Ep152 - Raj Nanra on insurance leadership, resilience and leaving a legacy

Insurance leadership is about more than targets, structures and executive titles. It is about understanding people, staying adaptable and knowing when to create opportunities for the next generation. In episode 152 of Business Made Personal, Mark Silveira speaks with Raj Nanra, CEO of SLE Holdings, about the experiences that shaped his approach to business and life. Raj reflects on growing up in Newcastle as part of one of the city's early Indian families, starting his career in accounting, and finding his way into insurance almost by accident. His career would eventually take him through China, Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong, and into senior roles at Zurich, IQumulate and SLE. One defining experience came early in his career in China, where building relationships and listening to colleagues showed him the power of people. That lesson continued through cross-border acquisitions, executive leadership and the challenge of adapting to different cultures and customers. Raj also explains why the insurance industry cannot simply respond to today's regulation and assume the job is done. Leaders need to look ahead, build flexible businesses, and give emerging talent a real chance to progress. The conversation becomes deeply personal when Raj discusses the loss of his son, the support he received from colleagues and the importance of allowing vulnerability at work. He shares how those experiences informed his commitment to helping others, including the You Can charity golf day supporting young Australians affected by cancer. You'll hear practical reflections on mentoring, imposter syndrome, family sacrifice, honest conversations, succession planning and the kind of legacy worth building. Business Made Personal is hosted by Mark Silveira, exploring the real journeys of leaders in insurance, business, and beyond. Never miss an episode: Follow & Subscribe on https://bit.ly/bmp-Website Join the conversation: Connect with us on https://bit.ly/bmp-LinkedIn For enquiries, collaborations, or to suggest a guest: [email protected]