EASTWEST Ageas adds another feather to its cap as it was recently recognized as one of the Excellence in Learning and Development category winners at the HR Excellence Awards. The recognition identifies the best people development programs in the industry as judged by a panel of HR experts.

"We are honored to receive this recognition from the experts in the industry as it showcases our focus on helping our employees achieve their full potential. Professional growth is more than just adding skills; it is a holistic journey that we are happy to provide at EastWest Ageas," EastWest Ageas President and CEO Sjoerd Smeets shared.

Launched in 2022, the HR Excellence Awards honors the best-in-class HR teams and individuals. It is currently the only 100-percent peer-reviewed HR award-giving body in the region.

EastWest's employment program is anchored on Arise, Attain and Aspire, through which employees are empowered to build their core and leadership skills and grow their careers. Participants gave it a high satisfaction rating of 3.83 out of 4.

"EastWest Ageas has always been a place where one can develop in more than one aspect of life. With this recognition, we are truly a great place to grow," Chief People and Culture Officer Lois Dalida said.

EastWest Ageas is a joint venture between EastWest Bank and Ageas.

EastWest Bank has 30 years of local banking experience, while Ageas is a leading Belgian insurer with 200 years of global expertise.

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