Rau will also be on the Board of Reliance Life Insurance.
Anup Rau will be replacing Malay Ghosh, President and Executive Director, Reliance Life Insurance with immediate effect. Rau has 17 years of experience in the financial industry and will be a part of the Board of Reliance Life Insurance.
In his previous job, Anup headed the sales and distribution in HDFC Life.He was responsible for managing sales commercials, distribution operations and sales support. Some of the key strategic initiatives in his previous role with HDFC have been building of new channels, transformation of the agency channel, diversification of product mix and strengthening of Bancassurance business. Prior to HDFC, he was a Senior Vice President at ICICI Prudential Life looking after Bancassurance, Alliances and International Business.
Sam Ghosh, CEO, Reliance Capital said, “Malay Ghosh has played a pivotal role in building the company in challenging times. He also played a key role in forging our relationship with Nippon Life Insurance, the largest private life insurer in Japan, as a strategic partner in the company. He will continue to guide the company as a member on the Board.”
Sam also added, “Anup will look to strengthen our leadership position in the life insurance business.”