New Delhi, India – January 2026 — Aviva India, one of India’s leading private life insurance companies, recently announced the appointment of Rajesh Shankar Dhane as its Chief Legal and Compliance Officer.
Rajesh brings with him over two decades of rich experience across the insurance and financial services sector, with deep expertise in legal strategy, regulatory affairs, compliance, litigation management, and corporate governance. He has held senior leadership roles at some of India’s leading insurance organisations including SBI General Insurance, Tata AIG Life Insurance, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, HDFC ERGO General Insurance, and most recently ACKO General Insurance.
In his new role, Rajesh will lead Aviva India’s legal and compliance function, strengthen governance frameworks, manage legal and regulatory risk, and support the company’s strategic growth priorities while fostering a strong culture of ethics and compliance.
Commenting on the appointment, MD & CEO, Asit Rath, said, “Rajesh’s extensive experience across life and general insurance, coupled with his strong regulatory understanding and business-oriented legal approach, makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team. We are confident that his leadership will further strengthen Aviva India’s governance and compliance capabilities as we continue to build a future-ready organisation.”
Sharing his thoughts, Rajesh Shankar Dhane, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Aviva India, said, “I am delighted to join Aviva India at a time when the organisation is focused on building a strong, responsible, and future-ready business. Aviva has a long-standing reputation for integrity and customer trust, and I look forward to partnering with the leadership team to further strengthen our legal and compliance framework, support sustainable growth, and uphold the highest standards of governance and ethics.”
Rajesh is widely respected for building high-performing legal teams and for partnering closely with business and regulatory stakeholders to deliver pragmatic and robust legal solutions. He holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Mumbai.
This appointment reinforces Aviva India’s commitment to the highest standards of legal integrity, regulatory compliance, and ethical conduct.
About Aviva Life Insurance India
Aviva Life Insurance Company India Limited is a joint venture between Dabur Invest Corp and Aviva International Holdings Limited, a UK-based insurance group with a rich history dating back to 1696. Aviva Life Insurance India is dedicated to enhancing the financial well-being of its customers through innovative insurance solutions and customer-centric initiatives.
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