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HDFC ERGO General Insurance launches #KaroSabkoInsure film to drive the agenda of financial inclusion in India
Mumbai: HDFC ERGO General Insurance, India’s leading non-life insurance company, has launched a unique initiative to promote insurance to the last mile, through a film – #KaroSabkoInsure. Anchored around the idea of love and care, this film nudges individuals to spread awareness on health insurance among unsung heroes and population from vulnerable section of the society like house-helps, drivers, gardeners, security guards, cooks, etc.; who play an instrumental role in making our lives convenient and comfortable.
The film features a male protagonist, who introduces his house-help, whom he fondly calls ‘didi’, to an insurance plan of HDFC ERGO. Strategically launched during the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a celebration that symbolises the essence of protection and care, this heart touching film foregrounds the deep connections we form with our domestic staff and brings out the possibilities on the way we can improve their lives by introducing them to health insurance.
The main idea behind this campaign is to encourage ‘sabko’ or everyone from across every section of the country, to stay protected with health insurance. The company has also built a website page on the theme of #KaroSabkoInsure (https://www.hdfcergo.com/karo-sabko-insure) where customers can explore and buy the suitable health insurance policies in a few clicks. In India, where a significant portion of the population from informal sector remains unaware of health insurance importance, this initiative by HDFC ERGO aims to spread awareness on importance of health insurance, and encourage every Indian to take up an insurance plan.
Speaking about this initiative, HDFC ERGO General Insurance head – digital business group & marketing Somesh Surana said, “As a leading general insurer of India and a ‘Customer First’ organisation, we understand the need to address the health insurance requirements of the ‘missing middle,’ a vast demographic of 400–500 million individuals who lack adequate health insurance coverage. Aligned with IRDAI’s vision of ‘Insurance For All By 2047’, our #KaroSabkoInsure campaign strives to reach the last mile and propel financial inclusion in the country.”
The #KaroSabkoInsure campaign is released across all the digital mediums like Facebook, YouTube, etc. and will be promoted through in-cinema advertising and various distribution channels and advisors’ network of HDFC ERGO.
The #KaroSabkoInsure film is directed by Arunima Sharma and has been scripted by Parixit Bhattacharya and Ayush Prasad. BBH India is the creative strategy and execution partner for this film.
Brands
Abhinav Rastogi named global marketing director for YouTube Shopping
Google veteran to scale creator commerce and expand shopping across global markets
SINGAPORE: Abhinav Rastogi has stepped into a new role as global marketing director for YouTube Shopping, marking the latest chapter in a more than decade-long career at Google.
Rastogi, who took on the position in February and is based in Singapore, will lead global marketing for YouTube Shopping, a platform designed to connect creators, viewers and merchants in a single ecosystem. His remit includes expanding the service into new markets and strengthening its positioning as a growth channel for both creators and brands.
In a reflective note on the transition, Rastogi pointed to a simple but powerful idea driving the role. For years, creators have quietly built trust with audiences through consistent and authentic content, and that trust often shapes purchasing decisions. What is changing now, he said, is the infrastructure around that behaviour. YouTube Shopping aims to make it easier for viewers to discover and buy products recommended by creators they already follow.
The scale is already significant. More than half a million creators have joined the programme, with recent expansion into Japan through a partnership with Rakuten signalling further global ambitions.
Rastogi believes the future of shopping on YouTube will be driven by a blend of creators, content and communities. In his view, it is the human voice behind the screen, not just the product, that ultimately builds trust and drives discovery.
Prior to this role, he served as director of marketing, YouTube Asia Pacific, where he led regional marketing across creator engagement, brand building and reputation. During that time, he played a key role in launching and scaling YouTube Shopping across eight markets in the region.
Earlier stints at Google include group product marketing manager, consumer apps, overseeing growth for products such as Search, Maps and Assistant across India and Southeast Asia, and product marketing manager roles spanning consumer apps and YouTube, where he contributed to launches including YouTube Music, YouTube Originals and YouTube Shorts.
Rastogi began his career in consulting with Boston Consulting Group and A.T. Kearney, before moving into the technology sector. He is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
Alongside his corporate role, he is also an active angel investor, backing early-stage startups in consumer technology and electric mobility across India and Southeast Asia.
As he settles into the new role, Rastogi is betting on a future where every video can double up as a storefront, and where commerce feels less like a transaction and more like a recommendation from a trusted voice.
