Puneet Panchal, RIMS- CRMP, AIII

Senior Vice President & Head of Insurance at Cube Highways
  • Department: Insurance
  • Experience: 22 Years (19 in Corporate Insurance & Risk Management)
Biography
Puneet Panchal is a distinguished risk and insurance professional with over 22 years of industry experience, including 19 years dedicated to corporate insurance and risk management. He currently leads the insurance function at Cube Highways, managing risk and insurance strategy for one of India’s largest road infrastructure portfolios with an asset base of over INR 55,000 crore. His expertise spans insurance program design and management, complex claims handling, M&A and business risk evaluation and mitigation.

Puneet has held regional leadership roles with global organizations like Andritz Hydro for 9 years, overseeing insurance operations across the Asia-Pacific region and on the insurer’s side with ICICI Lombard for 6 years in corporate sales, bringing a 360-degree view and a holistic perspective to risk management—having worked on both the sides.

Puneet is a RIMS-CRMP certified risk professional, holds Diploma in Business Administration, an Associate of the Insurance Institute of India, and an ESG certification from IIM Bangalore. Known for his thought leadership, Puneet frequently speaks at various national and international industry panels and has served as a jury member at prestigious risk awards. Puneet is regional head for Delhi Chapter at PARIMA (Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to develop risk management as a profession and provide a platform for Risk & Insurance managers in APAC region to collaborate and cross-learn.
With extensive experience across insurer and corporate roles, Puneet brings a unique 360-degree view to the risk and insurance profession. His ability to navigate complex claims, lead international insurance programs, and drive thought leadership through active participation in global forums sets him apart. His blend of strategic vision, technical insurance knowledge, and industry influence makes him a key contributor to the future of enterprise risk management in India and the Asia-Pacific region.

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