Echo Re has named Ankur Sharma as principal officer of its India insurance office at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), the Zurich-based reinsurer announced on LinkedIn on Thursday.
Sharma joins Echo Re from Swiss Re, where he served as vice president and worked across the reinsurer’s Mumbai and Bangalore offices for close to 10 years. He worked earlier at Credit Suisse, now part of UBS, and at Accenture.
The Indian financial regulator granted Echo Re a licence to set up a branch office at GIFT City in March 2026. “The decision to operate in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City IFSC marks a significant step for Echo Re, chief executive officer Fabian Pütz said at the time. “It shows our great commitment to the Indian insurance market and provides a gateway to the wider Indian subcontinent and beyond.”
Since then, the reinsurer has also announced the appointment of Rajil Khare as senior underwriter, Indian subcontinent, as part of its push into the region.
