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Peuli Das named chief insurance officer of Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Ltd.
Mumbai: Future Generali India Life Insurance Co. Ltd., an insurance service provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peuli Das as the Chief Insurance Officer. Peuli comes with close to two decades of diverse work experience in Actuarial, Risk, Finance, and Investment domains. As the Chief Insurance Officer, she will be responsible for the company’s Insurance Function, which entails Product Development, Management, Pricing, and Reinsurance.
In her previous roles, she served as MD, Actuarial, Insurance Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence at Accenture and as the Chief and Appointed Actuary in IndiaFirst. Her prior experiences include working in India and abroad for leading brands such as, Reliance Life, Exide Life, HDFC Life, New York Life, and Deutsche Bank.
Future Generali India Life Insurance Co. Ltd., CEO & managing director Bruce de Broize emphasised the significance of the “Insurance for all by 2047” initiative and expressed enthusiasm. He stated, “As the Chief Insurance Officer, I believe Peuli with extensive expertise and visionary approach will drive product innovation, aligning with our goal of user-friendly and customer-oriented offerings that bring substantial value to people’s lives. We are delighted to have Peuli on board, and we anticipate her contributions in shaping our product offerings that provide tangible benefits to both our company and our customers.”
Das expressed her enthusiasm for her new role stating, “I am delighted to take on the responsibility of a “Business Actuary”, leading the team in devising and introducing a wider range of products that offer enhanced value to our customers. I am committed to advancing the performance of our product line, increasing our customer reach, enhancing the appeal of our offerings, and contributing to the company’s growth.”
In her role as the Chief Insurance Officer, Peuli will report to Broize, and will be based in the head office in Mumbai.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
