Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited announced appointments and leadership updates to strengthen its executive leadership and operational capabilities. Amitabh Jain, chief operating officer has now been elevated as whole-time director and designated as a key managerial personnel. Jain, who was a founding member of ICICI Lombard is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in financial services.
He is currently serving as the chief operating officer at Star Health, a position he assumed in 2023. Himanshu Walia, chief marketing officer has also now been elevated as whole-time director and designated as a key managerial personnel. He has over 22 years of experience in the insurance sector.
He has been a part of Star Health Insurance since 2007, serving as the chief marketing officer, and has played a pivotal role in building the company?s brand and market presence. Prior to joining Star Health, he held leadership roles at ICICI Lombard and Tata AIG. The effective date of appointment for both would be the date of approval by IRDAI.
Mr. Himanshu Walia has over 22 years of rich experience in the insurance industry, with significant contributions in operations, distribution, and group business. He has been associated with Star Health since 2007 and has played pivotal roles in strengthening the organization's market presence across India. In his current role as Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Himanshu leads Star Health's integrated sales and distribution structure.
He is responsible for driving business growth across verticals and geographies, while ensuring profitability, compliance with regulatory standards and delivering superior customer service. His leadership focuses on strategic scaling of networks to enhance market share. Prior to joining Star Health, he held roles at ICICI Lombard and Tata AIG.
He holds an MBA in Marketing and is recognized for his strategic vision, market-building. Mr. Amitabh Jain With over 25 years of experience in financial services and 20+ years in general insurance, Mr. Amitabh Jain brings a wealth of knowledge in operations, sales, underwriting, and product development. He was a founding member of ICICI Lombard in 2001.
Amitabh joined Star Health in 2023. As Chief Operating Officer of Star Health, he oversees entire claims operations, underwriting, business operations and also product design and strategy. With a strong emphasis on enhancing customer service, technology integration and process excellence, he has been instrumental in launching industry- first innovations and multiple digital platforms at Star Health.
He holds an engineering degree, an MBA, and is also a CFA Charter holder.
