Yashish Dahiya

Yashish Dahiya is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of PolicyBazaar, India’s leading insurance aggregator platform. Launched in 2008, PolicyBazaar revolutionized the insurance sector by prioritizing consumer empowerment through transparent information and digital innovation. Under his leadership, PolicyBazaar became a billion-dollar enterprise and a pioneer in the insurtech domain.

Yashish Dahiya
Born	India
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	IIT Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad, INSEAD
Occupation	Entrepreneur, CEO of PolicyBazaar
Known for	Co-founder of PolicyBazaar

Early Life and Education

Yashish Dahiya studied at some of the most prestigious institutions in India and abroad. He holds a degree in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, followed by an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad. He later pursued another MBA from INSEAD, one of the world’s leading business schools, which helped sharpen his global perspective in business strategy and management.

Career and Founding of PolicyBazaar

In 2008, Dahiya co-founded PolicyBazaar.com, envisioning a platform that could bring transparency and fairness to the insurance industry. Prior to founding PolicyBazaar, he worked with Bain & Company and ebookers.com, gaining deep insights into technology and customer-centric business models.

PolicyBazaar aimed to address a critical gap in India’s financial safety net, especially for the middle class, which often lacked adequate protection against risks like illness, disability, and death. The platform empowered users by giving them access to accurate comparisons, data, and reviews of insurance policies.

Growth and Impact

Under Yashish Dahiya’s leadership, PolicyBazaar scaled rapidly, achieving the following milestones:

• Became India’s largest insurance aggregator with over US$1.65 billion valuation
• Attracting over 100 million annual visitors
• Facilitating more than 5,00,000 monthly transactions
• Achieving 85% revenue growth in 2018–19
• Launching subsidiary platforms like:

 * Paisabazaar.com – India’s leading digital unsecured credit marketplace
 * Docprime – AI-based healthcare consultation platform

Dahiya’s commitment to ethical data use and user empowerment sets PolicyBazaar apart in a competitive market.

Philosophy and Vision

Yashish Dahiya believes in keeping the end-user at the heart of the digital economy. A vocal advocate for data ownership and consumer rights, he has built PolicyBazaar on a foundation of trust, transparency, and innovation.

He continues to focus on strengthening digital infrastructure, expanding insurance penetration across India, and integrating advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to personalize services.

Personal Life and Interests

Beyond the boardroom, Yashish Dahiya is a passionate endurance athlete. He is one of India’s top-performing triathletes, having completed over seven Ironman races, and has represented India at the Masters Swimming World Championship in Kazan. He credits his athletic discipline with shaping his leadership style and maintaining focus.

Despite his success, Dahiya practices frugal living, choosing simplicity to reduce distractions and stay grounded.

Legacy and Recognition

Yashish Dahiya has reshaped the Indian insurtech industry, paving the way for transparency, financial literacy, and customer-first innovation. His leadership at PolicyBazaar stands as a model for entrepreneurs aiming to combine purpose with performance.