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  • Mohd Arif Khan Takes Charge as Deputy CEO at SBI General Insurance

    Mohd Arif Khan

    Mumbai: SBI General Insurance, one of India’s leading general insurers, today announced the appointment of Mohd Arif Khan as its new Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO).

    With over 25 years of service at the State Bank of India (SBI), Khan brings a rich legacy of leadership, operational excellence, and digital transformation across banking and financial services.

    Mohd Arif Khan began his career with SBI in 2000 as a Probationary Officer, rising through the ranks to hold influential positions in Retail Banking, Strategic Training, and Core Banking Solutions (CBS) implementation.

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    In his most recent role, he served as General Manager, Network-I, at SBI’s Local Head Office in Thiruvananthapuram, where he spearheaded key business and operational initiatives.

    Welcoming the appointment, Naveen Chandra Jha, MD & CEO of SBI General Insurance, said,”We are excited to have Mohd Arif Khan join our leadership team. His broad-based expertise and strategic insight will be invaluable as we pursue innovation, expand market presence, and deliver increased value to our customers and stakeholders.”

    Commenting on his new role, Mohd Arif Khan stated, “I’m honoured to join SBI General Insurance at a time when India’s general insurance sector is on the cusp of transformation. My focus will be on enhancing customer experiences, driving profitable growth, launching need-based products, and reaching underserved regions across the country.”

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    About Mohd Arif Khan

    Khan is a postgraduate in Mathematics and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (ISACA, USA). He also holds a PGDFA in Advanced Wealth Management from IIBF and a Risk Management certification from the Risk Management Association of India.

    His appointment highlights SBI General’s commitment to building a future-ready leadership team that is capable of navigating evolving market dynamics while staying customer-first.

    With Khan onboard, SBI General Insurance aims to strengthen its position as a trusted, innovation-led insurer in India’s rapidly growing general insurance ecosystem.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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