ICICI Bank: Sidharatha Mishra Appointed MD & CEO of ICICI Life Insurance
Mr. Anup Bagchi resigned as MD & CEO of ICICI Life Insurance, effective October 13, 2026. Mr. Sidharatha Mishra appointed as COO from October 6, 2026, and as MD & CEO from October 14, 2026, for five years, subject to IRDAI approval. Mr. Mishra will cease to be Senior Management Personnel at ICICI Bank from October 5, 2026.
The appointment of a new MD & CEO for ICICI Life Insurance, a significant subsidiary, constitutes a material change in leadership. This could have a medium-term impact on the subsidiary's strategic direction and performance, which in turn affects the overall group's performance.
The announcement pertains to management changes within a subsidiary, including a resignation and an appointment. While these are significant corporate actions, they are routine in nature and do not inherently indicate a positive or negative financial outlook for the parent company, ICICI Bank.
ICICI Bank Limited announced changes in the leadership of its subsidiary, ICICI Life Insurance Limited. The Board of Directors of ICICI Life Insurance, in a meeting held on October 2, 2026, accepted the resignation of Mr. Anup Bagchi as the Managing Director & CEO. His resignation is effective from the close of business hours on October 13, 2026.
Concurrently, the Board approved the appointment of Mr. Sidharatha Mishra as the new Managing Director & CEO of ICICI Life Insurance. This appointment is effective from October 14, 2026, or upon receiving approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), whichever is later. His tenure will be for a period of five consecutive years, subject to necessary approvals.
As part of the transition, Mr. Sidharatha Mishra has also been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ICICI Life Insurance, effective October 6, 2026. Mr. Mishra will be transferred from ICICI Bank to ICICI Life Insurance and will be relieved of his duties at ICICI Bank, ceasing to be a Senior Management Personnel of the Bank, effective from the close of business hours on October 5, 2026.
Mr. Anup Bagchi has served the ICICI Group for over three decades in various capacities and has been instrumental in steering ICICI Life Insurance. Mr. Sidharatha Mishra brings over 26 years of experience in the banking sector, currently heading digital channels & partnerships, voice channel, customer service, NRI & IFIG groups at ICICI Bank.
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