Mumbai: SBI General Insurance has announced the appointment of Shrish Ramchandra Mahuli as Chief Business Officer, reinforcing its focus on strengthening leadership and driving profitable growth.
In his new role, Mahuli will be responsible for leading the company’s overall business strategy, expanding distribution channels, and enhancing customer-centric initiatives, while strengthening the insurer’s presence across key markets.
Mahuli brings over 24 years of experience across the insurance and automotive sectors. He has previously worked with leading organisations such as Reliance General Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, and Tata Motors, where he played a key role in scaling businesses, strengthening distribution, and delivering sustainable growth.
Commenting on the appointment, Naveen Chandra Jha, MD & CEO of SBI General Insurance, said, “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Mahuli to SBI General Insurance at a time when the industry is witnessing strong momentum driven by rising awareness and evolving customer needs. His deep domain expertise and proven leadership in scaling businesses, will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our distribution footprint, enhance customer engagement, and drive profitable growth. We look forward to leveraging his insights to sharpen our competitive edge and drive our next phase of growth.”
On his appointment, Mahuli said, “I am pleased to join SBI General Insurance at a time when the industry is evolving rapidly. The company’s strong foundation, customer-centric approach, and growth ambitions present a great opportunity to contribute meaningfully. I look forward to working with the team to further strengthen the business and drive sustainable growth.”
Mahuli’s appointment underscores SBI General Insurance’s commitment to expanding its leadership capabilities, strengthening market reach, and delivering innovative, accessible, and customer-focused insurance solutions in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Founded in 2009 and backed by State Bank of India, SBI General Insurance has rapidly expanded its footprint, growing from 17 branches in 2011 to a nationwide presence of 146 branches. The company operates with a workforce of over 9,000 employees and leverages a multi-distribution model spanning bancassurance, agency, OEM, broking, direct retail, and digital channels.
With access to over 22,000 SBI branches and an extensive network of agents, financial alliances, OEMs, and digital partners, the insurer serves retail, corporate, SME, and rural segments across India, offering a wide range of products through both digital and physical channels.
