Great Eastern Takaful Wins Nine Awards At Takaful Star Awards 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Great Eastern Takaful Berhad (GETB) has won nine accolades for its excellence at the Takaful Star Awards 2025, hosted by the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA).
The awards, including Top Rookie Agent, Top Unit Manager, Top Agency Manager and Top Agent, reflect not only the strength of GETB's offerings but also the company's unwavering mission to safeguard the wellbeing of individuals and communities in need.
'These accolades reflect the vital role played by our takaful advisors in connecting Malaysians with the protection they need.
'As one of the distribution arms of its products, they are instrumental in delivering personalised solutions and building lasting relationships with our valued customers,' GETB said in a statement today.
GETB chief executive officer Shahrul Azlan Shahriman said that the achievements of its takaful advisors was proof of its continued effort in training, development, and support system that empower them to succeed.
'As we mark 15 years of serving Malaysians, we are proud that our takaful advisors have been recognised for their excellence and dedication,' he added.
Besides individual protection, Great Eastern Takaful offers comprehensive group protection solutions, providing Takaful coverage tailored to businesses, associations, and communities.
Under the Family Takaful Group Business category, Great Eastern Takaful bagged the Top Group Business Producer and Top Group Business Corporate Agency Awards.
'These recognitions reinforce our purpose to provide accessible yet trustworthy takaful protections to individuals or organisations.
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