Month: January 2022

Former Bangladesh skipper Habibul Bashar, Sri Lanka’s Spinner Ajantha Mendis & pace bowler Dilhara Fernando shake their hand with Asia Lions Team for the Howzat Legends League Cricket starting in Muscat, Oman from January 20, 2022. After inclusion of three players, Asia Lions team gets more boost to win the inugral leg of League.

A former skipper of Bangladesh and opener Habibul Bashar is one of the successful captain in the history of Bangladesh cricket. With the explosive batsman’s like Shahid Afridi and Sanath Jayasurya, Habibul Bashar will be the solid opening batting option for Asia Lions.

While with his Mystery spin, Ajantha Mendis will be most dangerous bowler for opposing teams. His carrom ball has troubled the legendary batsman’s in past. He will be the big asset and accomplish legendary spinner Murlidharan for Asia Lions Team.

The slower pace is the main weapon of Dilhara Fernando. With Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul and Chaminda Vaas, Dilhara Fernando is the good first change option for their team along with all-rounder Azher Mehmood.

Ravi Shastri, Commissioner of Howzat Legends League Cricket said “Habibul Bashar, Ajantha Mendis & Dilhara Fernando’s contribution to their country is huge and likewise I feel they will also have an immense role to play in league as well. I am looking forward to watching them play the Howzat Legends League Cricket.”

“We are excited to have Habibul Bashar, Ajantha Mendis & Dilhara Fernando on board in the Asia Lions team. Their inclusions will bring in a lot of experience and diversity. I am sure they will set the atmosphere on fire”, said Raman Raheja, CEO of Howzat Legends League Cricket.

Legends League Cricket (LLC) announces its partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) to live telecast all the matches of the league to be played in January 2022, on SONY TEN 1 and SONY TEN 3 channels as well as livestream the matches in India on SPN’s premium OTT platform, SonyLIV.

The first season of Howzat LLC will have former cricketers from India, Pakistan, SriLanka, Australia, England, among other cricket nations divided in to three Teams representing India, Asia and Rest of the World. Cricket fans all across the world will get to see the Legends of Cricket sweat it out at their competitive best.

~ The 4-part docuseries will premiere on January 14, 2022, in two languages – English and Hindi on SONY SIX, SONY TEN 3 and SONY TEN 4 channels ~

 

~ The docuseries will feature cricket’s most prestigious personalities like Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Clarke, Jason Gillespie along with current cricketers like Mohammed Siraj and Hanuma Vihari and more ~

Last year, this time around, Australia’s fortress — The Gabba — was finally breached. It took 32 years and 2 months, but the unthinkable was achieved after an injury-ravaged young Indian team defeated Australia by three wickets against all odds to win the series. To commemorate the one-year anniversary of Team India’s historic Test series win Down Under, Sony Sports Network has produced a special docuseries titled “DOWN UNDERDOGS – INDIA’S GREATEST COMEBACK” that will premiere with the first episode on January 14, 2022.

To bring fans closer to the historic win and to ensure all Indians enjoy the blockbuster episodes with their close family members and friends, Sony Sports Network will launch the 4-part docuseries in Hindi & English followed by a Tamil and Telugu release on a later date.

Each episode of the 4-part docuseries aptly titled THE ADELAIDE ABERRATION, MELBOURNE MAGIC, THE SYDNEY SIEGE & BRISBANE BREACHED will be telecast daily from January 14, 2022, to January 17, 2022, at 8:00 PM on SONY SIX & SONY TEN 4 in English, SONY TEN 3 in Hindi and will also be available on their on-demand OTT platform SonyLIV. The docuseries will also be aired on SONY MAX HD, SONY SAB HD and SONY PIX channels.

Link to view the Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvcEqv0JqaI

When India won a Test series in Australia in 2018-19, it was a first, but it was attributed to the absence of Steve Smith and David Warner. However, the series win in 2020-21 was an extraordinary feat and will go down in history as one of Team India’s greatest comebacks in the sport. Recording their lowest score in an innings in Test cricket with 36 runs and all out and without their talismanic batsman & skipper, Virat Kohli and a host of first-choice players, their chances looked quite grim. Obituaries were being written about Australia whitewashing India Down Under and then India produced one of the finest fightbacks in their Test history.

