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Allianz Group Appoints Ritu Arora as Country Head for India.

Appointment | Dated: 19 Oct 2025

In October 2025, Allianz Group, one of the world’s leading global insurers and asset managers, announced the appointment of Ritu Arora as the Country Head for India, effective immediately. She will oversee Allianz’s operations, strategic partnerships, and business growth in India, aligning with the company’s long-term vision for the insurance and investment sectors.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Ritu Arora will be responsible for steering Allianz’s overall operations in India, focusing on strategic partnerships, business expansion, and aligning company initiatives with long-term objectives in the Indian insurance and investment markets.
  • - Before her current appointment, Ritu served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for Allianz Investment Management (AIM)-Asia Pacific, and also as an advisor to the Allianz SE Board, contributing significantly to the company’s Asia-Pacific operations.
  • - With over 20 years of experience in insurance and investment management, Ritu led teams across 12 markets and 21 operating entities, managing one of the region’s largest Asset Under Management (AUM) portfolios of nearly USD 50 billion during her tenure as CIO for Asia Pacific.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Ritu Arora has been actively associated with India’s insurance industry since its deregulation in 2003. She was a founding member of PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited and Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited, bringing decades of leadership and expertise to India’s financial ecosystem.
  • (ii) Ritu has been recognized for her leadership in finance, receiving the “Leading Women in Finance” award by Women in Leadership Forum India and the “Women Leader of Choice” award in 2013 by WILL, reflecting her influence and contributions in the financial sector.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which global insurer and asset manager recently appointed Ritu Arora as the Country Head for India?

Correct Answer: Allianz Group

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