CEOInsightsIndia Team
CXOs from the banking and insurance sectors play a decisive role in shaping the financial ecosystem at a time when digital disruption, regulatory shifts, and evolving customer expectations are redefining industry priorities. These senior leaders - ranging from CEOs and CFOs to CIOs, CROs, CMOs, and Chief Digital Officers - are responsible for steering institutions through a landscape marked by rapid technological transformation, heightened competition, and rising demands for transparency, security, and personalized services. Their strategic oversight determines how financial institutions innovate, mitigate risk, and deliver value in an increasingly interconnected market.
In banking, CXOs are driving major transitions toward digital-first models, embedded finance, data-led decision making, and resilient cybersecurity frameworks. They lead modernization of core systems, adoption of AI-driven customer solutions, and expansion into new financial technologies that enhance efficiency, inclusion, and operational stability.
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CXOs from the banking and insurance sectors play a decisive role in shaping the financial ecosystem at a time when digital disruption, regulatory shifts, and evolving customer expectations are redefining industry priorities. These senior leaders - ranging from CEOs and CFOs to CIOs, CROs, CMOs, and Chief Digital Officers - are responsible for steering institutions through a landscape marked by rapid technological transformation, heightened competition, and rising demands for transparency, security, and personalized services. Their strategic oversight determines how financial institutions innovate, mitigate risk, and deliver value in an increasingly interconnected market.
In banking, CXOs are driving major transitions toward digital-first models, embedded finance, data-led decision making, and resilient cybersecurity frameworks. They lead modernization of core systems, adoption of AI-driven customer solutions, and expansion into new financial technologies that enhance efficiency, inclusion, and operational stability. Their decisions influence everything from capital allocation and regulatory compliance to customer engagement strategies and ecosystem partnerships.
"CXOs in Banking and Insurance operate at the intersection of ambition and responsibility, where every decision carries financial and societal weight"
Similarly, CXOs in the insurance sector are reimagining traditional processes by integrating advanced analytics, insurtech collaborations, predictive underwriting, and automated claims management. Their leadership is critical in building more agile business models, improving risk assessment accuracy, and delivering hyper-personalized protection products tailored to shifting demographic and behavioral trends.
Together, CXOs from banking and insurance sectors form the backbone of financial innovation and governance. Their ability to align technology, talent, regulation, and customer experience positions their organizations to thrive in a future defined by digital intelligence, trust, financial resilience, and sustainable growth.
CEO Insights in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 CXOs from Banking & Insurance – 2025’ who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.
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Alok Agarwal,Managing Director & CEO | Zurich Kotak General Insurance | With over 22 years of experience in the general insurance industry, he is skilled in insurance, financial analysis, management, business development, and customer relationship management (CRM) |
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Amit Ganorkar,Managing Director & CEO | Tata AIG General Insurance Company | He has over 20 years of experience in the general insurance domain across sales and distribution, product, marketing, operations, and technology |
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Ankit Agrawal,Founder & CEO | InsuranceDekho | With experience in the insurance and financial services sector, he has been instrumental in driving technology-led innovation, simplifying insurance for customers |
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Anuj Mathur,Managing Director & CEO | Canara HSBC Life Insurance | He has expertise in business levers, risk management, strategic thinking, and compliance frameworks, along with skills for managing business in the environment of governance |
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Gagandeep Singh Marwah , COO | Health Assist TPA | He combines analytical rigor with a people-first approach to strengthen the accessibility of health services, and leveraging years of expertise, he continues to shape the health insurance industry |
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Puneet Gehani, Chief Business Officer | Gallagher | His career in the insurance sector spans underwriting and broking, and he has worked with underwriting firms, managing diverse responsibilities across sales and technical underwriting |
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Rakesh Jain, CEO | Reliance General Insurance | With over 25 years in the industry, he has transformed corporate finance, risk management, and underwriting processes, with expertise in risk management and corporate strategy |
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Sanket Rajani ,Founder & COO | Intact Insurance Brokers | He is redefining risk management and client engagement in India’s insurance landscape through innovation, transparency, and long-term value creation at the firm |
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Sharad Mathur,Managing Director & CEO | Universal Sompo General Insurance | He has 29 years of professional experience in corporate development strategies and is experienced in developing strategic frameworks, maximizing gross revenue, and improving PBT |
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Dr Tapan Singhel,Managing Director & CEO | Bajaj General Insurance | With over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, he has developed expertise in underwriting, financial analysis, business processes, and risk management |
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