Led by an inspired performance from Jasprit Bumrah and R Ashwin with the ball and a brilliant hundred from stand-in-captain, Ajinkya Rahane, the resurgence had begun for the remainder of the series. Injuries ravaged this surge as India barely had an XI to field at The Gabba and had to dig deep into their reserves and call upon the services of T Natarajan and Washington Sundar. And yet, against all adversity, history, numbers, statistics, India found new heroes to rise to the occasion to not only save the Test but have the determination to go on and win it.

“DOWN UNDERDOGS – INDIA’S GREATEST COMEBACK’ has been entirely produced in-house amidst some extremely challenging Covid-19 scenarios. Interviews with players and commentators located in England and Australia were conducted via local partnerships and remote production technology. The creative team had to constantly deal with access issues due to player and commentator bio-bubbles and was able to assemble a stellar panel despite all limitations. The series will showcase two current Indian Test stars and some of cricket’s most respected voices capturing one of India’s finest sporting achievements in recent history. Current players like Mohammed Siraj and Hanuma Vihari along with prominent personalities like Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Clarke, Jason Gillespie, Sanjay Manjrekar, Lisa Sthalekar, Nick Knight and Isa Guha will help fans relive the ‘Ultimate Test Series’, as declared by ICC after the series.

Apart from the world-class cricketing insights, a team of raconteurs like Rajdeep Sardesai, Harsha Bhogle, Ayaz Memon, Joy Bhattacharjya and Gaurav Kapur will rekindle the romance that is Test cricket and help navigate through the incredible subplots and storylines in this classic triumph-against-all-odds fable. Down Underdogs has received a great response with brands like Byju’s Classes, Skoda and Dafa News coming on-board.

Rajesh Kaul, Chief Revenue Officer, Distribution and Head – Sports Business, Sony Pictures Networks India:

“We take immense pride to bring back to life one of the most historic memories of Indian Test cricket through ‘Down Underdogs – India’s Greatest Comeback’. This four-part docuseries is a special dedication to Team India and their never-say-die spirit. The series is an aide-mémoire to all Indian cricket fans who had an unflinching belief in the team despite all odds and more so as an exemplary story to inspire generations to come. To ensure that our viewers relive the euphoria of this historic win, and the series resonates the spirit of Indian cricket, ‘Down Underdogs – India’s Greatest Comeback’ will be telecast in 4 languages across our sports channels as well as other channels on our network.”

 

Sunil Gavaskar, Indian Cricket Legend:

“India’s win in Australia early last year will go down as one of the greatest wins in Indian cricket history. To pick themselves up after the dismissal with their lowest ever test score of 36 and then to beat a rampant home team is a tribute to the determination shown by the players and the leadership roles played by the captain Rahane, coach Ravi Shastri and his support group. I was privileged to be there and see a golden chapter being written in the history of Indian cricket.”

 

Michael Clarke, Australian Cricket Legend:

“India’s Greatest Comeback will invite viewers to revisit Team India’s amazing comeback leading to the series win. India picked an attack that worked. Different bowlers – not everyone bowls the same, different tactics, different skills, different weapons, so the credit goes to India for their execution but also Australia might have taken for granted their success in the first test”

 

From one-down in the series to recording their lowest score in an innings in Test cricket and without their talismanic Virat Kohli and a host of first-choice players, Team India completed a historic comeback in one of the greatest Test series this generation has witnessed.

 

Watch the TV premiere of Sony Sports Network presents DOWN UNDERDOGS – INDIA’S GREATEST COMEBACK from January 14, 2022, at 8:00 PM on SONY SIX & SONY TEN 4 in English and SONY TEN 3 channels in Hindi. The docuseries will also be aired on SONY MAX HD, SONY SAB HD and SONY PIX channels.

