In this in-depth conversation with Prasad Likhite, Rahul Tomar, CTO of Shriram Life Insurance, shares lessons from over 20 years in BFSI, where he evolved from a hands-on developer to a strategic tech leader.

What you’ll learn from this interview:

• His journey from a small town to CTO
• The biggest leadership challenge: learning to delegate
• Why “Use case first, tech later” is his guiding principle
• How he balance legacy systems with modern agility
• Tackling the AI talent gap and cybersecurity threats
• The real difference between a vendor and a partner
• Why IT is now the backbone of insurance strategy