Indian Online Insurance Platform Policybazaar Plans IPO

The video discusses the state of insurance coverage in India, highlighting that a significant portion of the population remains uninsured or underinsured. It explores the impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry, noting a moderate increase in health insurance uptake. The video also covers Policybazaar's market position, its partnerships, and plans for an IPO. Finally, it examines SoftBank's investment in Policybazaar, addressing misconceptions and emphasizing the company's growing valuation from various investors.

What is the approximate number of people in India who have some form of insurance?

• 300 million

• 200 million

• Less than 100 million

• 400 million

What has been the approximate increase in the insurance industry due to the coronavirus?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

How many companies are currently working with Policybazaar?

• 30

• 53

• 60

• 46

Where is Policybazaar considering a dual listing apart from Mumbai?

• London

• Hong Kong

• NASDAQ

• Singapore

What was the valuation of Policybazaar when SoftBank first invested?

• $2.5 billion

• $2 billion

• $1.5 billion

• Under $1 billion

What percentage of shareholding does SoftBank currently have in Policybazaar?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 8%

Which other major investors are almost as large as SoftBank in Policybazaar?

• Tiger Global and KKR

• Blackstone and Carlyle

• Temasek and Info Edge

• Sequoia and Accel