Generali has appointed Mr Krishnamoorthy Rao as Managing Director and CEO of its P&C business in India, effective 1 April 2026 and subject to regulatory approval.
“With his proven leadership, we will accelerate innovation and growth to shape the future of P&C insurance in this vital market and at a pivotal time for our business,” said Generali Regional Officer Asia Rob Leonardi.
Mr Rao brings over 35 years of experience in insurance and risk management. Prior to his new role, he served as Managing Director and CEO of Future Generali India Insurance from 2009 to 2018. Most recently, he served as CEO of Generali’s former Malaysian JV, MPI Generali, from 2018 to 2022.
He is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India with a bachelor’s in technology in Production Engineering from the University of Calicut. Mr Rao began his career as a scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation before advancing through roles in underwriting, risk management and leadership at firms like Bajaj Allianz and Tata AIG Risk Management Services.