What is MDRT?
The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) is a globally recognized association that represents the pinnacle of sales excellence in the life insurance and financial services industry.
India’s Global Leadership in MDRT
- In 2012, 6,114 agents from India qualified for MDRT.
- In 2016, 4,800 agents qualified — the highest in the world.
International Recognition through MDRT
To qualify for MDRT, an insurance agent must meet the prescribed First Year Commission or First Year Premium benchmarks (excluding bonus commissions) within a calendar year:
| Membership Level | First Year Commission (₹) | First Year Premium (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| MDRT (Basic) | 8,74,000 | 34,96,000 |
| Court of the Table (COT) | 26,22,000 | 1,04,88,000 |
| Top of the Table (TOT) | 52,44,000 | 2,09,76,000 |
MDRT Membership Criteria
Here are the Top 10 TOT qualifiers from India based on First Year Commission (excluding bonus commission):
| Rank | Name | Branch | First Year Commission (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shri V. Venkateswara Rao | Vishakhapatnam | 2,05,09,585 |
| 2 | Smt. Sangita Maheshwari | Indore | 1,77,58,368 |
| 3 | Shri Bharat V. Parekh | Nagpur | 1,09,52,152 |
| 4 | Shri Ravindar Jethani | Mumbai | 1,01,24,090 |
| 5 | Dr. Balwant Singh Chirana | Delhi | 88,11,908 |
| 6 | Shri Auti Dattatray Jayram | Mumbai | 86,46,357 |
| 7 | Shri Pulkit Khandelwal | Delhi | 70,71,261 |
| 8 | Shri Bhiman Das | Kolkata | 67,92,431 |
| 9 | Shri Deepak Dhabalia | Mumbai | 66,31,879 |
| 10 | Smt. Heena Hitesh Shah | Mumbai | 66,01,442 |