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SBI General Insurance launches an integrated brand campaign with Pankaj Tripathi as its Brand Ambassador
Mumbai: SBI General Insurance, one of India’s leading general insurance companies, has announced acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi as its Brand Ambassador and unveiled an integrated brand campaign ‘Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa’. The association unites a personality known for credibility and authenticity with a brand rooted in trust and transparency. Pankaj Tripathi’s grounded persona makes him a natural embodiment of the brand’s core promise – “Trust” that feels personal and reassuring.
The brand has launched a new health insurance film as part of its ‘Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa’ campaign, highlighting its promise of being a trusted partner in safeguarding families. The campaign is rooted in the belief that true assurance is built through quiet, everyday acts of care, the small, consistent gestures that reflect responsibility, protection and unwavering support.
Featuring Pankaj Tripathi, the film presents him as a quiet pillar of strength within his family who is deeply attuned to their needs and expressing care through thoughtful, everyday actions. His presence reflects responsibility, empathy and steadfast commitment, qualities that strongly resonate with Indian households. The narrative mirrors SBI General Insurance’s role as a constant source of protection, standing by families with confidence and care when it matters most. The film has been conceptualized and executed by TBWA Lintas.
This philosophy is increasingly relevant in today’s healthcare landscape. In an increasingly uncertain environment, rising medical costs and growing health awareness have made comprehensive health insurance a vital pillar of financial planning. SBI General Insurance is focused on making the category more meaningful, by integrating product innovation, technology, and offering transparent claim settlements.
Speaking on the collaboration,Mr. Naveen Chandra Jha, MD & CEO, SBI General Insurance, said, “India is witnessing a clear shift in how families approach healthcare and financial security. With rising medical costs and increasing health awareness, comprehensive health insurance has become essential rather than optional. Through the ‘Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa’ campaign and our partnership with Pankaj Tripathi, we aim to raise awareness about the need for proactive health protection while reinforcing our commitment to making insurance simple, accessible, and responsive to the evolving needs of Indian households.”
Mr. Pankaj Tripathi, Brand Ambassador, SBI General Insurance, said, “I am thrilled to be associated with SBI General Insurance, one of the strongest brands in the General Insurance industry as their brand ambassador. What truly moves me is the brand’s unwavering commitment to providing protection and the trust that it has among the customers. What touched me to the core is the campaign’s heartfelt narrative, ‘Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa’ – a promise that radiates warmth, deep responsibility, and an unbreakable sense of family and belonging. Through this film, the brand is igniting nationwide awareness about the critical necessity of health insurance, ensuring families across India are protected when it matters most.”
Mr. Rathin Lahiri, Head – Marketing & CSR, SBI General Insurance, further added, “We are delighted to welcome Pankaj Tripathi as our Brand Ambassador and to be the face of our new brand film. The film celebrates the quiet heroism of the common man, who does everything to improve the quality of life for his family as does SBI General Insurance to provide protection via Health Insurance.”
The comprehensive integrated campaign will be amplified across Print, TV, OOH, OTT platforms, and social media platforms. Leveraging compelling storytelling, and sustained engagement initiatives, the Company aims to take the campaign “Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa” to audiences across the country. This integrated approach is designed to strengthen brand recall, deepen emotional connect, and reinforce SBI General Insurance’s position as a dependable partner in financial protection.
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SBI General Insurance, one of the fastest-growing private general insurance firms, backed by the robust support of SBI, upholds a legacy of trust and security. We position ourselves as India’s most trusted general insurer amidst a dynamic landscape. Since our establishment in 2009, our expansion has been substantial, growing from 17 branches in 2011 to a nationwide presence in 146 branches. In FY 2024-25, SBI General Insurance reported a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of INR 14,140 crores, recording a YOY growth of 11.1%.