Schedule DOWN UNDERDOGS – INDIA’S GREATEST COMEBACK
Date	Time	Episodes	Channels
14th January 2022	8:00 PM IST	Ep 1: THE ADELAIDE ABERRATION	SONY SIX, SONY SIX HD, SONY TEN 4 & SONY TEN 4 HD (English) SONY TEN 3 & SONY TEN 3 HD (Hindi)
15th January 2022		Ep 2: MELBOURNE MAGIC
16th January 2022		Ep 3: THE SYDNEY SIEGE
17th January 2022		Ep 4: BRISBANE BREACHED
16th January 2022	8:00 PM IST	Ep 1: THE ADELAIDE ABERRATION	SONY PIX & SONY PIX HD (English)
23rd January 2022		Ep 2: MELBOURNE MAGIC
30th January 2022		Ep 3: THE SYDNEY SIEGE
6th February 2022		Ep 4: BRISBANE BREACHED
22nd January 2022	1:00 PM IST	Ep 1: THE ADELAIDE ABERRATION & Ep 2: MELBOURNE MAGIC	SONY MAX HD (Hindi)
23rd January 2022		Ep 3: THE SYDNEY SIEGE & Ep 4: BRISBANE BREACHED
29th January 2022	1:00 PM IST	Ep 1: THE ADELAIDE ABERRATION & Ep 2: MELBOURNE MAGIC	SONY SAB HD (Hindi)
30th January 2022		Ep 3: THE SYDNEY SIEGE & Ep 4: BRISBANE BREACHED

 

Mohammed Kaif and Stuart Binny are the new names in the India Maharajas squad for the Howzat Legends League Cricket starting in Muscat, Oman from January 20, 2022.

Ravi Shastri, Commissioner of Howzat Legends League Cricket said “Mohammad Kaif and Stuart Binny’s contribution to the Indian cricket is huge and likewise I feel they will also have an immense role to play in league as well. I am looking forward to watching them play the Howzat Legends League Cricket.

“We are excited to have Mohammed Kaif and Stuart Binny on board in the India Maharajas team! Their inclusions will bring in a lot of experience and diversity. I am sure they will set the atmosphere on fire!” said Raman Raheja, CEO of Howzat Legends League Cricket

The first season of Howzat LLC will have former cricketers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, among other cricket nations divided into 3 Teams representing India, Asia and Rest of the World. Cricket fans all across the world will get to see the Legends of Cricket sweat it out at their competitive best.

Recently Howzat Legends League Cricket (LLC) announced its partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) to live telecast all the matches of the league to be played in January 2022, on SONY TEN 1 and SONY TEN 3 channels as well as livestream the matches in India on SPN’s premium OTT platform, SonyLIV.

Jhulan Goswami joins Howzat Legends League Cricket Celebrating Women Empowerment

 

Howzat Legends League Cricket brings in the Legend of women’s cricket Jhulan Goswami as an Ambassador to promote Women’s Empowerment initiatives. She will be the face of the League and also launch a special initiative to further promote Women’s participation in Cricket as Howzat Legends League Cricket announced an All Women Match Official Team for the League.

This is for the first time in Cricket that an all-women Match Officials team would be officiating an entire men’s league. The League will have ICC empaneled Female Umpires and Match Referee from all across the world.

Jhulan Goswami mentioned, “This is amazing. I feel proud and elated to represent the fraternity for such a wonderful cause and initiative. It was long due actually. I am looking forward to the Legends of the game take on to the field once again and put in their best to play competitive cricket. My best wishes to the match officials, I am sure they will do a brilliant job. This is going to be historic and path-breaking for Cricket as a sport.”

Shandre Frtiz from South Africa shall be the Match Referee for the entire League. The umpires officiating the matches will be Shubdha Bhosle Gaikwad, the youngest female umpire in India, Lauren Agenbag from South Africa, Humaira Farah from Pakistan and

Renee Montgomery from Hongkong.

