Mumbai: SBI General Insurance, one of India’s leading general insurance providers, has announced the appointment of Shri Mohd. Arif Khan as its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO). The strategic move comes as part of the company’s efforts to bolster its leadership team and accelerate growth in a rapidly evolving insurance landscape.
Arif Khan, a seasoned banking professional with over 25 years of experience at the State Bank of India (SBI), brings a deep reservoir of domain expertise spanning retail banking, strategic operations, training, and technology-led transformation. He began his career with SBI in 2000 as a Probationary Officer and has since held multiple leadership roles, most recently serving as General Manager, Network-I, at SBI’s Local Head Office in Thiruvananthapuram. In that capacity, he oversaw large-scale business operations and key strategic initiatives across the region.
Welcoming the appointment, Naveen Chandra Jha, MD & CEO of SBI General Insurance, stated, “We are delighted to have Shri Mohd. Arif Khan join the leadership team. His vast and versatile experience in banking, strategic insight, and operational leadership will be crucial in our continued pursuit of innovation and customer-centricity. I look forward to working alongside him as we scale new heights and strengthen our presence in the general insurance sector.”
Commenting on his new role, Mohd. Arif Khan said, “It’s an honour to join the SBI General Insurance family at such an exciting time. India’s general insurance industry is poised for transformative growth, and SBI General is well-positioned to lead that change. I look forward to focusing on enhancing customer experience, driving innovation, and expanding our footprint in underserved markets.”
Khan holds a postgraduate degree in Mathematics and is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) from ISACA, USA. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Wealth Management from IIBF and has completed a certificate course in Risk Management from the Risk Management Association of India.
