Girish C
Branch Head ( AVP)
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished Branch Head with over 10 years of progressive experience in the life insurance industry, driving business growth, branch operations, and team success. Strong expertise in sales leadership, advisor recruitment, policy persistency, and compliance management. Proven ability to build high-performing sales teams, expand market share, and deliver consistent revenue growth. Recognized for multiple promotions, rewards, and outstanding branch performance.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Head
Kotak Life Insurance
11.2024 - Current
- - Lead branch operations with responsibility for sales, revenue, and advisor productivity.
- - Managing and coaching a team of 12 Sales Managers to deliver consistent branch growth.
- - Recruited and developed partners and advisors, building a strong business network.
- - Created and nurtured MDRTs (Million Dollar Round Table performers) through structured guidance and performance monitoring.
- - Implemented business development strategies that improved revenue by 30% YoY.
- - Maintained 100% compliance with IRDAI regulations and audit requirements.
Branch Head
Shriram Life Insurance
11.2023 - 06.2024
- - Directed branch functions across two districts with focus on agency recruitment and sales.
- - Organized professional development programs to improve advisor and sales manager performance.
- - Developed market penetration strategies leading to improved customer acquisition.
Branch Manager
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
05.2016 - 11.2023
- - Handled a large team of sales managers and frontline leaders, driving sales productivity.
- - Recruited, trained, and retained high-quality advisors to strengthen agency channel.
- - Increased persistency ratio through effective customer engagement and follow-ups.
- - Implemented local marketing activities and tie-ups to generate leads.
- - Promoted rapidly through multiple roles: Financial Advisor → Agency Manager → Senior Agency Manager → BDM → Senior Associate Partner → Branch Manager.
Education
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
Shanthi Nikethan Polytechnic
01.2011
ITI - undefined
Sri Hombre Gowda ITI College
Channapatna01.2006
SSLC - undefined
Pandith Nehru Prouddha Shaala
Kutagal01.2002
Skills
- Branch Operations & P&L; Management
- Business Development & Sales Strategy
- Recruitment, Training & Retention of Advisors & Partners
- Agency & Bancassurance Channel Development
- Customer Relationship & Policy Persistency
- Compliance, Audit & Regulatory Management
- Market Analysis & Business Forecasting
- Team Motivation, Coaching & Leadership
- Claims Assistance & Customer Servicing
- Performance Monitoring & MIS Reporting
Certification
- IRDA Life Insurance Certification
Accomplishments
- - Recruited and developed a strong network of partners and advisors, contributing significantly to branch growth.
- - Successfully created multiple MDRTs (Million Dollar Round Table performers) by mentoring and supporting top advisors.
- - Generated new business consistently through innovative sales strategies and local market engagement.
Timeline
Branch Head
Kotak Life Insurance
11.2024 - Current
Branch Head
Shriram Life Insurance
11.2023 - 06.2024
Branch Manager
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance
05.2016 - 11.2023
SSLC - undefined
Pandith Nehru Prouddha Shaala
ITI - undefined
Sri Hombre Gowda ITI College
Diploma - Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
Shanthi Nikethan Polytechnic