Mumbai : Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Ltd. (“Kotak Life”) announced that it has appointed Amit Palta as Deputy Managing Director – Designate, subject to regulatory approval.
Commenting on the appointment, Mahesh Balasubramanian, MD & CEO, Kotak Life, said: “We are delighted to welcome Amit to Kotak Life. His leadership experience across banking & insurance, with a strong track record in building high-performing distribution ecosystems and driving customer-focused strategies, will help us further strengthen our market position, enhance customer value and deliver sustainable growth.”
Amit Palta, Deputy MD – Designate, Kotak Life, said: “Delighted to join Kotak Life at a defining time for the life insurance industry. The company’s strong fundamentals, clarity of purpose and disciplined approach to building long-term value make it uniquely positioned. I look forward to being part of this journey.”
With a career spanning 30 years in the financial services industry, Amit brings deep expertise in distribution and product innovation. He has played a key role in building scalable, customer-centric insurance businesses across his career.
Most recently, Amit served as Chief Product & Distribution Officer at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, where he led product strategy and distribution, driving business growth and market expansion. His prior experience includes senior leadership roles at ICICI Bank.

