The Direct Recruit Officers’ Batch of 2011 of National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) came together in Kolkata on 22 August 2026 to celebrate 15 years of professional journey, friendship and shared memories. The reunion was held at Fortune Park by ITC and brought together batchmates from different parts of the country who have served across diverse roles and locations during their careers.
The occasion also provided an opportunity to reflect on the changes witnessed in the insurance industry over the past decade and a half, including developments in technology, regulation, products, customer expectations and business practices.
Senior officials attending the celebrations included Mr. Amit Satish, General Manager (Personnel), NICL, and Mrs. Chella Ashok Kumar, General Manager (Technical), NICL. The batch also welcomed Shri Gautam Nag, who had been associated with their training at the National Insurance Academy, Pune, in 2011.
The formal programme featured audio and video messages from senior leaders and mentors associated with the officers during the formative stages of their careers. The batch expressed its gratitude to former NICL CMD Mr. N. S. R. Chandra Prasad, former General Manager (Personnel) Mr. K. P. Brahma and former Chief Manager (Personnel) Mr. D. Bhargava. The contribution of NIA Pune faculty coordinators Mr. R. P. Samal and Dr. Abhijit K. Chattoraj was also fondly acknowledged.
An audio-visual presentation featuring photographs from the officers’ training days, interactive activities, music and a gala dinner added to the celebrations. The reunion highlighted the enduring professional and personal bonds among members of the 2011 batch and provided a meaningful platform to reconnect, exchange experiences and celebrate their 15-year milestone. The event was well coordinated by Ms Snehal, NICL, HO.
