PNB MetLife names Vijayalakshmi Natarajan as new Risk & Compliance Chief

 One of the leading life insurers, PNB MetLife has appointed Ms. Vijayalakshmi Natarajan as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO). Vijayalakshmi is an industry veteran with over three decades of experience, and her addition to PNB MetLife’s leadership team underscores the company’s commitment to governance, compliance, and robust risk management practices.

Vijayalakshmi’s appointment took effect on 8^th March. She is responsible for enterprise compliance, risk management, design and implementation of internal controls, and policies and procedures. Her duties also include managing the company’s Fraud Control Unit (FCU), Government Relations (GR) and Internal Financial Controls (IFC).

Vijayalakshmi previously served with distinction at SBI Life Insurance, LIC and Aviva Life Insurance. Armed with a background in Commerce and credentials as a Cost and Works Accountant, her expertise is further bolstered by Fellowships in Life Insurance (IIB) and Underwriting (Academy of Life Underwriting, USA).

Commenting on this appointment, Ashish Kumar Srivastava, MD & CEO of PNB MetLife, expressed, "We warmly welcome Vijayalakshmi Natarajan as our Chief Risk & Compliance Officer. I’m confident that with her extensive expertise and proven track record in the insurance sector, she will help us deliver on our purpose and uphold the highest standards of governance and compliance to which we have been and will always be committed."

Vijayalakshmi said, ““I am happy to be part of the PNB MetLife family. I look forward to working with all the stakeholders in partnership to maintain and nurture the strong risk, compliance and governance culture in the organization for our customers, distributors and employees.”