“Much has been spoken about uplifting and supporting women’s cricket over the years. ICC made significant steps last year in making Cricket gender neutral. I think this was one such strong statement that we wanted to make by empowering the women officials to officiate the entire men’s league. They are all qualified and been there right at the top level. I think we may be able to set a trend that will be picked up all over the world in days to come,” said Raman Raheja, CEO of the League.

Recently Howzat Legends League Cricket (LLC) announced its partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) to live telecast all the matches of the league to be played in January 2022, on SONY TEN 1 and SONY TEN 3 channels as well as livestream the matches in India on SPN’s premium OTT platform, SonyLIV.

Legendary Amitabh Bachchan has recently joined Howzat Legends League Cricket as its Ambassador and will be promoting the League. The League also has former India Head Coach, Ravi Shastri as its Commissioner looking after the Cricketing aspect. As a host Oman has presented itself a very promising destination for Cricket after successfully hosting the ICC T20 World Cup matches recently.

The first season of Howzat Legends League Cricket is scheduled to be held at Oman Cricket Stadium, Muscat between the India Maharajas, Asia Lions and World Giants from 20^th to 29^th January 2022.

 

• Continued product offensive through 2022 with 6 launches
• Aims to triple sales over 2021, setting 2022 as the year for the highest ever sales
• Targets to increase customer touchpoints by more than 25% in 2022
• Will introduce new initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction
• On track to achieve sales volumes of 1,00,000 units by 2025
• India to be amongst the top ten markets for ŠKODA AUTO

 

The year 2022 is slated to be the biggest year for ŠKODA AUTO India ever since its entry into the Indian market in 2001. With a focused market strategy built around its consistent product launch campaigns, focus on enhancing the after sales and customer satisfaction drivers and increasing its network presence across the country, ŠKODA AUTO India plans to triple its annual sales volumes in 2022 and further build on the positive momentum created last year.

From 10,387 cars sold in 2020, ŠKODA AUTO India achieved a triple digit growth of 130% with 23,858 units sold in 2021. For 2022, ŠKODA AUTO India aims to triple the 2021 sales volumes, keeping the mid-term target of 1,00,000 units set for 2025. The growth in 2021 and the projection for 2022 is based on the successful implementation of the first leg of the India 2.0 project. A project that involved the development of the MQB A0 IN platform made specifically for India, that formed the base for the launch of the KUSHAQ.

With the start of the new year, ŠKODA AUTO India will be launching the new KODIAQ on January 10, the first of the 6 product actions planned for 2022. Continuing the charge will be the all-new SLAVIA sedan. Built on the same MQB A0 IN platform as the KUSHAQ, the SLAVIA will be the torchbearer of ŠKODA AUTO India’s 2022 calendar, alongside KUSHAQ. Providing further impetus to the product blitz will be enhancements across the product line-up, which include updates to the KUSHAQ, OCTAVIA and SUPERB.

Mr. Zac Hollis, Brand Director, ŠKODA AUTO India said, “I am very happy to share that 2021 has been a Year of Growth for ŠKODA Auto India. The growth is due to the team’s commitment and approach towards building a strong customer centric brand. Despite challenges of the pandemic and a global chip shortage, ŠKODA AUTO India stuck to its outlook and recorded a 130% growth in 2021. We will build on this strong momentum and focus on the diverse range of products, with constant product actions. At the same time, we look to set new standards of customer satisfaction and further enhance the after sales experience, continue with our network expansion and treble our sales volume. I am confident that these actions will establish ŠKODA AUTO India as a player of reckoning in 2022. At the onset of the new year, we are on track to achieve the goals we have set for ourselves, which positively reflects our commitment to India.”

New focus areas on the sales front:

 

In order to gear up for the aggressive sales volumes for 2022, the brand will build on new and existing avenues like its ‘Certified Pre-Owned’ brand, ‘Corporate Sales’ initiatives, increase penetration in rural markets and also continued focus on dealer manpower training, which is essential the business operations.

