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Reliance General Insurance wishes to be every car owner’s ‘Friend in need’
Mumbai: Reliance General Insurance Company (RGICL) has launched its new digital campaign #CarKaYaar to reinforce its brand positioning as the ‘Friend in Need’ for car insurance customers.
Created by ^ a t o m network, the campaign includes an animated series of six films that drives the message – ‘RGICL will always take care of you and your car, no matter what happens’. Using RGICL’s affable brand face BroBot in extraordinary situations, the campaign uses a humorous and quirky storytelling approach to communicate its message.
Explaining the thought behind the campaign, Reliance General Insurance chief distribution officer Anand Singhi said, “Classically the insurance sector has been filled with serious narratives depicting care, security, and various other emotional spiels. With the #CarKaYaar campaign, we have tried to break free the monotony and communicate our message in a fresh way with a bit of humor and quirkiness.”
Talking about the evolution of the insurance industry in the past few years, Singhi said, there has been a significant change in customers’ insurance requirements. “Add-ons are critical components in car insurance policies that offer additional protection. However, there is a lack of awareness. With this campaign, we have tried to raise awareness about car insurance add-ons and how they can offer financial protection against various types of car damages,” he added.
^ a t o m CCO Yash Kulshretsha and NCD Ananda Sen said, “The motor insurance journey is filled with doubts and skepticism of customers. The fear of not having something covered in an accident is more significant than the accident itself. We set out to highlight that with a series of films under ‘No matter what happens to your car, you can always rely on your #CarKaYaar.”
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KPMG names Gary Wingrove as global chairman and CEO from October
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MUMBAI: KPMG has chosen continuity with a forward tilt. The firm has announced that Gary Wingrove will take over as global chairman and CEO of KPMG International, beginning a four year term from 1 October 2026. Currently serving as global chief operating officer, Wingrove steps into the top role after being nominated by the global board and elected by the global council.
A KPMG veteran with over 25 years at the firm, Wingrove has been closely involved in shaping its recent trajectory. As global COO, he has helped drive the firm’s Collective Strategy, focusing on operational integration, global investments and the steady expansion of the KPMG Delivery Network. He has also been at the forefront of KPMG’s digital push, including the rollout of AI enabled solutions across its global operations.
Before his global role, Wingrove served as CEO of KPMG Australia for nearly a decade, where he led a period of strong growth, almost doubling revenue, profitability and headcount while steering a cultural reset.
He succeeds Bill Thomas, who has led KPMG since 2017 and will work alongside Wingrove over the next six months to ensure a smooth transition.
Thomas leaves behind a firm that looks markedly different from when he took charge. Under his leadership, KPMG’s global revenues have risen by 55 per cent, and its workforce has expanded to more than 276,000 people. He also unified the network of member firms under the Collective Strategy, aligning priorities and strengthening governance.
His tenure saw heavy investment in technology and partnerships, with alliances spanning Microsoft, Google Cloud, SAP, Oracle and ServiceNow. These collaborations, along with platforms like KPMG Clara, have helped the firm scale its AI-led offerings and sharpen its competitive edge.
Beyond growth, Thomas also pushed improvements in audit quality and sustainability. Initiatives such as a multiyear global sustainability strategy and the Our Impact Plan have aimed to embed long term thinking into the firm’s operations and client services.
For Wingrove, the brief is clear but evolving. He has signalled a focus on agility, deep expertise and technology driven solutions as clients navigate an increasingly complex business landscape. He also emphasised KPMG’s identity as a people first organisation, supported by technology and unified through its global network.
The timing of the leadership change comes as KPMG continues to grow, reporting a 5.1 per cent rise in global revenue in FY25, with gains across tax and legal, audit and advisory services. Growth was recorded across all regions, despite a challenging macro environment.
As Wingrove prepares to take charge, the firm appears set on a familiar path with a sharper digital edge. Same playbook, perhaps, but with a renewed focus on speed, scale and smarter solutions.
