Bajaj General Insurance has appointed Manish Kanwar as Vertical Head – Talent Acquisition. Before taking on this role, Manish was associated with ICICI Lombard General Insurance as Chief Manager – Human Resources.
He shared the news of his appointment on LinkedIn, writing: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vertical Head – Talent Acquisition at Bajaj General Insurance!”
With nearly 12 years of experience in building and leading recruitment teams across leading insurance organizations such as Reliance General Insurance and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, Manish brings a strong track record of success in high-volume hiring, diversity recruitment, stakeholder management, and cost-efficient talent strategies. He has been recognized with several accolades, including Superstar, Hi-Flier, and Best Buddy, for consistently achieving 100% target closures and driving measurable business impact.
Manish has a proven track record of scaling teams across the North and East regions, leading cross-functional talent acquisition initiatives, and aligning hiring strategies with business objectives. He is passionate about driving operational excellence and fostering a high trust hiring culture. Academically, Manish holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Human Resources) from Punjabi University (2011–2013).