The plan is to activate the ‘Certified Pre-Owned’ brand across all outlets in 2022. There is already a high level of digitalization in the business process, and the 115 points vehicle evaluation is done by using the mobile app. On the ‘Corporate Sales’ front, the brand has already facilitated tie-ups with banks & financial institutes, and has recorded a 127% growth in 2021 over 2020. The objective is to further increase the corporate sales penetration to around 30% in 2022.

The brand is seeing a surge in the contribution from rural markets. From around 5% in 2020, the share of sales from rural markets grew to around 10% in 2021. With the rapid network expansion across the country, there will be further contribution from the rural markets in 2022.

All the actions on the sales front will mean that the brand will be amongst the top 10 markets for ŠKODA AUTO a.s. and also will be in the top 10 OEMs in India, which will be a tremendous feat.

Building on the Network Expansion:

 

One of the key pillars of the India 2.0 project was to substantially increase the network presence across the country. With over 175 touchpoints in 2021 the brand has already increased its presence by almost 50%. 2022 will see further actions on this front with the objective of growing from 175 to 225 touchpoints, which results in growth of more than 25%.

The increase in the service footprint will be an architect of this growth. The newly introduced Compact Workshop, which makes aftersales facilities accessible in all rural areas having a sales branch, will enable the brand to cater to more than 60 rural cities in India in 2022.

Enhancing the After-sales and Customer Centric actions:

One of the key areas of focus for the brand has been to keep building on its promise of customer satisfaction. On the after-sales front, the brand has already taken several measure towards enriching the customer experience with reduced cost of ownership. These include a 32% reduction in engine oil prices (gasoline engines) and up to 21% lower overall maintenance costs. The brand has also taken initiatives to have greater transparency with the service cost calculator, available on the website. In 2022, there will be efforts in increasing the trained skill force and improving service quality, introducing new aftersales programs (loyalty offerings) and building customer confidence through greater transparency. Initiatives like the Service Cam, mobile service vans and express service offerings will all help in augmenting the customer experience.

Also fuelling the growth are ŠKODA AUTO India’s customer innovations and campaigns. Like the introduction of an Artificial Intelligence ChatBot on the ŠKODA AUTO India website, WhatsApp and Facebook pages. It is AI that enhances the information and interactivity levels across platforms that people browse through in the car purchase decision. Besides, a slew of customer-centric initiatives like the ‘Peace of Mind’ campaign enabling lower cost of ownership, reduction in parts prices, accessibility of service centres and the digitalisation of the service process enveloped ŠKODA AUTO India’s customer activities.

Going into 2022, ŠKODA AUTO India aims to achieve a leadership position in customer centricity by its continuous implementation of trainings and programs across all customer touchpoints.

With major actions across its product range, sales strategy, network expansion, after-sales initiatives and focus on customer centricity, ŠKODA AUTO India has a firm strategy in place to make 2022 its biggest year in India.

Winner selected through a social campaign (Flat 983) on Radio Mirchi

Investors Clinic (IC), the leading real estate consulting company did a month long campaign (Flat 983) on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, to identify and reward a COVID Warrior, who contributed selflessly and tirelessly to serve the society in these unprecedented times. Investors Clinic gifted keys of a flat to COVID warrior couple, Himanshu and Twinkle Kalia from Delhi, for providing free Ambulance services to COVID patients. The month-long campaign was run to select the winner through public opinion amongst the six finalists.

Investors Clinic has been running this campaign for last five years with Radio Mirchi. The company has acknowledged the work undertaken by various civil society organizations and individuals in the last five seasons. Last year the company had gifted the flat to a Martyred Army Officer’s family.

Speaking on the occasion, Honeyy Katiyal, Founder, Investors Clinic said, “Investors Clinic has always believed that giving back to the society is the most important duty for every individual and company. The times have been really harsh, but some people have risen above normal beings and helped people during the COVID pandemic. We have been running this campaign to acknowledge the contribution of few exceptional people and highlight their impact on the society. This year, we decided to acknowledge the contribution of COVID Warriors. We congratulate Vasundhara and Kunal Bose for winning a small token of appreciation from our end and hope that they will continue doing the good work.”

