Last year, Forte Insurance was acknowledged by the Insurance Association of Cambodia as the market leader with a 45.3% share. This year, the company received three country based awards from leading international magazine Global Banking & Finance Review - Best Non-Life Insurance, Most Innovative Insurance Product and Best Insurance Customer Service Company.
To add icing to the cake, Forte is the largest insurance company here, and among the oldest. Since setting up as an insurance underwriting and brokerage wing in Phnom Penh in 1998, they've expanded with branches in Siem Reap, Battambang, Kampong Cham and Sihanoukville.
To CEO Charles Cheo, being recognized for the company's history and services is something to be proud of. Accolades and awards, however, come in a distant second to Forte's mission of placing the benefits of insurance squarely in the spotlight.
"We've come a long way, but there's more to be done if we want everyone to realize how insurance can enrich their lives and provide them peace of mind," said Cheo. "We aim to change existing mindsets and continue to develop an already growing industry."
In leading the call for all Cambodians to better protect their loved ones, property and themselves, Cheo relies on two of Forte's biggest assets: their staff and strategy.
"Forte's success is not only due to our customers, but our employees," he said. "We have an experienced, professional team that continuously improves themselves and provides the highest levels of quality service to help us achieve our mission."
Aside from committed staff, Forte's strategy plays a key role in developing Cambodia's insurance industry. The company has a solid track record of launching innovative insurance solutions and growing existing product lines.
"All our new and existing services are aimed at improving claim services to benefit our clients and help them manage risks," he said. "Forte continuously researches the needs of the local market and the suitability of products to offer services that make a difference in terms of value, innovation and overall customer experience."