New Delhi: Aviva India, one of India’s leading private life insurance companies, has announced the appointment of Rajesh Shankar Dhane as its Chief Legal and Compliance Officer.
Rajesh brings over two decades of experience across the insurance and financial services sector, with deep expertise in legal strategy, regulatory affairs, compliance, litigation management, and corporate governance. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership roles at leading insurance organisations including SBI General Insurance, Tata AIG Life Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, HDFC ERGO General Insurance, and most recently ACKO General Insurance.
In his new role, Rajesh will head Aviva India’s legal and compliance function, strengthen governance frameworks, manage legal and regulatory risks, and support the company’s strategic growth priorities, while fostering a strong culture of ethics and compliance across the organisation.
Commenting on the appointment, Asit Rath, MD & CEO, Aviva India, said, “Rajesh’s extensive experience across life and general insurance, coupled with his strong regulatory understanding and business-oriented legal approach, makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team. We are confident that his leadership will further strengthen Aviva India’s governance and compliance capabilities as we continue to build a future-ready organisation.”
Sharing his thoughts, Rajesh Shankar Dhane, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Aviva India, said, “I am delighted to join Aviva India at a time when the organisation is focused on building a strong, responsible, and future-ready business. Aviva has a long-standing reputation for integrity and customer trust, and I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to further strengthen our legal and compliance framework, support sustainable growth, and uphold the highest standards of governance and ethics.”
Rajesh is widely regarded for building high-performing legal teams and for working closely with business and regulatory stakeholders to deliver pragmatic and robust legal solutions. He holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Mumbai.
The appointment underscores Aviva India’s commitment to strong governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical conduct, as the company continues to strengthen its leadership team in line with its long-term growth ambitions.
