
The Insurance Institute of India (III) has appointed Ms. Kiran Ghai as its new Secretary General, with effect from 1 October 2026.
Ms. Ghai becomes the first woman Secretary General of the Insurance Institute of India, marking an important milestone in the Institute’s leadership journey.
She brings with her more than three decades of experience across a wide range of functions, including Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Information Technology, Vigilance and Estate Management. Prior to assuming her new role, she also served as a Faculty Member at the LIC Management Development Centre, Mumbai.
A Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India (FIII), Ms. Ghai also holds a postgraduate qualification in Mathematics. Her professional experience spans both administrative and developmental functions, giving her exposure to areas central to institutional governance, people development and professional education.
Ms. Ghai’s appointment is expected to bring fresh momentum to the Institute’s initiatives in education, knowledge sharing and professional development while building on its established role within the insurance industry.

