Dynamic operations leader with over 10 years of experience in the U.S. Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance and reinsurance industry. Proven expertise in operations management, process transformation, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and data governance. Adept at managing cross-functional teams, driving productivity, optimizing resources, and delivering client satisfaction in highly regulated environments.
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
* Lead the US Insurance Market (Property & Casualty, Auto, and Commercial lines) operations, overseeing all product lines including Quoting, Policy Issuance, Underwriting, Policy Servicing, and Claims Processing.
* Direct overall business unit operations, ensuring achievement of service levels, operational KPIs, and quality targets for 73 resources.
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze data trends, and drive continuous operational improvements to achieve business objectives.
* Lead, motivate, and develop a cross-functional operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence.
* Collaborate with underwriting, claims, finance, and IT teams to ensure seamless execution of operational processes and new initiatives.
* Maintain strict adherence to industry regulations and company standards, proactively addressing any compliance gaps.
* Optimize resource allocation, capacity planning, and process automation to maximize operational output while controlling costs.
* Champion customer experience initiatives, ensuring timely handling of client queries and claims, and consistently improving customer satisfaction metrics.
* Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and process reviews to ensure quality assurance and mitigate operational risks.
* Developed and executed advanced strategies for capacity utilization, productivity enhancement, and resource optimization.
* Lead and manage high-level client meetings, foster stronger partnerships, and drive business growth with existing and new customers.
* Migrated and established 11 new business processes virtually, taking charge of critical “New Business Intake” operations for a sizable team.
Oversee succession planning, talent development, and performance management for multiple teams; implement career progress plans and skill-building initiatives.
* Head complex transition and transformation projects, continuously driving improvements in workflow efficiency.
* Collaborate regularly with product and application support teams to deliver enhancements and new releases; spearhead employee engagement and recognition programs.
* Lead the creation and validation of monthly and process scorecards; direct performance appraisal cycles and high-level process validation.
Genpact: Gold Award, Summit Award, Best Manager, Multiple R&R Awards.
Resource Pro: Best Resource of the Year, Multiple R&R Awards, China Immersion Program.
Gallagher: Alpine Climber, Quality Self-Certified, SpotLight, Kaizen, Best Performer, Most Popular.
Other: Global Immersion Program (Malaysia); Knolskape Simulation Games Winner