GIC Re Appoints Prerana Puthran as Chief Risk Officer, Approves Office Relocation
GIC Re's Board approved temporary office relocation for repairs. Mrs. Prerana Puthran appointed Chief Risk Officer effective October 9, 2026, succeeding Ms. Jayashri Balkrishna. Mrs. Puthran has extensive experience in risk management and other key areas within the corporation.
The appointment of a Chief Risk Officer is a key managerial change that impacts corporate governance and risk management strategy. The temporary office relocation, while operational, is a secondary announcement.
The announcement details a routine office relocation for maintenance and a key managerial appointment. While the appointment is significant, the overall tone is factual and does not indicate a substantial positive or negative shift in the company's outlook.
General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) announced that its Board of Directors, in a meeting held on October 9, 2026, has granted in-principal approval for the temporary relocation of its existing office premises. This relocation is to facilitate internal and external repairs and maintenance. Further details regarding this will be provided in due course.
Additionally, the Board has approved the appointment of Mrs. Prerana Puthran, currently the Deputy General Manager, as the Chief Risk Officer (Key Managerial Person). She will assume this role effective October 9, 2026, replacing Ms. Jayashri Balkrishna, Executive Director. Mrs. Prerana Puthran joined GIC Re in 1992 and has a commerce degree and is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India. She has experience in various departments including Underwriting, Enterprise Risk Management, Claims, Corporate Communications, Investor Relations, and Credit Rating. Currently, she heads the Enterprise Risk Management Department, CSR, and Investment Mid Back, with significant involvement in risk governance, assessment, monitoring, and reporting initiatives.
The Board meeting commenced at 3:00 p.m. IST and concluded at 4:30 p.m. IST.
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