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Vivek Joshi Appointed as Chairman of IRDAI.

Appointments | Dated: 16 May 2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet officially approved the highly prestigious appointment of seasoned financial bureaucrat Vivek Joshi as the new Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He officially succeeds Debasish Panda after the successful completion of his term.
  • He formerly served brilliantly as the Secretary in the Department of Financial Services.
  • The appointment strictly applies for a standard operational period of three years.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Vivek Joshi.
  • Role: Chairman.
  • Organization: IRDAI.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been recently appointed by the government as the entirely new Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)?

Correct Answer: Vivek Joshi

🚀 Quick Recap:

About IRDAI

  • Full Form - Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
  • Headquarters - Hyderabad, Telangana