Board approves temporary relocation of office premises and appointment of Chief Risk Officer

Board accords in-principal approval for temporary relocation of existing office premises to facilitate internal & external repairs and maintenance; further details to be intimated in due course.

Fri 9 Oct 2026

CRO Appointment

Mrs. Prerana Puthran, Deputy General Manager, appointed Chief Risk Officer (Key Managerial Person)

Effective Date

9th October 2026

Predecessor

in place of Ms. Jayashri Balkrishna, Executive Director

Office relocation

At its meeting held on 9th October 2026, the Board of Directors accorded its in-principal approval for temporary relocation of the Corporation's existing office premises. The stated purpose is to facilitate internal and external repairs and maintenance of the office premises. Further details will be intimated in due course.

Change of Chief Risk Officer

• The Board considered and approved the appointment of Mrs. Prerana Puthran, Deputy General Manager, as Chief Risk Officer (Key Managerial Person).
• She comes in place of Ms. Jayashri Balkrishna, Executive Director.
• The appointment takes effect from 9th October 2026.

Who is the incoming Chief Risk Officer

The attached profile states that Mrs. Prerana Puthran:

• Joined GIC Re in 1992 and has been associated across various profiles during her tenure.
• Is a commerce graduate and a Fellow of Insurance Institute of India (FIII).
• Has handled departments including Underwriting, Enterprise Risk Management, Claims Vertical, Corporate Communications, Investor Relations and Credit Rating.
• Presently holds the post of Deputy General Manager, heading the Enterprise Risk Management Department, CSR and Investment Mid Back.
• Has been actively involved in risk governance initiatives, risk assessment exercises, monitoring mechanisms and reporting requirements of the Corporation.

Meeting timing

The Board meeting commenced at 3:00 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 4:30 p.m. (IST).

How to read this

Both items are internal and administrative in nature. The relocation is described as temporary and is linked to repairs and maintenance of the office premises, with further details to follow. The other item fills a key managerial position from within the Corporation, effective the same day. A change of Chief Risk Officer is a governance-related development, and the profile sets out the incoming officer's experience in risk management within the Corporation.

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