The company received numerous prestigious accolades, showcasing its excellence across various domains. Key honors include being named as the Domestic General Insurer of the Year – India and Claims Initiative of the Year – India at Insurance Asia Awards 2025 Singapore, Large General Insurance category at the Mint BFSI Summit & Awards, the 3rd InsureNext Awards 2024 for Best Claims Settlement, and India’s Best General Insurer of the Year at the 7th Insurance Conclave Awards. At the India Insurance Summit & Awards 2024, the company secured titles for General Insurance Company of the Year and Leading Implementer of Analytics Technology in Insurance. Additionally, it was honored as the Best BFSI Brand at the ET NOW Best BFSI Brands Conclave 2024 and included in BW BusinessWorld’s India’s Most Respected Companies. Certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024, the company also excelled at the ETBFSI Exceller Awards 2024 with recognition for Best Claims Management in Insurance and Best CSR Campaign of the Year, further highlighting its commitment to social responsibility and innovation.
With a team of over 9,000+ employees and our multi-distribution model covering Bancassurance, Agency, OEM, Broking, Retail Direct Channels, and Digital collaborations, we are committed to providing both Suraksha and Bharosa to all our consumers. Leveraging a vast network that includes over 22000+ SBI branches, plus agents, financial alliances, OEMs, and digital partners, we extend our services to even the most remote areas of India. Our offerings cater to Retail, Corporate, SME and Rural segments, and our diverse product portfolio ensures accessibility through both digital and physical channels.
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VML India lands two finalist spots at Cairns Hatchlings 2026
The Mumbai agency is back in Australia with two teams, a UN brief and 24 hours to impress
MUMBAI: VML India is heading to Australia again. The Mumbai-based creative agency has secured two finalist spots at the Cairns Hatchlings 2026 competition, one in the Audio category and one in Design, making it the only Indian agency to have reached the finals in both editions of the contest since its launch in 2025.
Four people will make the trip. Senior copywriter Shilpi Dey and senior art director Raj Thakkar will compete in Audio. Art directors Shabbir and Shruti Negi will go head-to-head with the world’s best in Design. The finals take place at the Cairns Convention Centre from 13th May, culminating in an awards ceremony on 15th May.
The work that got them there is worth examining. For the Audio category, Dey and Thakkar tackled a brief for LIVE LIKE MMAD with a campaign called Inner Voice, Interrupted. Using spatial audio techniques, the campaign recreates the overwhelming self-doubt that descends after a long workday, physically panning negative thoughts left and right before cutting the noise entirely to reveal a confident inner voice. Strategically targeted at commuters via Spotify during evening rush hours, the campaign reframes the hours after work as an opportunity for personal growth and charitable action.
For the Design category, Shabbir and Negi worked on a brief for Canteen’s Bandanna Day, a campaign highlighting how cancer pushes teenagers out of their own defining moments. Using a pixelated design language to create stark contrast between a blurred world of isolation and a focused world of connection, the campaign, titled The Flipside of Cancer, shows teenagers fading into the background of birthdays, skateparks and school proms. As a Canteen bandanna appears, the blur flips and the teenager snaps back into sharp focus.
Kalpesh Patankar, group chief creative officer of VML India, made no attempt to disguise his satisfaction. “We are immensely proud to see our teams consistently excel on the Cairns Hatchlings platform since its inception,” he said. “They have masterfully tackled challenging briefs across diverse categories, demonstrating both layered storytelling and a unique creative approach. This exceptional teamwork is truly inspiring.”
Dey and Thakkar, returning to the finals after last year’s run, were candid about the demands of the audio medium. “It’s one of the most demanding mediums, where we only have a few seconds to capture a listener’s world with sound alone, so absolute clarity is essential,” they said. “The true measure of creative work is its ability to create positive change, and our audio submission was made to help those who need it most while encouraging people to silence the inner voices that hold them back.”
Shabbir and Negi, competing in Design for the first time, described the experience as “a completely different beast.” “We see it as an opportunity to showcase our expertise, raise the bar, and challenge ourselves in new ways, while also learning from creative minds from across the globe,” they said.
In Australia, the four finalists will face a live 24-hour brief from the United Nations before presenting in a live pitch session. Twenty-four hours, one brief, one shot. VML India has been here before. It knows exactly what is at stake.
