The Bombay Chamber’s Insurance Summit India 2025 will bring together regulators, insurers, and innovators on August 8 in Mumbai to shape the future of India’s insurance sector. As the country works toward the IRDAI’s “Insurance for All by 2047” vision, this summit will spotlight opportunities in non-life insurance, policy reform, and digital transformation.
The Bombay Chamber’s Insurance Summit 2026, themed “Enhancing Insurance Penetration & Density in India,” is being organised under the aegis of the Chamber’s BFSI Committee. The summit will be held on 29th May 2026 at ITC Grand Hotel, Mumbai, from 9:30 AM onwards.
India’s USD 222 billion insurance industry stands at the threshold of a defining transformation. Driven by rapid digital innovation, increasing consumer awareness, and progressive regulatory reforms, the sector is evolving into a key pillar of economic resilience and inclusive growth. As the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) advances its vision of “Insurance for All by 2047,” the need for meaningful dialogue and collaborative action has never been more critical.
In this context, the Insurance Summit 2026 will serve as a dynamic platform to explore strategic priorities, innovations, and emerging challenges across life, non-life, health, and new risk categories. The summit will also highlight the role of insurance in deepening financial inclusion, strengthening institutional risk management, and aligning with India’s broader development agenda.
| Members | Rs. 1,700 + 18% GST |
| Non-Members | Rs. 2,000 + 18% GST |
| Bank Details for NEFT | |
|---|---|
| Account No. | 10996680930 |
| IFSC CODE | SBIN0000300 |
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
| Branch Address | Mumbai Main Branch |
Cheque /Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “BOMBAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY”
9.30 am
Registration
10.00 am – 10.10 am
Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
Praveen Vashishta, Member, BFSI Committee, Bombay Chamber & Former Co-founder, Howden Insurance
Brokers India & Chairman Howden Asia
10.10 am – 10.20 am
Theme Setting
Girija Subramanian, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, New India Assurance*
10.20 am – 10.30 am
Position Paper – PwC
10.30 am – 10.50 am
Keynote Address:- The Regulator’s Vision for Insurance 2030
Shri. Ajay Seth, Chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)*
10.50 am – 11.40 am
Panel 1: Penetration Conundrum: Achieving More Efficient and Effective Distribution
Moderator: Amit Roy, Partner- Insurance & Allied Business, PwC
Panellists:
Sanjay Kedia, CEO, Marsh McLennan India
Kamlesh Rao, MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited
Shri R Doraiswamy, MD & CEO, LIC*
Amit Ganorkar, MD & CEO, TATA AIG*
Mayank Bathwal, CEO, Aditya Birla Health Insurance*
Ramchandra Pandit, Interim CEO, Chief Distribution & Product Officer, Magma General Insurance Limited*
11.40 am – 12.30 pm
Panel 2: Reimagining the Insurance Industry with Data / AI / ML
Moderator: Vivek Belgavi, Partner, PwC
Panellists:
Gopal Balachandran, CFO & Appointed Actuary, ICICI Lombard*
Animesh Das, MD & CEO, Acko*
Abhijit Gulanikar, President – Ops, IT, SBI Life*
Srinivasan Parthasarathy, CFO & Chief of Staff, Tata AIA Life Insurance*
Prerak Sethi, India InsurTech Association*
12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
Lunch
1.30 pm – 2.10 pm
Panel 3:Product Innovation in Insurance
Moderator: Dr Sandeep Dadia, Co-chair, Insurance Committee, Bombay Chamber and CEO, Lockton
Bhupesh Sushil Rahul, MD and CEO, United India Insurance Company*
Rajive Kumaraswamy, CEO & MD, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance*
Rakesh Jain, ED & CEO, IndusInd General Insurance Company Limited*
Tapan Singhel, MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance*
2.10 pm – 3 pm
Panel 4: Changing Reinsurance Landscape
Moderator: Senior Representative from PwC
Panelists:
Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi, CMD, GIC Re*
Surbhi Goel, CEO, Munich Re*
Avijit Ghosh, CEO, Hannover Re*
Amitabha Ray, CEO, Swiss Reinsurance India Branch*
Shefali Sehwani, CEO & Country Manager, Lloyds India*
Gautam Boda, Vice Chairman, JB Boda Group*
3 pm – 3.10 pm
Vote of Thanks: (followed by Networking)
Ravi Reddy, Co-chair, Insurance Committee, Bombay Chamber & ED, Beacon Insurance Brokers
Confirmation Awaited*
Mr. Utkarsha Joshi
Email : utkarsha.joshi@bombaychamber.com
Tel : (D) + 91 22 6120 0271
Ms. Priya Singh
Email : priya.singh@bombaychamber.com
Tel : (D) + 91 22 6120 0238
Organizer name - Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Venue Name - ITC Grand Hotel, Mumbai
Event Fees Type
Event or Seminar - Conclave
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