The theme for this year’s campaign was around COVID Warriors. Investors Clinic received more than 100 entries and six entries were finalized by the Jury which included – Himanshu Kalia and Twinkle Kalia (fondly known as Ambulance couple) for providing Free Ambulance Service; Vasundhara and Kunal Bose, Kvaab Welfare Foundation for working for distress animals; Rakesh – COVID Sample Collector, Paramedical Staff who collected more than 10k samples; Padma Shri Awardee Dr. Jitender Singh Shunty, President Shaheed Bhagat Singh Seva Dal; and Usha Gupta, Pickle Lady who helped more than 65k families.

While people are running the race of life to earn a living and become successful, there are few who selflessly contribute towards the society. It is important to recognize such work, so that they turn out to be inspiration for more and more people and create for warriors for the society.

Howzat Legends League Cricket announced its partnership with My FM Radio as the official Radio partner of the League in 29 Indian cities.

The Legends of Cricket representing India, Asia and the Rest of the World, will show up at the Al Amerat Cricket Stadium in Muscat, Oman to play competitive and exciting cricket, reviving the nostalgia and timeless rivalries between these Legends of the game. The League has a potential reach of over 500 million cricket fanatics across the globe through television broadcast and livestreaming of the matches.

“We are extremely happy to announce this partnership with My FM. They have had a very credible history of working on Cricket and have in the past made some very special properties around the Sport. We wish to walk a long mile with them and ensure Cricket fans around the country are treated with a very entertaining form of Cricket and stories from the League” said Raman Raheja, CEO of Howzat Legends League Cricket.

Mr Rahul Namjoshi, CEO MY FM said, “MY FM has been at the forefront of building interesting content & engagement around cricketing events. We look forward to a fruitful partnership with Howzat Legends League Cricket. Having these stalwarts on the ground playing competitive cricket will be a treat for our audience”

Legendary Amitabh Bachchan has recently joined Howzat Legends League Cricket as its Ambassador and will be promoting the League. The League also has former India Head Coach, Ravi Shastri as its Commissioner looking after the Cricketing aspect. As a host Oman has presented itself a very promising destination for Cricket after successfully hosting the ICC T20 World Cup matches recently.

The first season of Howzat Legends League Cricket will have former cricketers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, among other cricket nations divided into 3 Teams representing India, Asia and Rest of the World. Cricket fans all across the world will get to see the Legends of Cricket sweat it out at their competitive best.

Recently Howzat Legends League Cricket (LLC) announced its partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) to live telecast all the matches of the league to be played in January 2022, on SONY TEN 1 and SONY TEN 3 channels as well as livestream the matches in India on SPN’s premium OTT platform, SonyLIV.

~ An awareness initiative to educate audience about saving tax under Health Insurance~

 

SBI General, one of India’s leading General Insurance company announced the launch of its awareness campaign “#BahaneChhodoTaxBachao”. The campaign aims to increase the awareness of how buying a health insurance can help people save tax which is crucial and seasonal in the last quarter of the financial year for all Indians. The campaign will also underline the other benefits of opting for health insurance.

In the quirky Vox Pop format, the anchor Rudraksh Singh aka Rudy is seen travelling across major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Kolkata and asks the lamest excuse that people have to offer for not buying/opting for health insurance. The idea here is to find out ‘India ka lamest excuse’ for not opting for a health insurance.

The pandemic has caused a significant increase in insurance awareness and adoption. However, India still has vast scope for penetration of Health Insurance. It is a priority rather than a choice of option since it not just prevents a medical emergency from turning into a financial crisis but also comes with the double benefit of saving tax under section 80D.

