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Meet ACKO

ACKO is a Bengaluru-based digital insurance company founded in 2016. Its insurance subsidiaries provide motor, health, travel, life and embedded insurance products for individuals, families and businesses. Customers can purchase and renew policies, manage coverage, submit claims and track settlements through digital channels. ACKO also provides group health insurance for employers and distributes insurance through technology and commerce partners. Its ACKO Drive platform supports vehicle discovery, purchasing and related automotive services. The company has expanded into healthcare services through ACKO Clinic and travel-related services through AirPass. Its technology-driven model focuses on simplifying insurance distribution, reducing paperwork and improving claims management. ACKO reports serving more than 75 million customers and issuing approximately 900 million policies.View more

ACKO is a Bengaluru-based digital insurance company founded in 2016. Its insurance subsidiaries provide motor, health, travel, life and embedded insurance products for individuals, families and businesses. Customers can purchase and renew policies, manage coverage, submit claims and track settlements through digital channels. ACKO also provides group health insurance for employers and distributes insurance through technology and commerce partners. Its ACKO Drive platform supports vehicle discovery, purchasing and related automotive services. The company has expanded into healthcare services through ACKO Clinic and travel-related services through AirPass. Its technology-driven model focuses on simplifying insurance distribution, reducing paperwork and improving claims management. ACKO reports serving more than 75 million customers and issuing approximately 900 million policies.

Founded
2016
Company size
1001-5000
Company stage
Not known
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India

Why work here

ACKO offers opportunities to develop digital insurance and related consumer technology products used by a large Indian customer base. The company reports serving more than 75 million customers and raising over USD 458 million, with investors including General Atlantic, Accel and Elevation Capital. Its expansion into healthcare, automotive services and travel creates opportunities across engineering, product management, data analytics, insurance operations and customer experience. Public job postings reference technologies including Python, Java, React, PostgreSQL and major cloud platforms. ACKO's general insurance subsidiary has reported improved financial performance, while the company continues to expand its product portfolio. Candidates should also consider the workforce restructuring reported in April 2026 and verify current team stability, compensation, benefits and working arrangements before joining.Read more

ACKO offers opportunities to develop digital insurance and related consumer technology products used by a large Indian customer base. The company reports serving more than 75 million customers and raising over USD 458 million, with investors including General Atlantic, Accel and Elevation Capital. Its expansion into healthcare, automotive services and travel creates opportunities across engineering, product management, data analytics, insurance operations and customer experience. Public job postings reference technologies including Python, Java, React, PostgreSQL and major cloud platforms. ACKO's general insurance subsidiary has reported improved financial performance, while the company continues to expand its product portfolio. Candidates should also consider the workforce restructuring reported in April 2026 and verify current team stability, compensation, benefits and working arrangements before joining.

Industry
InsurTech
Open jobs
0 open jobs
Notable investors
General Atlantic, Accel, Elevation Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Multiples Private Equity, Amazon, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Tech stack

Python

Programming Language

Java

Programming Language

JavaScript

Programming Language

TypeScript

Programming Language

React

Frontend Framework

PostgreSQL

Database

Amazon Web Services

Cloud Infrastructure

Microsoft Azure

Cloud Infrastructure

Google Cloud Platform

Cloud Infrastructure

Google BigQuery

Data Analytics

Key people

6 people
Varun DuaFounder and Chief Executive OfficerView bio

Founder and CEO of ACKO. Previously co-founded Coverfox, an online insurance distribution platform, and worked at TATA AIG and Franklin Templeton. An alumnus of MICA, he has experience in insurance distribution, financial services and technology-led businesses. He founded ACKO in 2016 to simplify insurance purchasing and claims through digital products.

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Ruchi DeepakCo-founderView bio

Co-founder and Founder Emeritus of ACKO. Studied Political Science at Lady Shri Ram College and law at the University of Delhi. Her professional background includes legal, financial services and investment experience. She contributed to ACKO's early development, corporate strategy and establishment as a digital insurance company.

Vishwanath RamaraoCo-Founder and Chief Technology and Product OfficerView bio

Co-founder and technology leader at ACKO. Previously held engineering and technology roles at Google, Hike, AOL, Yahoo and Eventbrite. He also founded Impermium, which Google acquired in 2013. He studied engineering at Bangalore University and Pennsylvania State University. His expertise includes software architecture, distributed systems and technology product development.

Nitin SoodGroup Chief Financial OfficerView bio

Joined ACKO in 2024 as Group CFO after more than two decades at PVR INOX, where he served as Chief Financial Officer. A Chartered Accountant with experience in corporate finance, fundraising, mergers and acquisitions and investor relations. Responsible for financial strategy, capital planning and financial management across ACKO's businesses.

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Animesh DasManaging Director and Chief Executive Officer, ACKO General InsuranceView bio

Leads ACKO General Insurance's operations, product strategy and business performance. An IIT Kharagpur alumnus with experience in insurance products, strategy and profitability. Responsible for the regulated general insurance business, including its motor, health and other general insurance operations.

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Nitin KhannaSenior Vice President - MarketingView bio

Senior marketing executive listed on ACKO's official leadership page. Responsible for marketing-related initiatives supporting the company's insurance products, customer engagement and brand presence.

Latest company news

4 stories

ACKO launches DriveCam, Clinic and AirPass across motor, healthcare and travel

Business Today

ACKO announced three new offerings: DriveCam, a dashcam bundled with select motor insurance policies; ACKO Clinic, a healthcare service initially focused on Bengaluru; and AirPass, a travel service for domestic flyers. The launches expand its offerings beyond conventional insurance claims.

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Competition Commission approves General Atlantic's additional investment in ACKO

Press Information Bureau

The Competition Commission of India approved the proposed acquisition of additional shareholding in ACKO Technology and Services by General Atlantic Singapore ACK Pte. Ltd. The transaction would take the investor's ownership above 25% on a fully diluted basis. The announcement did not disclose the investment amount.

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ACKO strengthens leadership team ahead of IPO plans

Moneycontrol

ACKO announced senior leadership appointments across its auto, health, automotive services and customer experience businesses. The appointments support operational responsibilities and product expansion as the company prepares for a potential public offering.

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ACKO reduces workforce by approximately 5% during restructuring

Mint

ACKO confirmed a restructuring affecting approximately 60 employees, representing around 5% of its workforce. The company linked the changes to increasing adoption of artificial intelligence and automation across business functions.

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