Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company announced the appointment of Sourabh Chatterjee as the Chief Technology and Digital Transformation Officer.
Sourabh succeeds Kirti Patil, who retired after serving as Chief Technology Officer for over two decades at Kotak Life.
Sourabh brings over 26 years of extensive experience across the Life, General, and Health Insurance segments in India, Southeast Asia, and the United States.
Sourabh joins Kotak Life from Oona Insurance, where he served as the Group Chief Technology Officer and led the organisation’s transformation journey towards building Southeast Asia’s most innovative and customer-focused digital insurer. He spearheaded the rollout of Oona’s multi-country, multi-tenant “Insurance as a Service” platform, establishing a scalable digital ecosystem across multiple markets.
Prior to Oona Insurance, Sourabh worked with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, ICICI Lombard and Infosys in leadership roles overseeing technology strategy, application modernisation, innovation programs, digital sales and large-scale transformation projects. His career reflects a deep understanding of technology-led insurance operations and customer-centric solutions.
Mahesh Balasubramanian, Managing Director, Kotak Life, said, “We are delighted to welcome Sourabh to Kotak Life. His proven ability to leverage technology for business growth and operational efficiency will be pivotal as we strengthen our capabilities. Our focus is on harnessing AI, automation and advanced analytics to deliver superior customer experiences, improve underwriting precision and optimise operations. His leadership will help us accelerate innovation and deliver superior value to our customers and stakeholders.”
Sourabh Chatterjee, Chief Technology and Digital Transformation Officer, Kotak Life, said, “Joining Kotak Life at this pivotal moment is an incredible opportunity. AI and automation are redefining how insurers operate, and my focus will be on building scalable platforms that unlock growth, improve risk management and deliver superior customer journeys. Our goal is to use technology not just as an enabler but as a driver of profitability and long-term value creation. Kotak Life is well-positioned to lead this transformation, and I look forward to contributing to that vision.”