Commenting on the campaign, Shefali Khalsa, Head – Brand and Corporate Communications, SBI General Insurance, said, “At SBI General, we are cognizant of the fact that while there is an increase in the awareness level for health insurance, but a major part of the population is still underinsured. Additionally, there is a lack of awareness that health insurance can also help save tax under section 80 D of Income Tax laws of India. This was the core brief for the new #SaveTax Campaign launched by SBI General riding on #BahaneChhodoTaxBachao.”

 

“We have tried relatable approaches in the past like communicating through rap songs that appeal to the youth as well. This year we wanted to address the excuses people make and still be relatable. The campaign has a humorous tone to bring out the barriers people have for not buying or procrastinating to buy health insurance.”, she added

 

 

Watch the YouTube video here:
   

Link to videos of the Vox Pop:

1. Bangalore Vox Pop video
2. Mumbai Vox Pop video
3. Delhi Vox Pop Teaser Video

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — International Medical Group® (IMG®) is excited to introduce Dina Tarantola-Froner as the company’s new Chief Underwriting Officer. Dina joins the IMG team with more than 30 years of underwriting experience and extensive knowledge of the insurance industry.

Dina will be responsible for leading the global underwriting and products teams at IMG where she will ensure underwriting and product initiatives meet the needs of today’s dynamic and competitive global marketplace. Additionally, Dina will work alongside the senior leadership team to strengthen the company’s underwriting strategy and create business plans that further position IMG as the leader of travel and health safety solutions for people traveling and residing away from home.

“I want to make sure IMG is making sound underwriting decisions and that there are efficient processes in place to provide excellent service to all of our stakeholders in our various segments,” Dina said. “I’m excited for the opportunity to apply my knowledge and experience to help drive strategic growth at IMG.”

Prior to joining IMG, Dina held senior leadership roles at Liberty Mutual Insurance, Hartford Financial Services, and AIG—where she spent 25 years, ultimately serving as the National Underwriting Officer and overseeing all accident and health underwriting for the U.S. and Canada.

A lifelong New Yorker from Brooklyn, Dina is married with two children. She says she looks forward to making a global impact through her new role as Chief Underwriting Officer at IMG.

“We’re excited to welcome Dina to IMG. Her extensive underwriting and leadership experience makes her a fantastic addition to the team,” said IMG President and CEO, Steve Paraboschi. “I’m confident that Dina will be able to successfully assist IMG on our path to continued growth in the marketplace.”

About International Medical Group® (IMG®)

International Medical Group® (IMG®), a SiriusPoint company, is an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company that has served millions of members worldwide since its founding in 1990. A leader in the industry, IMG offers a full line of international medical insurance products, as well as travel insurance plans, medical management services, and 24/7 emergency medical and travel assistance. For more information, please visit www.imglobal.com.

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Bike Bazaar Finance, an arm of Bike Bazaar, India’s first two-wheeler life cycle management company, has disbursed Rs 100 crores worth of loans for the Hero MotoCorp of range of motorcycles and scooters in the month of November 2021.

The company has an ongoing alliance with Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycle and scooters, to facilitate fast and flexible loans primarily in the rural areas focused on customers who don’t have access to organized retail finance.

 

Mr. Naveen Chauhan, Head – Sales & After Sales, Hero MotoCorp, said, “Bike Bazaar finance has been associated with us since 2019, adding immense value to our dealers & customers, especially in the rural market. Their unique offering of Direct Collection Model in rural market has been well accepted by both our customers & channel partners. We are extremely excited about their expansion and achievement of Rs 100 crore-loan disbursal in a month.”

Commenting on the same, Mr. V Karunakaran, Co-Founder & Jt. MD – Bike Bazaar, said, “It took us three months to hit our first Rs One Cr disbursal in 2017 and today we have reached a level of Rs 100 Cr disbursal in a month. This has been a great milestone for us that would not have been possible without the support of Hero MotoCorp team & its network partners. We are committed to building upon our unique offering and expand further to add value to our network & OEM partners.”

Bike Bazaar Finance has marked its footprint over more than 400+ locations across states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and West Bengal. The company plans to strengthen its focus in these states and cover more than double the current locations by the next financial year.