At a time when India’s insurance industry is expanding steadily yet remains under-penetrated compared to global benchmarks, Careers in General Insurance by Vishwas Prabhakar Sahasrabuddhe serves as a timely and practical guide for students and young professionals exploring opportunities in this dynamic sector.
The book addresses a critical gap in insurance education – structured career awareness. Insurance is often narrowly perceived as being limited to agency sales. The author effectively dispels this misconception by presenting the general insurance sector as a diverse professional ecosystem offering roles in underwriting, claims management, broking, risk inspection, compliance, advisory services, reinsurance, and licensed distribution channels.
Drawing upon more than three decades of industry experience, the author provides practical insights into the functioning of the sector and the pathways available for graduates and undergraduates. The book is logically structured, beginning with the concept and history of insurance in India and gradually progressing to qualifications, business entities, intermediaries, claims handling agencies, and emerging employment opportunities in India and abroad.
A particularly useful feature is the inclusion of detailed lists of general insurance companies, health insurers, reinsurers, brokers, surveyors, third-party administrators, corporate agents, and web aggregators. This enhances its utility as a ready reference guide for career seekers.
Overall, Careers in General Insurance is a concise and meaningful contribution to insurance career literature. For students, career counsellors, and institutions seeking to promote insurance as a structured and growth-oriented profession, this book serves as a valuable starting point.
The Book is reasonably priced at Rs. Rs. 300/- (Inclusive of free home delivery across India) Book can be purchased from the Publishers Sunidhi Publishers, Pune. Mobile: 9423091118 | Google pay number: 9423091118.
About the Book:
Author: Vishwas Prabhakar Sahasrabuddhe
Publisher: Sunidhi Publishers
First Edition: 2025
Pages: 48
