ICICI Life Insurance names Sidharatha Mishra as MD and CEO
ICICI Life Insurance has picked Sidharatha Mishra as its next managing director and CEO, effective October 14, 2026, or the date of approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, whichever is later, for a period of five consecutive years, subject to requisite approvals.
He will be taking over from Anup Bagchi, who is stepping down after making a big impact at the company.
The board made the announcement official in October 2026.
Sidharatha Mishra becomes COO October 6, 2026
Mishra brings more than 26 years of banking experience and currently leads several teams at ICICI Bank.
He studied science and finance at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
Before becoming Additional Director and Managing Director & CEO, he will first step in as chief operating officer on October 6, 2026.
His five-year term as CEO is pending regulatory approval.