SBI General Insurance Appoints Mohd. Arif Khan as Deputy CEO

SBI General Insurance, one of India’s leading general insurance companies, has appointed Mohd. Arif Khan as its Deputy Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned professional with over 25 years of service in the State Bank of India (SBI), Khan brings deep banking and leadership experience that is expected to strengthen the company’s strategic and operational capabilities in a rapidly evolving insurance landscape.

Why in News?

On June 11, 2025, SBI General Insurance officially announced Mohd. Arif Khan’s appointment as Deputy CEO. His vast experience in banking and digital transformation initiatives positions him to accelerate innovation, customer engagement, and market expansion. The appointment reflects SBI General’s commitment to leadership development and customer-focused insurance solutions.

Who is Mohd. Arif Khan?

• Joined SBI in 2000 as a Probationary Officer.

Held leadership roles in,

• Retail Banking
• Strategic Training Unit (STU)
• Core Banking Solution (CBS) Implementation and Training
• Most recently served as General Manager, Network-I, at SBI’s Local Head Office in Thiruvananthapuram.

Role & Responsibilities at SBI General Insurance

• Will work closely with the MD & CEO Naveen Chandra Jha.

Will focus on,

• Customer-centric product innovation
• Operational efficiency
• Digital transformation
• Profitable growth
• Expanding footprint in underserved markets

Academic and Professional Credentials

• Postgraduate in Mathematics.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (ISACA, USA).

Holds

• PGDFA in Advanced Wealth Management (IIBF)
• Risk Management Certification (RMAI)

Significance of the Appointment

• Strategic move to drive innovation and scale in India’s expanding general insurance market.
• Reinforces SBI General’s focus on delivering value-driven insurance products.
• Comes at a time when the insurance sector is poised for rapid transformation, driven by technology, changing customer needs, and deeper market penetration goals.