Niyam Group, an Indian-focused reinsurance platform, has appointed Ash Bathia to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director.
Bathia is an industry veteran with nearly 50 years of experience, having started his career as a Casualty Underwriter at Eagle Star in 1979 and consequently spent 18 years with the firm.
He currently serves as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Active Underwriter for Probitas 1492, a specialist Lloyd’s syndicate focused on property, casualty and specialty re/insurance, owned outright by UK insurer Aviva. Bathia has held this role since 2015.
His other key experience includes serving as the Chief Underwriting Officer for Property, Casualty & Motor at QBE Europe
for 16 years.
In the role, Bathia was also an Active Underwriter for Syndicate 386, 1886 and 2000, and sat on the Statutory Board Director of QBE Insurance Europe Ltd and Limit Underwriting Ltd (Lloyd’s), and was a Member of the Executive Board of QBE Europe.
In a statement, the reinsurer commented, “It is with great pride that we welcome Ash Bathia to the Niyam Group Board as Non-Executive Director. Ash brings a career of remarkable breadth and depth, having led, built, and advised businesses across some of the most demanding markets in the world.
“He is widely respected for his sound judgment, wisdom, and long-term strategic approach to business. He listens carefully, thinks clearly, and offers counsel that is consistently insightful and valuable. For us, that is leadership at its most meaningful.
“For Niyam, having Ash on the Board is a privilege. His perspective will strengthen our governance, sharpen our underwriting discipline, and support the long-term foundations we are building. A warm welcome to the Niyam Group, Ash.”
Bathia added, “I am delighted to join the Board of Niyam Group. A business with clear mission, vision and strong set of values combined with leadership of the highest quality creating a truly inspiring and empowering place to work. I am genuinely excited about Niyam’s journey ahead and contributing in whichever I can to its future success.”
