Citizen Life MDRT 2026 Honor and Training Program Concludes Successfully
22nd February 2026, Kathmandu
The insurance landscape in Nepal has witnessed a significant milestone as Citizen Life Insurance Company Limited concluded its prestigious three day honor and training event in the scenic city of Pokhara. Held from February 16 to 18, 2026 (Falgun 5 to 7, 2082), at the Hotel Pokhara Grande, the Citizen Life MDRT 2026 program served as a high-level platform for recognizing professional excellence and fostering advanced leadership skills. This annual gathering is a cornerstone of the company’s strategy to maintain its competitive edge in the domestic life insurance market by investing in its most valuable asset: its human capital. The event brought together 70 elite performers who met the rigorous global standards set by the Million Dollar Round Table, an international independent association of the world’s leading life insurance and financial services professionals.
Citizen Life MDRT 2026
The core highlight of the Pokhara event was the formal recognition of 70 Citizen Leaders who achieved various levels of global distinction. Within this group, 67 professionals qualified for the standard MDRT designation, which requires a high threshold of annual commission and premium production. Even more impressive was the qualification of two leaders for the Court of the Table (COT), a tier that requires three times the production of a standard MDRT member. At the pinnacle of achievement, one exceptional leader qualified for the Top of the Table (TOT), representing the absolute upper echelon of the global financial services industry with six times the production requirement of a standard member. These achievements are not merely sales figures; they represent a deep commitment to ethical practices, client service, and financial literacy across diverse communities in Nepal.
Beyond the recognition ceremony, the program featured a heavy emphasis on professional development through a specialized workshop titled The Secret of Progressive Life. This session was conducted by Dr. Robin Kattel, a highly regarded sales coach and motivational expert. Dr. Kattel’s training focused on the psychological aspects of high-performance sales, emphasizing the shift from a transactional mindset to a relationship-based advisory role. He provided the participants with practical tools for time management, personal branding, and the development of a resilient leadership mindset. In a market where consumer awareness regarding insurance is steadily rising, such training ensures that Citizen Leaders are equipped to provide sophisticated financial planning advice rather than just selling basic policy products.
The corporate leadership of Citizen Life Insurance used the Pokhara platform to share the company’s strategic vision for the 2026-2027 business cycle. Chief Executive Officer Poshak Raj Paudel delivered a keynote address that highlighted the company’s recent financial resilience and its expanding digital footprint. He noted that the success of the MDRT qualifiers is intrinsically linked to the company’s overall goal of increasing insurance penetration in Nepal, which currently remains below five percent of the total population. Other senior executives, including Chief Financial Officer Gopal Pangeni and Chief Market Management Officer Bhushan Rimal, provided detailed insights into the company’s product innovation pipeline and its commitment to timely claim settlements, which remains a critical factor in building long-term public trust.
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Adding a unique cultural and motivational dimension to the event were the company’s brand ambassadors, the legendary duo Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya, popularly known as Maha Jodi. Their presence at the Hotel Pokhara Grande energized the participants, as they shared anecdotes that blended humor with profound messages about the importance of social security and financial independence. Their long-standing association with Citizen Life Insurance has been instrumental in making the brand a household name in Nepal. During the ceremony, they personally congratulated the COT and TOT qualifiers, emphasizing that the role of an insurance agent is a noble profession that provides a safety net to families during their most vulnerable moments.
The strategic importance of the Citizen Life MDRT 2026 program extends beyond the individual accolades. For a life insurance company in Nepal, having a high number of MDRT qualifiers is a mark of institutional quality and reliability. It signals to potential policyholders that the company’s agents are among the best-trained and most successful in the world. Furthermore, the inclusion of Senior Agency Managers and Regional Heads in the Pokhara training ensures that the high standards of the MDRT are filtered down to the grassroots level across the company’s nationwide branch network. This helps in maintaining a uniform quality of service, whether a client is interacting with the company in Kathmandu or a remote district in the Karnali province.
In conclusion, the Citizen Life MDRT 2026 honor and training program in Pokhara has set a high benchmark for the Nepali insurance industry. By celebrating the 70 leaders who reached the global MDRT, COT, and TOT standards, the company has reinforced its position as a performance-driven organization. The combination of motivational insights from the Maha Jodi, technical training from Dr. Robin Kattel, and strategic direction from CEO Poshak Raj Paudel has created a powerful momentum for the upcoming year. As these leaders return to their respective regions, they carry with them not only trophies and certificates but also a renewed sense of purpose to secure the lives and futures of thousands of Nepali families. The success of this event underscores the growing professionalism and global integration of Nepal’s financial services sector.
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