Srikant Adhikarla
@srikantadhikarla
Senior product leader driving term-insurance strategy and profitable digital channel partnerships.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a senior executive with 15+ years of progressive experience across life insurance and banking, focused on turning product strategy into measurable growth. I currently lead product strategy and channel management for Term Insurance, combining partnership depth with multi-channel execution.
At HDFC Life, I lead product lifecycle from innovation to market deployment, managing a team of 4 product managers. In my first year, I delivered a 51% increase in premium income and 58% growth in policy count, launched 3 differentiated term insurance products, and drove a 152% increase in digital channel growth.
Previously as Associate Vice President – Strategic Alliances, I managed digital partnerships, B2B sales, and alliance operations, including serving as Key Account Manager for PolicyBazaar with an Rs.150 crore annual premium book. I also led API integrations with digital partners, scaled 15+ fintech/insurtech/healthtech partnerships, and brought deep relationship management experience from ICICI Private Banking and ICICI Wealth Management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AVP - Product Management (Term)
HDFC Life Insurance
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Leads product strategy and channel management for HDFC Life’s Term Insurance vertical, managing a team of 4 product managers and overseeing the full product lifecycle. Drove 51% premium income and 58% policy count growth within the first year, launched 3 differentiated term products, and grew digital channels by 152%.
AVP - Strategic Alliances
HDFC Life Insurance
Feb 2020 - Mar 2025 (5 years 1 month)
Led a team managing digital partnerships, B2B sales, and strategic alliance operations for emerging distribution channels across India. Managed key accounts (including PolicyBazaar at Rs.150 crore annual premium book), negotiated partner commercials, handled API integrations, and built 15+ fintech/insurtech/healthtech partnerships.
Private Banker
ICICI Bank
Sep 2015 - Nov 2019 (4 years 2 months)
Managed a UHNW client portfolio across Maharashtra and Gujarat and drove wallet share growth through corporate and retail relationship development. Also conceptualized a paperless mutual fund platform ('Invest@ease') and executed high-value financing and corporate deal activities, including FCNR funding and SBLC arrangements.
Wealth Manager
ICICI Wealth Management
Apr 2011 - Aug 2015 (4 years 4 months)
Developed and executed sales strategies to grow assets under management (AUM) by 70% year-on-year for three consecutive years. Conducted FI deal closure and led the 'Active on Trade' initiative achieving 100% trade account activation across 17 relationship managers.
Provided mission-critical infrastructure support for Fortune 1000 companies across databases, networking, and web servers. Troubleshot live production issues to ensure high availability and customer satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ICFAI Business School (IBS)
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), Management
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) at ICFAI Business School (IBS), Mumbai (2011); the education text also mentions MBA.
Loyola Degree College, Osmania University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Commerce
Earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Loyola Degree College, Osmania University, Hyderabad (2008).
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