The appointment underscores the company’s commitment to scaling operations, accelerating growth, and creating long-term value.
Gurugram/New Delhi, Sept 02 — IFFCO-TOKIO General Insurance Company Limited (IFFCO-TOKIO), one of India’s leading general insurance providers, today announced the appointment of Mr. Tatsuya Fujimoto as its new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 02nd, 2026.
With 28 years of experience at Tokio Marine Group, Mr. Fujimoto has spent 18 years in Japan in marketing, Corporate Planning and serving as Executive Secretary to the Group CEO, and 10 years abroad in various locations, including the U.S., Malaysia, and India. His experience includes a year of training in the U.S. and India, along with almost two years at ITGI. A strong advocate for business transformation, he has effectively overseen underwriting in various sectors, including commercial, personal, corporate, and reinsurance. Moreover, he has developed advanced customer analytics and comprehensive strategies for customer experience to enhance value delivery. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making and branding, making him a vital contributor to driving scalable, cross-functional growth. This appointment also marks a homecoming for Mr. Fujimoto, who spent 2 months in Mumbai as an Executive Trainee in the second half of 2016.
Before taking over as Director-Operations, he also served as Senior Executive Director -Chief Risk Officer at IFFCO-TOKIO GIC from November 2024 to June 2025. Mr. Fujimoto commenced his career at Tokio Marine Group in the sales department in July, 1998 has shouldered various responsibilities within the Group over the years. Mr. Fujimoto also served as Deputy CEO of the First Insurance Company of Hawaii prior to his arrival to India.
An alumnus of top-tier global institutions, Mr. Fujimoto studied at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Keio University in Japan. Mr. Fujimoto is also an expert Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).
On the occasion, Mr. Tatsuya Fujimoto said, “I am deeply honoured to step into the role of Managing Director and CEO and look forward to leading our exceptional team into its next chapter of growth. I am incredibly proud of our legacy and excited to leverage both promoters’ strength namely IFFCO’s brand/network and Tokio Marine’s deep risk management expertise to drive future innovation and larger contribution to our clients, intermediaries, and society.
My 28-year journey with Tokio Marine Group has instilled in me a deep belief in our core values, and I am fully committed to delivering long-term value for our customers and stakeholders. The insurance landscape in India and beyond is evolving rapidly, and I am eager to guide IFFCO-TOKIO GIC through this next phase, building on the strong foundation we have established together.”
Mr. Fujimoto’s appointment marks a new chapter in IFFCO-TOKIO GIC’s growth journey as the company seeks to expand its footprint. Backed by nearly three decades of global insurance experience, a deep understanding of the company’s operations, and a customer-centric leadership approach, Mr. Fujimoto is well positioned to lead IFFCO-TOKIO GIC towards sustainable growth, operational excellence, and continued innovation.