# Bajaj General Insurance Names Deepak Reddy as CEO-Designate

> Bajaj General Insurance appoints Deepak Reddy, former Manappuram CEO, as CEO-designate effective April 2027.
- Title: Bajaj General Insurance Names Deepak Reddy as CEO-Designate
- Summary: Bajaj General Insurance appoints Deepak Reddy, former Manappuram CEO, as CEO-designate effective April 2027. Bajaj General Insurance named Deepak Reddy as…
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- Author: Anshika Kayastha
- Published: 2026-10-23T17:25:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bajaj general insurance, deepak reddy, manappuram finance, ceo-designate, bajaj finserv, irdai, news, india
## Bajaj General Insurance Appoints CEO-Designate
Bajaj General Insurance approved Deepak Reddy as CEO-designate effective 1 January 2027.
## Deepak Reddy's Tenure Timeline
Reddy will take charge as managing director and CEO from 1 April 2027, subject to regulatory approval.
## Current CEO Transition
Incumbent CEO Dr. Tapan Singhel steps down on 31 march 2027 per Irdai's 15-year tenure rule.
## Deepak Reddy's Background
Reddy has 3 decades of financial services experience including roles at Bajaj Finserv, American Express, and Standard Chartered Bank.
## Recent Role at Manappuram
Reddy was Manappuram Finance CEO from 1 august 2026 but stepped down in july 2026 citing professional and personal reasons.
## Bajaj Group Context
Bajaj General Insurance is a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv with presence in 1,500 towns and cities across India.
## Key takeaway

Bajaj General Insurance named Deepak Reddy as CEO-designate effective 1 April 2027, following regulatory approval.