Offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams.
Vast experience of 20 years in Insurance Operations and overviewing 700 branches across India through stringent process controls and system automations. An expert in handling multi function related activities
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President – Branch Operations
Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
Mumbai
2021.04 - Current
Managing operations in 700 branches across India through process controls and system automations
Development and Implementation of simplified standardised business process for optimal service delivery
End to end new business issuance process including sub process like validation of documents, CFRs and PIVC
Continuous process of Digitalisation of Customer onboarding and service handling request processes
Overviewing Surrender Retention process across all branches and Call Centre and implementation auto tools for the support
Documentation and implementation of Business Process Management System (BPMS) ISO 9001-2008 across all branches
Audit Management (Statutory, Regulatory, Internal & External) for all branches across India.
New Product launches - Managing UATs, Training materials and communication to branches for the successful roll outs
Key Performance Indicator Management - Designing and tracking of performance monthly dashboards to drive the performance of entire all verticals of Branch Ops Team
Sales Support - Overseeing the process of upselling to Orphan customer through lead management
Customer Escalation Management through resolving grievances in quick turn around time
Project Management - Works with various stakeholders and subject matter experts to create detailed business process and roadmap for the timely implementation
Worked with Branch Operations - Corporate Office at various designations such as Chief Manager, Senior Manager, Manager & Deputy Manager from September 2010 till April'21 with similar responsibilities
Branch Service Manager
Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
Kottayam
2007.07 - 2011.03
Monitoring & Tracking to ensure quality business & policy issuance within TAT in all seven branches by implementing necessary controlling measures.
Overview of all branch related activities such as new business issuance, customer service, administration, asset control
Implementing financial controls through reporting and tracking of Premium collections, Branch Expenses etc.
Conducting timely Process, Risk and Compliance Audits for Branches
Primary Risk Investigations including Claims Investigations
Grievance Management - Customer / Advisor Servicing related complaints management
Conflict resolution and management
Coordination with various functions at HO for smooth functioning of branches
Local Vendor Management
Commercial Executive
Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
Muvattupuzha
2004.03 - 2007.06
Processing of quality business and issuance of policies within TAT
Processing of customer service requests within TAT.
Processing of Agent recruitment forms.
Customer Service Management.
Management Branch Finance, Administration and HR related activities.
Planning Assistant
CII Guardian International Ltd.
Cochin
2001.10 - 2004.03
Handled the Export & Import Documentation.
Export Invoice Preparation.
Responsible for the Inspection Import & Export consignments with the corresponding invoice & delivery challan.
Correspondence with foreign vendors & customs authorities.
HR Assistant
Mahindra British Telecom
Mumbai
2001.02 - 2001.09
Various HR Related MIS Reports
Correspondence with College Management Officials to Schedule Campus Interviews
Data Maintenance of Candidates & Report Generation for the Top Management
Office Assistant
Ad Value Advertising Agency
Mumbai
1998.07 - 2001.02
Handled invoice preparation.
Accounting and bank account reconciliations.
Coordination with newspaper publication offices for scheduling advertisements
Education
AMFI -
Association of Mutual Funds in India
Mumbai
2010-06
LICENTIATE -
INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF INDIA
Mumbai
2010-05
GNIIT -
NIIT
Mumbai
2001-10
Bachelor of Commerce -
MG University
Kerala
1998-05
Junior Degree -
M G University
Kerala
1995-05
Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
Kerala Board of Examinations
Kerala
01.1993
Skills
Large scale Operations Management
Audit & Risk Management
Customer Service Cycle Management
Digitalisation of Process and Automation
Program Management & Cross-functional team leadership
Process Documentation
Process Improvement and Reengineering
Performance monitoring and evaluation
Results-Driven
Data Analysis
Sales Support
Trainings Attended
Effective Public Speaking Course at the Indo American Society, Mumbai.
2 days personal development program conducted by Reliance Life Insurance Company at Chennai.
4 days Management Development Program, conducted by NIS Sparta
2 days Process Training Program, conducted by Reliance Life Insurance Company Ltd. at Delhi
2 days BSM training program conducted by Reliance Life Insurance Company Ltd at Chennai
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
Successful integration and implementation of Microsoft Dynamics Customer Service Management System across all Branches.
Implementation of Selfie & Video pre issuance verification workflow
Time bound Query Management. Managing the common query management system for last 14 years
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President – Branch Operations
Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
2021.04 - Current
Branch Service Manager
Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
2007.07 - 2011.03
Commercial Executive
Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
2004.03 - 2007.06
Planning Assistant
CII Guardian International Ltd.
2001.10 - 2004.03
HR Assistant
Mahindra British Telecom
2001.02 - 2001.09
Office Assistant
Ad Value Advertising Agency
1998.07 - 2001.02
AMFI -
Association of Mutual Funds in India
LICENTIATE -
INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF INDIA
GNIIT -
NIIT
Bachelor of Commerce -
MG University
Junior Degree -
M G University
Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
Kerala Board of Examinations
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