Zurich Kotak General Insurance marks its First Foundation Day with a Commitment to its Community and Commercial Insurance Launch

MUMBAI, India, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zurich Kotak General Insurance (Zurich Kotak) celebrates its first Foundation Day by reinforcing its commitment to its community and launching Zurich Commercial Insurance in India. The Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) and Kotak Mahindra Bank-led entity completed one year of its establishment on June 18, 2025.

Zurich Kotak General Insurance, in partnership with Forest Creators, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating fast-growing and self-sustaining Miyawaki forests, has pledged to plant over 5,000 trees in a depleting port land in the heart of Mumbai. This initiative embodies Zurich's commitment to community volunteering as a cornerstone of its corporate ethos. 

The launch of the Commercial Insurance division in Zurich Kotak brings Zurich's global expertise in commercial insurance to the fast-growing Indian market. With customer-centricity at its core, the commercial Insurance arm will extend Zurich Kotak's expertise in underwriting and risk management to businesses across India. The company is well-positioned to support businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to large corporates and specialized industries. By combining digital infrastructure and industry-specific insights, Zurich Kotak will deliver tailored coverage across segments such as property, liability, marine, engineering, and more, enabling Indian businesses to navigate an increasingly complex risk environment with confidence.

Alok Agarwal, MD & CEO, Zurich Kotak General Insurance, said, "We are proud to mark our first anniversary with two significant steps that encapsulate Zurich's ethos. The launch of our commercial insurance business is a key strategic pillar of our organization and reflects a year of building an industry-leading team that combines Zurich's global expertise and Zurick Kotak's local insights, to deliver relevant, customer-centric solutions."

"Our partnership with Forest Creators, Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) embodies our commitment to delivering social impact in our communities. We are committed to empowering businesses and building resilience, ensuring we act responsibly for our customers and the planet in everything we do."

Tulsi Naidu, CEO, APAC, Zurich Insurance Group, added, "India is one of the world's most dynamic economies and, as such, has a growing requirement for modern, industry-relevant, commercial insurance solutions. This launch will bring our global underwriting expertise and risk solutions directly to Indian companies, helping them navigate the evolving risk landscape, including cyber, supply chain, and natural catastrophes, with confidence."

"As an organization, we recognize that long-term resilience must include environmental sustainability.  Through our forest creation initiative, we're proud to support vital reforestation and urban greening efforts in Mumbai. This underscores our commitment to building climate resilience and deepening our connections with the communities we serve." 

Dr. R.K. Nair, renowned environmentalist and Co-founder of Forest Creators, known as the 'Green Hero of India', said, "We are deeply grateful to Zurich Kotak General Insurance and all the partners, including the Mumbai Port Trust and VJTI, for making this green vision a reality. Creating an urban forest in the heart of Mumbai may seem next to impossible, but it is urgently needed to combat rising temperatures, restore biodiversity, and make the city more livable. We're not just planting trees—we're igniting a collective movement for a greener future. What sets this initiative apart is the involvement of students not just as planters, but as caretakers of the forest's future. This collaboration is a powerful step toward a greener, more sustainable Mumbai."

"This is a truly commendable initiative by Zurich Kotak General Insurance and Forest Creators. The area identified for the plantation is a rocky hillock with limited green cover. Bringing greenery here will not only transform the landscape but also complement the upcoming infrastructure projects in the vicinity. This effort will boost the ecological value of an otherwise industrial zone and help integrate it more seamlessly with the rest of the city. It's heartening to see such collaboration—especially with the involvement of enthusiastic students and strong institutional commitment—driving positive change on the ground," said Girish Shirsat, Estate Manager, Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA). 

About Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company (India) Limited

(Formerly known as Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited)

Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company (India) Limited is a joint venture between Zurich Insurance Company Limited and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Zurich Kotak General Insurance is among the youngest and fastest-growing non-life insurance franchises in India. Established in 2015 to service the growing non-life insurance segment in India, the company aims to cater to a wide range of customer segments & geographies, offering an array of non-life insurance products like Motor, Health, Home, Commercial, etc. As a practice, Zurich Kotak General Insurance seeks to provide a differentiated value proposition through customized products and services, leveraging state-of-the-art technology and digital infrastructure. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.zurichkotak.com.