ICICI Lombard General Insurance has appointed Priya Deshmukh as head of health products, operations & services, the company said on Wednesday. In her new role, Deshmukh will oversee the company?s health products, underwriting and claims. Before joining ICICI Lombard, she served as the chief operating officer at Manipal Cigna Health Insurance. With a career spanning about 27 years, Deshmukh brings in experience and leadership in business and strategic roles within the health insurance and healthcare sectors, the statement said.

Her background includes senior leadership roles at organizations such as Max Bupa, Cognizant and United Health Group, where she contributed to business and strategic development, it said.