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Satkam Divya joins PolicyBoss as chief business officer, digital
Mumbai: – PolicyBoss.com, an InsurTech company has appointed Satkam Divya as its chief business officer, digital.
Satkam will be positioned in PolicyBoss’s office in Delhi. Satkam is an InsurTech professional and passionate business leader with over two decades of experience in building and scaling digital tech-driven consumer businesses. He has previously founded consumertech companies — Rupeetalk and KlinicApp, the latter in the health tech space. He operated as an entrepreneur for over a decade, raising VC capital, scaling, and finally exiting the business. He has also been a part of the leadership team in Policybazaar & NetAmbit and worked with ICICI Bank and Times Internet.
With a career of more than two decades, Satkam has worked extensively in the insurance-technology space. This was after completing post-graduation from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow. His contribution to the insurance sector has showcased his digital marketing and leadership skills.
Welcoming the chief business officer, PolicyBoss.com MD & CEO Susheel Tejuja said, “Satkam will be a valuable addition to our leadership team. His vast experience, visionary approach, and advisory skills will help us offer top-notch insurance solutions digitally to our customers. We are confident that his contribution will boost PolicyBoss to new dimensions, further widen the overall digital presence and help us achieve sustainable profitable growth.”
Commenting on his appointment, PolicyBoss.com chief business officer Satkam Divya, said, “Over the last few years PolicyBoss has become a reliable new age InsurTech company. It is constantly aiming to revolutionise the Indian customer’s insurance experience with its hands-on consultative approach. We are keen on creating an ecosystem and changing the perception of insurance by providing customers with simple, transparent, and hassle-free interactions backed by a robust technology framework. My key focus will be to advise with a data-driven approach and continue to align PolicyBoss’ operations and offerings with customer needs and industry standards. Our goal at PolicyBoss is aligned with the regulator’s goal of achieving insurance for all by 2047.”
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BLR Airport Launches ‘Connections’ Service to Ease Transit Travel
New initiative targets smoother transfers as Bengaluru hub traffic rises 30 per cent.
MUMBAI: Missed connections may be a traveller’s nightmare but Bengaluru is trying to make them a thing of the past. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has rolled out ‘Connections by BLR’, a new transfer programme designed to take the friction out of connecting journeys. Built around three pillars ease, efficiency and experience,the initiative aims to simplify what is often the most stressful leg of air travel.
The move comes as transfer traffic at BLR Airport climbs sharply, up more than 30 per cent year-on-year. Transfers currently account for around 15 per cent of total passenger traffic and are projected to touch 20 per cent by 2026, signalling a clear shift in how the airport is positioning itself within airline networks.
At its core, the programme focuses on making navigation intuitive and downtime more comfortable. Dedicated transfer desks have been set up across terminals, supported by colour-coded wayfinding blue and yellow signage designed for quick recognition. Inter-terminal movement is being streamlined through complimentary shuttle services with predictable wait times, while designated transfer zones aim to reduce passenger confusion.
Beyond logistics, the airport is leaning into experience. Travellers in transit now have access to a wider choice of lounges, curated retail and food and beverage options, as well as sleeping pods for short stays. For longer layovers, transit hotels in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer boutique in-terminal accommodation, an increasingly sought-after feature as global travel patterns evolve.
The timing is strategic. BLR Airport now connects to 114 passenger destinations 80 domestic and 34 international with key routes spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune domestically, and Singapore, London Heathrow, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur internationally. Recent additions such as Hindon, Bidar and Silchar within India, alongside Dammam, Hanoi and Riyadh overseas, are further expanding its reach.
Infrastructure is also catching up with ambition. Developments including the West Cross Taxiway, Terminal 1 refurbishment and Terminal 2 expansion are laying the groundwork for higher capacity and smoother operations critical for any airport aiming to become a serious transfer hub.
Bangalore International Airport Limited chief operating officer Girish Nair framed the initiative as both a response to demand and a forward-looking play. He pointed to the growing depth of the airport’s network and the opportunity to build a more reliable transfer ecosystem that benefits both passengers and airline partners.
In an era where travel is as much about transitions as destinations, BLR Airport is betting that a seamless connection might just be the journey’s most important upgrade.
