Gaurav K Prashar

About Gaurav K Prashar

With over 18 years of dynamic leadership across India’s most respected life and health insurance organizations–Axis Max Life, Manipal Cigna, HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential, and SBI Life–I’ve built a legacy not just of sales growth, but of market transformation and leadership succession.My expertise lies in scaling high-performance sales teams, building multi-channel distribution strategies (Agency, Bancassurance, Group), and leading multi-state business units with full P&L accountability.I’ve led 100+ leaders across 5+ Indian states, turned underperforming branches into revenue hubs, and developed advisor ecosystems that consistently produce MDRTs, COTs, and long-term growth assets.I don’t just manage numbers–I build systems where people thrive and targets become a by-product of team alignment, capability, and culture.Recognitions That Matter:• “Spirit of Leadership” – Manipal Cigna• “People’s Ambassador” – Manipal Cigna• Fast-Track Promotions across 3 institutions• MDRT & COT Producer MentorshipCore Strengths:Zonal Business Strategy & Sales GovernanceMulti-Channel Distribution: Agency | Bancassurance | Group Advisor Onboarding, Capability & RetentionMarket Activation & Localized Growth PlaybooksPeople-First Leadership & Team EmpowermentCurrently serving as Vice President – Agency Distribution at Axis Max Life, I’m driving region-wide business acceleration through advisor expansion, field innovation, and strategic market alignment across Punjab.What’s Next: I’m open to strategic advisory roles, regional leadership mandates, and global insurance transformation opportunities where my experience can drive exponential growth across geographies.Let’s connect if you believe that real leadership isn’t about hierarchy–it’s about consistently building what outlasts you.

Experience

1. Vice President

   Axis Max Life Insurance Limited

   Sep 2024 — Present · Ludhiana, IN

   Vision-driven insurance leader entrusted with leading the Core Agency Vertical for Punjab, with full accountability for business development, office head management, and branch-level performance across the region. • Spearheading business growth in the agency channel by launching region-specific recruitment strategies, field activations, and market-aligned engagement initiatives that resonate with local demographics. • Consistently achieving month-on-month business targets with strong retention, improved productivity ratios, and minimal attrition–reinforcing operational stability and cultural strength. • Managing and mentoring Office Heads & Branch Teams, ensuring synchronized execution across agency operations while nurturing leadership excellence at every level. • Driving strategic planning, advisor expansion, and regional performance governance to foster sustainable growth through a data-led, field-centric approach. • Championing a high-performance culture rooted in accountability, adaptability, and field-driven innovation–aligned with Axis Max Life’s core values and customer commitment.

Education

• Punjab Technical University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Strategy & Marketing

• Punjab Technical University

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Computer Science & Information Technology