Now that I’ve reached the mid-20’s bracket in my life, I find myself facing more mature priorities like: creating a lasting career for myself, having enough money to sustain my lifestyle while having some money set aside for rainy days, being able to invest in insurance and other #adulting concerns. But at the same time, the child in me longs to hold on to certain privileges such as traveling, eating out, shopping and trying out new things.

My goal in life has to always been to live a well- balanced life where I get to work hard, enjoy the money I make while saving some left to spare and it wouldn’t help to have my own insurance just in case! Luckily, FWD Insurance, the first life insurance company licensed by the Insurance Commission of the Philippines under the new Insurance Code, allows me to enjoy the finer things in life while knowing that I will always be protected.

FWD launched their commercial operations in September 24 and after only a year of full operations, they’ve already ranked #13 in terms of total premium income (source: Insurance Commission’s end- 2015 report.1)! With life and medical insurance, general insurance and employee benefits offered to countries such as Hong Kong & Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam; FWD focuses more on offering fresh customer experiences with easy-to-understand products supported by leading digital technologies. Through these efforts, FWD is definitely changing the way that people understand and feel about insurance.

Last January 11, 2017, during the Sinulog weekend, FWD launched their Orange World app at the La Vie Pink House. Together with the media and their partner establishment, FWD Insurance showed Cebuanos how they aim to become the go-to source for trends and news in terms of travel, food, fitness and art.

Through the app, users can avail of perks and discounts at partnered establishments by availing their passion points that can be earned by simply downloading the application, logging in, reading, sharing and liking content. Accumulated passion points may then be used at establishments such as Lovey Doggy, Albur’s, Bintana Coffee House, Abaseria, Memory Crafters, Café Cinema, Cebu Canyoneering, E-Philippines, and The Barracks Cebu (and more to come!) for exciting surprises!

All establishments fit 2017 Q1’s theme, “Kanto Spot,” perfectly inspired by the laidback luxe trend. Gone are the fancy setups and wine glasses. Today, it’s all about mason jars, farm-to-table fare, and al fresco dining.

Making use of the colloquial term “kanto,” which means street corner, Orange World Kanto Spot theme celebrates the next-door, off-the-beaten-track hangouts, encouraging people to “spot” the next big thing. Often, it is just at that street corner next to you.

FWD’s Insurance and the Orange World App is all about letting our passions pave the way and it’s also a great way to try out new things and as they encourage their tagline which is “Get Ready To Live!”

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Live long and prosper,

Issa P.