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SBI General Insurance names Naveen Chandra Jha as MD and CEO

Jha nominated by State Bank of India, SBI General's parent company.
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June 27, 2024

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SBI General Insurance has named Naveen Chandra Jha as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Jha was nominated by SBI General’s parent company, the State Bank of India (SBI), and succeeds Kishore Kumar Poludasu.

In his new role, he is responsible for overseeing the company’s overall business strategy, operations, budgeting, and strategic growth, the insurer said.

Jha has been associated with SBI since 1994, holding several key positions during his tenure. Before his current appointment at SBI General Insurance, Jha served as Deputy Managing Director at SBI.

Jha’s experience spans various functional and operational roles in branch management, credit and risk management with a focus on SME credit, human resources, administration, and retail banking.

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