The Impressive Times30 MAY: LIC of India, the leading Public sector Insurer, has been awarded the ISO 22301:2019
Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification from the British Standards
Institution (BSI) reaffirming that the Insurer’s Operational Resilience, Business Continuity
Planning and Risk Management capabilities are consistent with global best practices. The ISO
22301:2019 BCMS accreditation recognises the Insurer’s ability to maintain robust business
continuity practices, ensure uninterrupted services even during unforeseen disruptions and
effectively manage risk.
ISO 22301:2019 is an international benchmark for business continuity management, focusing
on minimizing operational disruptions and ensuring swift recovery in times of crisis. Achieving
this certification enhances LIC’s reputation as a resilient organisation that is well-prepared to
ensure continuity of services even in the face of unexpected challenges that may arise and
serve customers seamlessly.
Speaking on this milestone, Shri. Siddhartha Mohanty, CEO & Managing Director, LIC said, “As
an institution, we place utmost value on the trust and confidence that our customers and other
stakeholders have in us. Receiving the prestigious ISO 22301:2019 certification stands as a
testament to our commitment to ensuring business continuity in the face of any disruptive
events and safeguarding the interests of our stakeholders, further strengthening confidence in
LIC.”
“Security and resilience have always been central to LIC’s operational philosophy,” stated Shri
Tablesh Pandey, Managing Director, LIC. “Achieving ISO 22301 certification underscores our
unwavering dedication to safeguarding the interests of millions of policyholders by ensuring
secure, uninterrupted services, and consistently enhancing our preparedness against
disruptions.”
PRESS RELEASE
29.05.2025 – PAN INDIA
Exemplary leadership, throughout this journey, Continuous Support and Executive oversight
from LIC’s Enterprise Risk Management, Cyber Security Department and senior leadership
teams ensured robust organisation-wide participation in this initiative. Going forward, LIC will
engage in regular exercises and periodic reviews under BSI’s surveillance programme,
reinforcing continuous improvement in its business continuity management practices.
Dated at Mumbai on May 29th, 2025.
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