Lucknow: The Agriculture Insurance Company of India (AIC) and Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank (UPGB) have signed a bancassurance tie-up agreement aimed at strengthening insurance distribution and expanding financial protection across rural India, especially in Uttar Pradesh.
The agreement marks a significant step toward improving access to insurance services for farmers and rural households by combining AIC’s insurance expertise with UPGB’s extensive branch network.
Leadership Presence at the Signing Ceremony
The agreement was signed in the presence of senior officials from both organizations, highlighting the importance of this strategic collaboration. Key dignitaries included:
- Mr. Lalit Kharbanda, General Manager, AIC
- Mr. Yadav S. Thakur, Chairman, UPGB
- Mr. Rajeev Ranjan Kumar, General Manager, UPGB
- Mr. Brij Mohan, Chief Manager, UPGB
Their presence underlined a shared commitment to strengthening rural insurance penetration and financial inclusion.
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Strengthening Insurance Distribution Network
With UPGB being the largest Regional Rural Bank in India, operating a network of over 4,300 branches, the partnership is expected to significantly enhance insurance accessibility in remote and underserved areas.
By leveraging this wide banking footprint, AIC aims to:
- Expand insurance awareness among rural populations
- Improve distribution of crop and rural insurance products
- Ensure easier access to financial protection for farmers
- Strengthen last-mile delivery of insurance services
Focus on Farmers and Rural Financial Inclusion
The collaboration is particularly focused on supporting farmers and rural communities who often face limited access to formal insurance services. The initiative aims to bridge this gap by integrating insurance offerings directly through banking channels.
As stated in the initiative’s objective, the partnership promotes financial inclusion and seeks to make insurance services more accessible while increasing awareness and strengthening distribution systems across Uttar Pradesh.
Strategic Discussions on Future Growth
During the event, fruitful discussions were held regarding:
- Strengthening the bancassurance partnership
- Expanding future growth strategies
- Enhancing insurance outreach across Uttar Pradesh
- Deepening financial inclusion initiatives
The agreement is expected to pave the way for long-term cooperation between both institutions in the rural insurance sector.
About AIC and UPGB
Agriculture Insurance Company of India is a leading public sector insurance company specializing in crop and rural insurance solutions, playing a key role in supporting India’s agricultural risk management framework.
Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank is the largest Regional Rural Bank in India with an extensive network of over 4,300 branches, primarily focused on delivering banking and financial services to rural and semi-urban populations across Uttar Pradesh.
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