Dr. Tapan Singhel has been with Bajaj General Insurance Limited (formerly known as Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company Limited) since its inception in 2001 and was an integral part of the team starting up the insurance business in the retail market. He took over as MD and CEO in 2012. Under his leadership in the last 13 years, the company has driven innovations, industry-first initiatives, and focused on customer centricity. The company’s sales, distribution, and customer engagement went digital under his guidance.

Prior to this, he was the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Bajaj General. He has also handled various roles in the company, such as Regional Manager, Zonal Head, and Head of all retail channels as CMO.

As the MD & CEO of Bajaj General, he has ensured growth, profitability, and cost leadership in the industry. At present, he is the Chairman GI-Council and also chairs the CII National Committee on Insurance and Pensions. His leadership has been recognized across the globe. He was awarded MD of the Year at the Making India Employable Conference & Awards 2024, CEO of the Year at IDC Future Enterprise Awards India 2024, and CEO of the Year at IDC Future Enterprise Awards India 2023. He won the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at the 25th Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2021. He was featured as ‘LinkedIn Top Voice in India’ in 2019 and 2018. These are just a few recognitions from a very long list of awards that he has won throughout his illustrious career.