Abhinav Anand

Policy Data Migration Projects

• Orchestrated comprehensive assessment of existing insurance policy data, identifying gaps and inconsistencies to inform project planning.
• Collaborated closely with stakeholders, including IT Teams and Underwriters, employing project management methodologies to gather requirements and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Developed and maintained detailed project plans outlining data migration requirements, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Conducted risk assessments and implemented migration strategies to address potential challenges during data migration process.
• Implemented robust change management practices to facilitate smooth transition, ensuring stakeholders were prepared for policy data migration.
• Monitored project milestones, proactively identified and addressing potential bottlenecks to maintain project timelines.
• Employed agile methodologies, adapting project plans as needed to accommodate evolving requirements and unforeseen issues.
• Facilitated regular project status meetings, providing platform for effective communication and issue resolution.
• Implemented quality assurance measures throughout data migration process, ensuring adherence to project and industry standards.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, leveraging strong leadership skills to foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
• Managed project budgets, tracking expenditures, and optimizing resource allocations to maximize project efficiency.
• Conducted post-implementation reviews to assess the success of the data migration project, capturing lessons learned for continuous improvements.

Request for Proposals (RFP)

• Analyzed RFP documents and requirements, meticulously understanding client needs to align project goals.
• Conducted thorough investigations of potential vendors and suppliers, ensuring their suitability to meet project specifications.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather comprehensive information and develop strategic responses to RFPs.
• Applied project management methodologies to assess vendor proposals against RFP criteria, providing well-informed recommendations.
• Developed detailed and compelling RFP responses and proposals, showcasing a deep understanding of client requirements and project objectives.
• Managed the overall RFP process, meticulously tracking milestones and ensuring deadlines were met to maintain project timelines.
• Implemented effective project management strategies, optimizing resource allocations and adapting plans to meet evolving project needs.
• Maintained clear and open lines of communication with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Delivered engaging presentations and pitches to clients, highlighting the value prepositions outlined in the RFP responses.
• Employed risk management practices, anticipating potential challenges and implementing migration strategies throughout the RFP process.
• Conducted post-RFP reviews to assess the effectiveness of responses, capturing insights for continuous improvement in future projects.

surance Rating Maintenance Projects

• Led assessment and examination of existing rating models and processes, identifying areas of improvement to enhance overall efficiency.
• Spearheaded collection of data and requirements from stakeholders, fostering collaboration between business users and IT teams for comprehensive insights.
• Oversaw creation of detailed documentation, including business requirements, user stories, and process flows, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives.
• Translated business requirements into precise functional specifications for IT teams, taking leadership role in seamless implementation.
• Worked closely with underwriters, actuaries, and IT professionals, ensuring strong alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
• Conducted evaluation and validation of data sources, emphasizing data accuracy and reliability for robust rating calculations.
• Planned, designed, and executed test cases, taking charge of validating correctness of rating calculations to ensure integrity of rating process.
• Investigated and resolved issues related to rating calculations or data discrepancies, applying leadership skills to maintain streamlined workflow.
• Proactively identified opportunities to enhance rating processes, offering strategic suggestions for improvements to achieve better efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintained transparent and regular communication with stakeholders, taking leadership role to provide project updates and gather valuable feedbacks.
• Generated reports to visualize rating performance and trends, providing insightful analysis and recommendations for stakeholders.

Policy Administration System Development Projects

• Collaborated with Software development and testing teams to design and implement robust mainframe solutions, ensuring alignment with client requirements for functionality, salability, and performance.
• Analyzed potential system solutions in collaboration with cross-functional development team members, adapting to evolving client requirements.
• Gathered business requirements and played key role in creating Business Requirement Documents (BRD) for comprehensive project documentation.
• Served as Rational team Concert (RTC) subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for project management staff, facilitating seamless communication.
• Implemented IBM Urban Code Deploy (UCD), automated deployment tool, enhancing deployment process for improved efficiency and speed.
• Modernized existing Mainframe String Testing Tool to detect coding errors, upgrade interfaces, and enhance overall performance.
• Contributed expertise to New Business, Endorsements, Renewals, and Special Business Operations transactions, determining policy premiums and assessing risks as part of underwriting systems.