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Welcome to the InsuranceAsia News Country Awards for Excellence 2026

Submissions are now open for the 2026 India Awards for Excellence. Entering its fourth year, the awards welcome entries from all insurers, brokers, and service providers—both domestic and international—active in the India market.

Dedicated to honoring excellence, these awards celebrate the pinnacle of achievement within the industry. They distinguish leading companies and individuals for their innovative contributions, pioneering vision, and commitment to advancing the insurance ecosystem. Present your achievements for recognition among the industry’s best.

We cordially invite qualified entities to submit their entries and join us in setting the benchmark for industry distinction.

 

The Winners

 

  • Most Disruptive Insurtech

    Eicore Technology

  • Best Employee Benefits Provider

    Ethika Insurance Broking Pvt Ltd

  • Most Innovative Product / Service

    United India Insurance Company Limited

  • Best General (Re) Insurer

    United India Insurance Company Limited

  • Outstanding CEO

    Bhupesh Sushil Rahul - United India Insurance Company Limited

  • Most Impactful CSR Initiative

    WTW India global Delivery Center

  • Outstanding Claims Management

    Lockton India Insurance Broking and Advisory Private Limited

  • Most Creative Marketing Campaign

    Howden Insurance Brokers India Private Ltd.

  • Best Broker

    Howden Insurance Brokers India Private Ltd.

  • Best Life Insurer

    Ageas Federal Life Insurance

  • Outstanding Customer Service

    Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Limited

  • Excellence in Digital Transformation

    Aditya Birla Health Insurance Company Limited

  • Best Bancassurance Partnership

    Axis Max Life Insurance Limited and Axis Bank Limited

  • Best Insurance Law Firm

    Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.

  • Best Insurance Lawyer

    Neeraj Tuli - Tuli & Co

  • Best Digital Insurer

    Go Digit General Insurance Limited

  • Best Health Insurer

    Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company (India) Limited

Methodology

The award winners will be decided by the judges based on the submissions received, combined with thorough research, market knowledge and analysis. For categories where no submissions were received, the judges will examine market data and developments, in addition to regulatory filings, to decide the winners.

Each submission will be measured against objective evaluation criteria relevant to each of the categories. The entries will be evaluated based on a five-point scale that will assess the submission on the basis of:

  • Business performance
  • Measurable achievements
  • Innovation
  • Market impact
  • Strategic significance

The submissions will also be cross-referenced with relevant rating reports, regulatory filings, financial data as well as IAN’s proprietary research.