Perspectives on product design, underwriting, technology and protection for health, livelihoods and businesses. Explore the questions behind better insurance products and programmes.
The Insurance Bill’s recognition of Managing General Agents (MGAs) signals a deeper shift in India’s insurance ecosystem—away from pure distribution and toward delegated underwriting responsibility. While MGAs promise faster, more contextual product innovation, their success will hinge on a capability the market rarely discusses: underwriting depth. As the industry prepares for regulatory guidelines, the real question is not who can become an MGA, but who is equipped to under