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Dr. Shweta Todankar Salunke

Dr. Shweta Todankar Salunke

Malad East

Summary

Dynamic health insurance professional with 13+ years of experience and a proven track record, excelling in claims management, Networking and customer relationship management. Achieved goals while leading high-performing teams. Expertise in tariff negotiation and risk assessment drives process improvements and enhances operational efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

Tata AIG
Mumbai
11.2023 - Current
  • Leading client relationships for large corporate accounts in personal accident claims.
  • Ensuring timely decisions on all claims within the designated turnaround time.
  • Coordinating with investigation, product, networking, and underwriting teams to facilitate claim processing.
  • Achieve a high claim settlement ratio exceeding 97%.
  • Conducting training and development programs for team members.
  • Providing regular data reports to Claims Head and corporate clients.

Deputy Manager

Manipal Cigna
Mumbai
01.2021 - 11.2023
  • Led Personal Accidents and Critical Illness (PACI) team to ensure timely decisions on all claims.
  • Oversaw Domestic Travel claims processing.
  • Managed litigation cases, including representation in court.
  • Coordinated with investigation, product, Networking, and underwriting teams for efficient claim handling.
  • Processed reimbursement cases to ensure accurate financial settlements.
  • Regularly reported data and updates to Claims Head for informed decision-making.
  • Prepared comprehensive case notes with evidence for litigation defence.
  • Participated in litigation cases when medical intervention was necessary.

Senior Executive

Bharti Axa General Insurance
Mumbai
04.2019 - 12.2020
  • Managed travel and health insurance claims, ensuring timely processing and accuracy.
  • Conducted medical scrutiny of all reimbursement and cashless claims, focusing on benefit and indemnity.
  • Handled representation for repudiation cases, advocating for claim resolutions.
  • Oversaw TPA management through audits, tracking, and improving settlement ratios.
  • Provided medical approvals for TPA-processed and repudiation cases to expedite outcomes.
  • Led governance calls with TPA and cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration.
  • Trained new recruits on health and travel claim profiles, fostering knowledge transfer.
  • Identified fraud patterns and collaborated with investigators on pre-existing disease cases.

Medical Officer

Medi Assist (TPA)
Mumbai
04.2015 - 04.2019

Networking Team:

  • Emplaned hospitals across India.
  • Negotiated rates and packages with hospitals.
  • Strengthened hospital relationships, and resolved grievances efficiently.

Loss Control Measures Team:

  • Performed risk assessment and implemented mitigation strategies.
  • Generated accurate daily reports and comprehensive claims documentation.
  • Analyzed hospital settlement data monthly to inform strategic decisions.
  • Executed LCM activities to evaluate reasonable and customary charges.
  • Facilitated second level negotiations with providers to resolve billing disputes.
  • Collaborated with provider contracting team to address errant hospitals.

Claim Processing Team:

  • Processed reimbursement claims for all PSU customers in the retail sector.
  • Conducted claims handling and investigations to ensure accuracy.

Residential Medical Officer (ROM)

Palep’s Nursing Home and a Surgical Clinic
Mumbai
04.2011 - 04.2013
  • Managed patient care and administrative functions in hospital setting.
  • Handled gynecological, obstetric, oncology, and gastroenterology cases.
  • Assisted in lower segment cesarean sections and abdominal hysterectomies.
  • Supported modified radical mastectomies and benign breast tumor surgeries.
  • Facilitated laparoscopic procedures including appendectomy and cholecystectomy.
  • Conducted minor surgeries such as minimal invasive hemorrhoidectomy and tubal ligation.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate records and ensured compliance with health regulations.

Medical Officer

Birla Sun Life Insurance
Mumbai
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Reviewed insurance applications for compliance with legal standards and company policies.
  • Analyzed medical reports to assess risk factors affecting claim acceptance or denial.
  • Presented decisions to senior underwriters for evaluation and further action.
  • Assessed client business needs to ensure tailored service delivery.

Education

Licentiate -

Insurance Institute of India
12.2019

Bachelors of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery -

Yerala Medical College Trust Kharghar
New Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
12.2007

HSC - Science

LVM High School
12.2001

SSC -

Indian Education Society (King Jorge High School)
12.1999

Skills

  • Claims management
  • Tariff negotiation expertise
  • Networking
  • Risk assessment
  • Results-driven mindset
  • Litigation management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Process improvement
  • Analytical skills
  • Decision making
  • Effective communication
  • Managing high-performing teams

Accomplishments

  • Best performer in Tata AIG PA claims for Q4 2024
  • Innovative claims process idea for customer delight and cost containment at Tata AIG for the year 2024
  • Award for being a Quality Champion in Manipal Signa 2022
  • Award for qualifying as Cape Diem in Q1 CY 2022 at Manipal Cigna
  • Award for demonstrating the Manipal Signa value of Integrity in Q4 2022
  • SuperStar award at Manipal Signa for outstanding performance, service, and dedication in 2023
  • Titans of Bharti Axa Award - 2020

Timeline

Senior Manager

Tata AIG
11.2023 - Current

Deputy Manager

Manipal Cigna
01.2021 - 11.2023

Senior Executive

Bharti Axa General Insurance
04.2019 - 12.2020

Medical Officer

Medi Assist (TPA)
04.2015 - 04.2019

Residential Medical Officer (ROM)

Palep’s Nursing Home and a Surgical Clinic
04.2011 - 04.2013

Medical Officer

Birla Sun Life Insurance
01.2009 - 12.2010

Licentiate -

Insurance Institute of India

Bachelors of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery -

Yerala Medical College Trust Kharghar

HSC - Science

LVM High School

SSC -

Indian Education Society (King Jorge High School)
Dr. Shweta Todankar Salunke