PNB Metlife, one of the leading life insurers, has appointed Vijayalakshmi Natarajan as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (CRCO). Natarajan 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
Natarajan’s appointment took effect on March 8 2024. 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).
Natarajan previously served with distinction at SBI Life Insurance, Life Insurance Corporation of India (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).