GIC Re Appoints Prerana Puthran as Chief Risk Officer, Approves Office Relocation
GIC Re's Board approved the temporary relocation of its office for repairs. Mrs. Prerana Puthran has been appointed as the new Chief Risk Officer, effective October 9, 2026, replacing Ms. Jayashri Balkrishna. Mrs. Puthran has been with GIC Re since 1992 and heads the Enterprise Risk Management Department.
The appointment of a Chief Risk Officer is a crucial role for a financial institution, impacting governance and strategic risk management. The office relocation is an operational update that may have short-term implications.
The announcement details a routine management change and an operational decision regarding office relocation. While the appointment of a new Chief Risk Officer is significant, there are no immediate financial implications or performance indicators mentioned that would sway the sentiment.
General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) announced a change in its Key Managerial Personnel and an operational update following its Board of Directors meeting held on 9th October 2026. The Board accorded in-principal approval for the temporary relocation of its existing office premises to facilitate internal and external repairs and maintenance. Further details regarding this relocation will be communicated in due course.
In a significant managerial change, the Board approved the appointment of Mrs. Prerana Puthran, currently the Deputy General Manager, as the Chief Risk Officer. She succeeds Ms. Jayashri Balkrishna, the Executive Director. This appointment is effective from 9th October 2026. Mrs. Prerana Puthran brings extensive experience to this role, having joined GIC Re in 1992 and held various positions across Underwriting, Enterprise Risk Management, Claims, Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, and Credit Rating. She is a commerce graduate and a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India (FIII). Currently heading the Enterprise Risk Management Department, CSR, and Investment Mid Back, she has been instrumental in the corporation's risk governance and assessment initiatives.
The Board meeting commenced at 3:00 p.m. IST and concluded at 4:30 p.m. IST.
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