Canara HSBC Life Insurance has appointed Dinesh Tak as Chief Agency Officer, the company announced in a 24 November press release.
Tak joins after a 19-year stint with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, most recently serving as its Executive Vice President. He brings over 23 years of industry experience, having also worked for Axis Max Life Insurance earlier in his career.
In his new role, Tak will be reporting to Anuj Mathur, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. He will be in charge of leading the firm’s strategic development and scale-up of the agency network while focusing on building a high-performing distribution team to support customer engagement.
Welcoming the appointment, Mathur said: “We view Agency channel as one of the critical elements in establishing long term customer trust for Canara HSBC Life… We are excited to have him on board as we build a future-ready agency model that caters to the diverse needs of the modern, financially aware consumer of today and unlocks the next phase of growth for the company.”
Commenting on his new role, Tak said he’s excited to join the company “at a time when the industry is undergoing deep transformation and renewed regulatory momentum. The agency business presents an opportunity to further expand the access of protection, savings, and retirement products in every corner of India.”
