The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Swaminathan S Iyer as whole-time member (life) of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai).
He is appointed for five years from the date of assumption of charge or until he attains the age of 62 years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Iyer currently serves as executive vice-president – head, legal, company secretary and regulatory affairs and ESG, Tata AIA Life Insurance.
He previously worked as senior vice-president – legal and compliance and company secretary at HDFC Standard Life Insurance. He has over 34 years’ experience in the life insurance industry.

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