Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has announced the elevation of five key officials to Senior Management Personnel (SMP) positions, effective April 08, 2026. These strategic appointments involve leadership changes across zonal and central offices to strengthen the Corporation’s administrative and operational capabilities. The newly appointed officials bring decades of experience in insurance marketing and administration to their respective roles, supporting the company’s commitment to leadership development and organizational excellence.
Strategic Leadership Appointments
As part of its ongoing organizational development, the Corporation has promoted five veteran officials to critical leadership roles. These transitions are designed to optimize regional management and bolster key operational departments, including training and new business strategy.
Details of the New Appointments
The following individuals have assumed new responsibilities within the organization:
- Mr. Ashok Kumar: Appointed as Additional Director, Zonal Training Centre, Gurugram.
- Mr. Ashutosh Kumar: Named Zonal Manager for the Eastern Zone, Kolkata.
- Mr. Ganesh Kinkar Jena: Elevated to Executive Director (New Business & Re-insurance/Health Insurance) at the Central Office, Mumbai.
- Mr. M. Ravikumar: Appointed as Additional Director, Zonal Training Centre, Hyderabad.
- Mr. Narvir Singh Raghava: Appointed as Additional Zonal Manager, Northern Zone, New Delhi.
Commitment to Operational Excellence
Each of the newly appointed executives brings over 30 years of experience within the organization. Their backgrounds span a diverse range of functions, including administration, insurance marketing, and industrial relations. By placing these experienced professionals in high-level leadership positions, the Corporation aims to drive further growth in its marketing and training divisions while ensuring robust management oversight of its nationwide operations.
Source: BSE