The Policybazaar Journal 4

PB in Spotlight

Santosh Aggarwal talks about importance of financial independence for women

#WomensDaySpecial In an exclusive chat on ET Now Swadesh ’s Women Wednesday Show - Santosh Agarwal (CBO - Life Insurance, Policybazaar) she shares it all - from how she started her career in financial services to how important financial planning is for women. Watch here.

Hurts when people don’t understand we turned profitable without cutting expenses: PB Fintech’s #YashishDahiya

In this riveting chat with moneycontrol.com #YashishDahiya , Chairman and CEO of PB Fintech, explains how our net profit projection for FY27 could exceed expectations by nearly 50%, reaching Rs 1,000 crore. He also discusses how our remarkable 4X revenue growth has happened without any cost cutting! Read the full piece here.

Policybazaar to enter reinsurance business with upgraded license

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has granted In-principle approval to Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited (Policybazaar), a wholly owned subsidiary of the company for upgradation of license from direct insurance broker (Life and General) to composite insurance broker. Read more here.

Fintech landscape in 2024: How regulatory reinforcement drives innovation and inclusivity

Visionary strategies and a relentless commitment to progress by authorities like the RBI, IRDAI and SEBI among others are a guiding force for India's thriving fintech ecosystem at this stage. Read more here.

Why NRIs should consider taking medical insurance from India

“If you find yourself contemplating the purchase of health insurance from your homeland, India has compelling advantages that merit consideration. The most important is that it serves as a steadfast fall-back option during unexpected medical crises, offering financial stability and guaranteed medical treatment,” writes Amit Chhabra, CBO - Health Insurance at Policybazaar for Gulf News. Read here.

Taking Insurance to Bharat: Power of the PoSP model

“The PoSP model is a win-win for consumers, agents, and insurers. The model has seen rapid adoption with over 20 lakh PoSP agents in India. It gives agents better earning opportunities, insurers get the ideal means to tap underserved sections, and customers can have a local touchpoint to all their insurance needs,” writes Sarbvir Singh, Joint Group CEO, PB Fintech for Forbes India. Read here.

Reaching every doorstep: Point of Sales Person strategies for extending insurance coverage to all

“India’s long-held dream of achieving insurance coverage for all by 2047 appears to be within reach now, thanks to the point of sales person model, which ensures that every doorstep receives the promise of protection,” writes Dhruv Sarin (CBO - PB Partners) for YourStory Media. Read more.

Heartwarming Customer Stories

Watch a PB customer share how travel insurance helped her son during a medical emergency in Europe

When Raneet Mann’s son experienced sudden excruciating pain from a wisdom tooth, it led to an unforeseen dental surgery costing a hefty Rs. 80 to 85 thousand. Unprepared for such an expense, the family found solace in their travel insurance purchased from Policybazaar. Watch here.

Viewers’ Choice

A new mom explains Modern Maternity Plans

Who better than a new mom to explain modern maternity plans? Rimpy Narula, BU Head - Growth, Health Insurance, Policybazaar, tells us what these plans entail in the latest #InsuranceInsights podcast episode. Tune in now.

Unfiltered with PB Leaders featuring Deepti Rustagi, Group Head - Legal and Compliance, PB Fintech

Agile, composed, and authentic—Deepti,, is a source of inspiration for many women in the PB workforce. This International Women’s Day, we sat down with her for an unfiltered chat - Tune in now.

Why should you invest in New-Age ULIPs?

What makes #NayeZamaneKeULIPs such an attractive investment proposition? Sameep Singh (Product Head - Investment, Policybazaar) explains in this video. Tune in.

Rishabh Pant's nutritionist reveals game-changing diet tips?

What's Rishabh Pant's secret to staying fit? How can working professionals maintain healthy eating habits amid a busy schedule? Learn all this and more here.

Research and Analysis

More women buying independent health covers for themselves now: Policybazaar study

In an exclusive chat with Preeti Kulkarni on moneycontrol.com 's Simply Save Podcast, Amit Chhabra (CBO - Health Insurance, Policybazaar) shares how there's been a surge in the number of women purchasing independent health covers for themselves. He says "Women have traditionally been known to put their needs last; it is heartening to witness this change, where women are taking charge and planning to secure their health." The study also reveals a 22% increase in female policyholders under the age of 25 and a 10% growth in the 26-35 age group. Listen to the full episode here.