

The programme will focus on the dynamic role of marketing officials across channels in leveraging LIC’s distribution network—including Tied Agency, CLIA, Bancassurance, IMFs, Web Aggregators, and CSCs—to drive business growth. It will provide insights into optimizing the product mix, strengthening distribution channels, and improving business quality while maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks.

 

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the competitive strategies adopted by insurers, analyse the strengths and weaknesses of current distribution models, and explore innovative ways to enhance productivity. Special emphasis will be placed on sustainable business models, digital transformation, and the role of customer-centric marketing in driving long-term profitability.

 

By the end of the programme, participants will be well-equipped to navigate the evolving insurance landscape, implement strategic marketing initiatives, and contribute effectively to the organization’s growth in today’s highly competitive market.

 

Objectives:

 

At the end of the programme the participants would be able to

 

§  Stay Updated on Market Trends & Economic Environment – Understand the latest developments in the business landscape and their impact on life insurance.

§  Market Research, Segmentation & Strategy Development – Utilize market intelligence, customer insights, and competitive analysis to formulate effective marketing and branding strategies.

§  Customer-Centric Approach & Value Delivery – Recognize evolving customer behaviour, expectations, and the importance of personalized engagement to enhance retention and satisfaction.

§  Optimizing Distribution Channels & Sales Force – Analyze and strengthen Tied, CLIA, Bancassurance, IMFs, Web Aggregators, and CSCs to improve productivity, business quality, and operational efficiency.

§  Recruitment, Retention & Motivation of Sales Force – Strengthen agency force, CLIA-supervised agents, and distribution teams through role clarity, training, and professional development.

§  Product Promotion & Business Growth – Develop and execute strategies for marketing ULIP, Non-par, Health, Pension, and Micro-Insurance products.

§  Brand Management & Effective Communication – Enhance brand positioning and visibility through strategic marketing communication.

§  Strategy Execution & Business Excellence – Translate marketing and distribution strategies into actionable plans for sustainable long-term growth.

 

Contents:

 

§  Current Economic & Financial Market Scenario – Implications for Life Insurance

§  Insurance Industry Overview – Global & Indian Perspective

§  LIC in the Listed Environment – Post IPO Challenges & Growth Opportunities

§  Life Insurance Marketing – Trends, Tools & Emerging Global Strategies

§  Strategic Marketing – Branding, Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning

§  Digital & Social Media Marketing – Leveraging Apps, AI & Big Data for Direct Marketing

§  Optimizing Product Mix – ULIP, Non-par, Annuity, Micro-Insurance & Health Insurance

§  Distribution Channel Management – Strengthening Tied, Bancassurance, Web Aggregators, IMFs, CSCs & Alternate Channels

§  Managing Channel Conflict & Enhancing Productivity in CLIA and Other Distribution Channels

§  Customer Relationship Management (CRM) – Consumer Analytics, Buyer’s Behaviour & Relationship Marketing

§  Competitive & Market Intelligence – Research, SWOT & Strategy Formulation

§  Regulatory & Compliance Framework – IRDAI Marketing Regulations & Corporate Agency Guidelines

§  B2B & Institutional Marketing – Interaction with Channel Partners (Banks, IMFs, Corporate Agents, CSCs) for Insurance Penetration

§  Niche Marketing – HNI, Pension, Health & Micro-Insurance Segments

§  Sales & Business Process Optimization – Robust Sales Strategies & Productivity Enhancement

§  Communication & Presentation Skills – Business Etiquette & Managing Meetings/Marketing Events

§  Financial Planning as a Marketing Tool for Insurance Advisors & Clients

§  MS Excel Hands-on – Enhancing Marketing & Sales Analytics Capabilities

 

Participants Profile:

 

Marketing officials in the cadre of AO, ADM and DM across the marketing channels except Marketing Managers to be nominated by HRD Depts. of Zonal Offices and Central Office.

 

Trainees nominated for this programme in the last two years should not be renominated.

 

Duration: 3 days

 

Dates:            

          I.     21.04.2025 - 23.04.2025          

       II.     19.05.2025 - 21.05.2025          

    III.     18.06.2025 - 20.06.2025          

    IV.     21.07.2025 - 23.07.2025          

       V.     11.08.2025 - 13.08.2025          

    VI.     17.09.2025 - 19.09.2025          

 VII.     27.10.2025 - 29.10.2025          

VIII.     19.11.2025 - 21.11.2025