Parthanil Ghosh appointed as MD & CEO of HDFC ERGO General Insurance.

Exam-focused facts from the 13 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Parthanil Ghosh will succeed Anuj Tyagi as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC ERGO General Insurance.
His appointment is effective from 16 April 2026, subject to clearances from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
Ghosh joined HDFC ERGO in 2016 after its integration of L&T General Insurance and has served as Executive Director since May 2025.
He has over 30 years of experience in financial services, including more than 16 years in general insurance.
During his tenure, he has overseen retail insurance, commercial lines, crop insurance, underwriting, reinsurance strategy, claims management and technology initiatives.