Mumbai, March 26 (Udaipur Kiran): Allianz Jio Reinsurance Limited, the joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited and Allianz Group, has commenced operations in India. The company received final regulatory approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on March 12, 2026.
Based in Mumbai, the joint venture aims to combine Jio Financial’s local reach and digital network with Allianz’s global underwriting expertise to provide enhanced risk management capabilities to insurance companies.
Hitesh Sethia, Managing Director and CEO of Jio Financial Services, said the move marks the first step towards a broader insurance partnership with Allianz. Chris Townsend, Board Member at Allianz, stated that the joint venture will develop long-term reinsurance solutions for the Indian insurance market.
Sonia Rawal has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Jio Re. The company noted that expanding reinsurance capacity will play a crucial role in supporting sector growth, especially in line with the ‘Insurance for All’ 2047 vision.
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