Our Story

A Decade of Protecting
Goa's Families

Founded in Ponda in 2014, The Insurance Desk was built on one belief — every family in Goa deserves honest, expert insurance advice, regardless of their income or background.

10+
Years in Goa
1,000+
Clients Protected
5,000+
Policies Managed
4.9★
Client Rating
Siddharth Borkar, Founder of The Insurance Desk
2014
Est. Ponda, Goa

A Message from Our Founder

Why We Started
The Insurance Desk

"I grew up in Ponda watching families struggle after losing a breadwinner — not because they couldn't afford insurance, but because no one had ever explained it to them properly. That gap is what The Insurance Desk was built to close."

"Over the past decade, we have helped over a thousand Goa families find the right cover — at the right price, with the right support when it matters most. We are not just advisors. We are your neighbours, and we take that responsibility seriously."

Siddharth Borkar
Founder & Principal Advisor, The Insurance Desk

What We Stand For

Our Values

Honest Advice

We recommend what's right for you — not what earns us the highest commission. Our advice is always in your best interest.

Full Transparency

No hidden charges, no fine-print surprises. We walk you through every clause so you know exactly what you are covered for.

Goa at Heart

We are locals. We understand Goa's unique lifestyle, risks, and needs — from coastal flooding to tourist-season traffic.

Claims First

A policy is only as good as its claim. We stand by you through every claim — from filing to final settlement.

Our Journey

10 Years of Growth in Goa

2014

Founded in Ponda

The Insurance Desk opens its doors in Ponda, Goa — with a simple mission: give every Goan family access to honest, expert insurance advice.

2016

First 100 Clients

Word spreads across Ponda and neighbouring talukas. We cross 100 active clients and expand our health insurance portfolio.

2018

Motor Insurance Desk Launched

We add a dedicated motor insurance vertical, helping Goa's growing vehicle owners navigate comprehensive and third-party cover.

2020

Digital Consultations

During the pandemic, we pivot to phone and video consultations — ensuring no client goes unserved. Claims support goes fully remote.

2022

Corporate & Group Plans

We launch our corporate insurance desk, serving Goa's SMEs and hospitality businesses with group health and life plans.

2024

1,000+ Clients & Counting

A decade of trust. We cross 1,000 active clients across Goa, managing 5,000+ policies and maintaining a 4.9-star satisfaction rating.

The People Behind the Desk

Meet the Founder

The face behind Goa's most trusted insurance advisory firm.

Siddharth Borkar — Founder & Principal Advisor, The Insurance Desk

Siddharth Borkar

Founder & Principal Advisor

15+ years in insurance

Rooted in Goa

We Know Goa.
We Understand Your Needs.

Being local means we understand the risks unique to Goa — coastal flooding, monsoon damage, the seasonal nature of tourism-linked businesses, and the close-knit family structures that make the right life cover so critical.

  • Serving clients across all talukas of Goa
  • Fluent in Konkani, Marathi, Hindi & English
  • Home visits available for senior clients
  • Local claim support — we visit hospitals with you
  • Deep relationships with Goa-based TPA networks
Based in Ponda, Goa — 403401
The Insurance Desk office in Ponda, Goa
IRDAI Licensed
Certified insurance advisors under IRDAI regulations
20+ Insurers
Empanelled with all major Indian insurance companies
1,000+ Clients
Trusted by families and businesses across Goa
4.9 / 5 Rating
Consistently rated by our clients for service quality

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