Joint ventures

Universal Sompo General Insurance names Amit Bhandari as next managing director, CEO

November 2 2026

Bhandari has also been appointed as an additional director (executive), effective 1 February 2027.

Sagar Balkavde to PNB MetLife as Associate Director – Statutory Valuation & Reinsurance Administration.

Sagar Balkavde joins PNB MetLife in valuation and reinsurance role

October 12 2026

He was appointed associate director for statutory valuation and reinsurance administration.

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Generali puts China and India at the centre of its next APAC growth push

October 7 2026

APAC chief Rob Leonardi looks to turn a 27.8% jump in premiums into a bigger earnings base.

Jio Financial, Allianz inject ₹6.4bn into India general insurance JV

Allianz, Jio Financial inject US$66.5m into India general insurance JV

October 1 2026

Jio Financial's capital injection is more than twice its investment in the reinsurance venture with Allianz.

AMMB, MetLife review strategic options for insurance JV, potential sale on cards – report

Malaysia's AMMB, MetLife explore strategic options for insurance JV — report

September 29 2026

The review comes over a year after the partners abandoned a planned sale to Great Eastern.

ICICI Prudential Life changes name to ICICI Life Insurance following ministry approval

September 23 2026

The name change, which took effect on 22 September, follows efforts by UK-based joint venture partner Prudential to transition from promoter to investor status in the insurer.

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Generali Central Life taps former Edelweiss Life executive Saddam Hossain as chief risk officer

September 22 2026

He brings more than 18 years of experience in the life insurance sector spanning risk management, actuarial science, financial risk and capital management.

Indian Bank advances life insurance plans, eyes board approval

September 14 2026

The state-owned lender is considering a subsidiary or joint-venture structure, with partner selection likely in the next 12 months.

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Generali Central Life eyes 30-35% growth in new business as JV gains traction

August 24 2026

The insurer expects its expanded bancassurance partnership with Central Bank of India to become a major growth driver, with annual business from the channel projected to reach ₹5bn (US$52.25m) within three...