Mr. M. J. Azim is an MBA from IBA, University of Dhaka. He also obtained B.Sc. in Agriculture Engineering and secured 1st class 1st Position. Mr. Azim started his career in BAT (British American Tobacco) and worked in various capacities at home and abroad with Multinational Companies like ALICO, BAT & DSG in UK. He is a “Fellow of Life Management Institute (FLMI), USA”.

Ex Bangladesh Civil Service Cadre Officer, Mr. Azim’s insurance career begun in ALICO in 1994 and he served as Agency Director – ALICO Bangladesh from 2002 to 2006. Later he migrated to United Kingdom. Prior to taking over the helm of Pragati Life Insurance Limited, he also served as Managing Director & CEO in “Delta Life Insurance Company” and “Pragati General Insurance Limited”. He attended various training programs at home and abroad on Insurance and Management and won many International Awards. He visited many countries of the world.

Under the leadership of Mr. Azim, Pragati Life has taken many initiatives in innovative Insurance Products in Partnership Model like Life (Nirvoy Life) & Health (Tonic Health) Insurance for Mobile Sim Users (Telco Clients), Micro Life & Health Insurance for Garments Workers / Farmers in partnership with SNV (Netherland Govt.) / CARE (International NGO) and Accident Insurance Coverage for Ride Share Passengers. Mr. Azim also served as National Consultant for UNDP to identify Entry Points and Climate Insurance Product options in Bangladesh.

Mr. Azim is a Life Member of IBA Alumni Association, Member of Institute of Engineers & Army Golf Club. He is the Ex-officio Member of all Committees in Board and nominated Director of Kay and Que (BD) Limited.