Welcome to The Insurance Times, India’s premier monthly journal dedicated to the insurance industry. Since its inception in 1981, our journal has been at the forefront of delivering comprehensive and insightful coverage of the insurance sector.
We are committed to providing our readers with in-depth analyses, the latest news, interviews with industry leaders, features, statistical data, and information on new product launches in both life and non-life insurance segments. Our content extends beyond the Indian market to include developments from SAARC countries, making it a holistic source of information for anyone involved in or interested in the insurance industry.
The Insurance Times is widely regarded as a must-read publication for all insurance industry professionals. Through our meticulous reporting and well-curated articles, we help our readers stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving industry. Our commitment to quality journalism and our deep understanding of the insurance market’s complexities have made us a trusted resource for nearly four decades.
Key USPs of The Insurance Times:
- Consistent Delivery: Regular monthly publications since 1981, ensuring a steady flow of current and relevant information.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Extensive reporting on both life and non-life insurance sectors, including critical developments from SAARC countries.
- Expert Insights: Interviews and contributions from thought leaders and industry experts provide our readers with a strategic edge.
- Statistical Data: Detailed statistical analyses that offer a quantitative look at market trends, helping professionals make informed decisions.
- New Product Updates: Timely information on new insurance products and services, keeping the industry abreast of innovation and changes.
- Educational Value: Partnership with Sashi Publications to offer a range of educational materials and books tailored to the needs of insurance professionals and students.
- Professional Development: Through our sponsorship of Smartonlinecourse.com, we facilitate ongoing professional education in insurance and risk management.
In response to the growing digital demands of our readership, we launched www.bimabazaar.com, an online portal that serves as a repository of all things insurance. This extension of The Insurance Times into the digital realm allows us to reach a wider audience and offer more flexible access to our content.
Additionally, our group has proudly sponsored Sashi Publications Private Limited, a leading publisher of insurance books. This collaboration aims to provide professionals and students with valuable educational resources that support their career development and deepen their industry knowledge.
We have also sponsored Smartonlinecourse.com, an innovative online platform that offers specialized courses in insurance and risk management. This initiative is part of our commitment to fostering continuous learning and professional growth in the insurance sector.
At The Insurance Times, we are more than just a publication; we are a part of the industry’s fabric, contributing to its growth and understanding. Join us as we continue to explore and elucidate the ever-changing landscape of insurance, providing clarity and value to our readers and stakeholders in the industry.
Profile of Our Editors
Sri Ram Gopal Agarwal
B.Com, LL.B, F.C.A
Chief Editor
The Insurance Times
Mr. Agarwala a Chartered Accountant by profession and has over 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He is the first Chartered Accountant Surveyor in eastern India. He launched the first monthly journal on insurance in India The Insurance Times way back in the year 1981 and the journal has come a long way to celebrate silver Jubilee of its publication in the year 2005.
The journal was launched in a period when there was no material on insurance available in India and still, our journal is the leading journal on insurance in India. He also launched three other monthly journals viz Banking Finance and PR Communication Age and Life Insurance Today which are also the leading publications in their respective fields. He has been instrumental in organizing several seminars on different topics all over India on insurance and risk management.
Dr. Rakesh Agarwal
M.Com (BIM), LLB, FCA, MBA, PGJMC, F.I.I.I, PhD
Editor, The Insurance Times, Banking Finance,
Life Insurance Today, PR Communication Age, Financial bazaar
Dr. Rakesh Agarwal is the Editor of the journal The Insurance Times, Life Insurance Today, Banking Finance and PR Communication Age.
He is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Fellow member of the Insurance Institute of India. Besides above he is having a degree in Bachelor of Law & Legislature, Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, Masters in Business Management. He has also passed the Insurance Brokers examination conducted by NIA, Pune. He has completed his Doctoral research in Risk Management in Indian Industries.
He has attended several Seminars and Conferences on insurance & banking. He has authored many books on insurance and he is having vast experience in insurance journalism. The books authored and edited by him include:
The books authored and edited by him include:
Insurance Vision 2000
General Insurance Compendium 1999-2000
Life Insurance Compendium 1999-2000
General Insurance Agents Guide in 2 Volumes
Life Insurance Agents Guide in 2 Volumes
IRDA Pre Recruitment Agents Training Guide(Non-Life)
IRDA Pre Recruitment Agents Training Guide( Life)
IRDA Post Recruitment Agents Training Guide( 25 Hours)
Health Insurance in India A Review
General Insurance Year Book – 2010
Model Question Bank for PSU Officers Scale 1-5
Text Guide for PSU Officers Exam
Para 13.2 Model Question Bank
Para 13.2 English and General Knowledge
Para 13.2 Text Guide
Guide to Principles of Insurance – Licentiate
Guide to Practice of General Insurance – Licentiate
Guide to Practice of Life Insurance – Licentiate
Guide to Regulations on Insurance – Licentiate
Guide to General Insurance Underwriting – Associateship
Guide to Health Insurance Underwriting – Associateship
Guide to Fire and Consequential Loss Insurance – Associateship
Guide to Motor Insurance – Associateship
Guide to Actuarial Science – Associateship
Guide to Reinsurance Management – Fellowship
Direct Recruit Guide for Administrative Officers of Insurance Companies
