Mumbai: Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company (India) Limited today announced the appointment of Birendra Mohanty as its Chief Business Officer (CBO). In his new role, Mohanty will oversee Bancassurance (including Banca Digital), Financial Institutions Group (FIG), SME, Institutional & Government Business.
Welcoming him to the leadership team, Alok Agarwal, MD & CEO of Zurich Kotak General Insurance, said, “Birendra’s experience in scaling and leading innovation in sales is a suitable fit for our leadership team. His ability to strengthen distribution ecosystems will enable us to penetrate the market more deeply through digital and institutional channels. I’m confident that with his expertise, we will be able to unlock new opportunities in the Indian insurance market.”
An accomplished insurance professional, Mohanty brings over two decades of experience across Agency and Broking, SME, and Bancassurance. He has held various leadership roles at ICICI Lombard GIC, where he was widely recognized for expanding sales channels and driving customer-focused solutions.
At Zurich Kotak General Insurance, Mohanty will play a crucial role in enhancing sales and distribution frameworks, as the company looks to scale new heights and deliver best-in-class insurance solutions to customers across India.
















