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InsuranceDekho sponsors India cricket tours

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Date
Company
InsuranceDekho
What it does
Digital insurance marketplace
Kind
Partnership
Founded
2017
Sector
Financial Services

What they do

InsuranceDekho is a digital platform selling health and motor insurance via advisors

What happened

It became co-presenting sponsor for Zimbabwe T20Is and title sponsor for Sri Lanka Tests

Why it matters

The move targets rural awareness using brand ambassador Sourav Ganguly for wider reach

The details

  • InsuranceDekho made its cricket sponsorship debut with broadcast deals for upcoming series.
  • The company serves as the Co-Presenting Sponsor for the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe.
  • InsuranceDekho acts as the On-ground title sponsor for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
  • The Sri Lanka series is branded as the InsuranceDekho Cup to highlight the partnership.
  • Sponsorship value remains undisclosed across all reporting sources covering the event.
  • Former India captain Sourav Ganguly serves as the brand ambassador for these campaigns.
  • The Zimbabwe T20Is are scheduled for late July at Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe.
  • The first Sri Lanka Test begins mid-August at Galle International Cricket Stadium.

The bigger picture

  • This strategy aims to expand brand awareness in smaller towns and rural areas.
  • Cricket sponsorships help fintech startups reach mass audiences beyond urban digital users.
  • Several peer startups like CRED and PhonePe also use cricket for brand building.
  • The partnership leverages high viewership to drive trust in insurance products.

About the business

  • InsuranceDekho operates as a digital insurance marketplace connecting buyers with advisors.
  • It utilizes an advisor-led distribution network to assist customers with policy selection.
  • Products include health, motor, life, travel, term, and investment insurance plans.
  • The platform also offers corporate insurance and guaranteed return family health plans.
  • Nearly 497,000 advisors facilitate sales across the company's extensive distribution network.
  • Geographic reach covers 98% of India’s postal-code areas through these advisors.
  • The company has served over 17 million customers since its inception.
  • InsuranceDekho has processed more than 145,000 claims for its user base.
  • It maintains a 4.7 rating on Google based on customer feedback and reviews.

What happens next

  • Expand brand presence in rural markets through continued sports partnerships.
  • Leverage cricket visibility to acquire new customers via advisor network.

The deal

Type
Sponsorship

Investors

  • Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) (investor) — Japanese multinational banking and financial services institution.
  • Beams Fintech Fund (investor) — Venture fund focused on investments in fintech companies.
  • BNP Paribas Cardif (investor) — European life insurance and savings company subsidiary of BNP Paribas.
  • Yogesh Mahansaria Family Office (investor) — Private wealth management entity for the Mahansaria family.

Founders

  • Ankit Agrawal, CEO and Co-Founder
  • Ish Babbar, Co-Founder

About InsuranceDekho

Product
An online insurance platform for comparing and buying policies across major categories
Customers
Consumers buying insurance, with insurers and distribution partners paying for access and distribution
How it makes money
Earns commissions and distribution revenue from policies sold through its platform and partner network
What sets it apart
Large AI-enabled distribution network with nationwide partner coverage and a broad insurer base
Operations
Operates through digital partners and point-of-sale agents across India

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