The Brandon Hall HCM Excellence
Awards 2026
Years Of Program
& Partnership
Smart Achievers
Trained & Placed
During the 8-month program, you get paid ₹1,30,000. This covers the full program fee. You don't pay anything extra from your pocket.
Classroom training at our Bengaluru campus. You stay on campus during this time.
You get paid ₹5,000
Hands-on training at HDFC Life, working alongside real teams.
You get paid ₹5,000
A full paid internship at HDFC Life, with business incentives on top of your monthly pay.
You get paid ₹20,000/month + incentives
Any graduate, less than 30 years old, who can read and speak basic English and is interested in sales.
Finish the 8-month program and get a confirmed job with HDFC Life, earning ₹4,00,000 a year.
Choose from three types of roles:
Work at a bank branch. Help bank customers understand and buy insurance plans.
Lead a team of sales agents. Guide them to sell insurance directly to customers.
Meet customers directly. Help them choose the right plan and turn them into long-term HDFC Life customers.
Covers your stay at the campus for 1 month, food, study material, and your certificate.
Many students have used this program to build a strong career. Here's what some of them say:
Sales Manager, Agency
"This program helped me start my career in insurance. I got my first promotion in just 10 months. I got a job right after finishing the course."
Bancassurance Manager
"A senior student told me about this program, and I never looked back. In four years, I went from intern to Bancassurance Manager."
Key Relationship Manager
"I learned a lot from this program – about the insurance industry and about selling. It's a great program if you're a fresher and want to earn while you learn."
MD & CEO
"As industry leaders, HDFC Life owes it's success to the collective experience and expertise of it's people and our investment in innovation and technology. We are proud to witness the progress of our graduates through the company. The structured training program has given them a visible career starter advantage and helped us identify the next generation of insurance professionals."
Head- Human Resources, L&D and Admin
"Partnering with a leading education provider like Manipal for our graduate program is helping us build the next generation of Insurance professionals. A program like Smart Achievers has seen these graduates grow and flourish under the guidance of their mentors and established peers."
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.
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.
