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SANDEEP MALHOTRA

SANDEEP MALHOTRA

Thane

Summary

Dynamic customer service leader with extensive experience at Tata AiA Life Insurance, driving digital transformation and process improvement. Proven track record in project management and regulatory compliance, achieving significant cost reductions and enhancing service efficiency. Skilled in data analysis and fostering team collaboration to elevate customer experience.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

AVP - Customer Service and Customer Experience

Tata AiA Life Insurance
Gurgaon
04.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded operations for Call Centre, Email Desk, and Chat services.
  • Collaborated on Email/Voice/Chat bot project to enhance service efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Handled end-to-end management of complex queries for Talic.
  • Led transition from service to sales in Call Centre, targeting FYP of 16 Crores with tech-enabled lead conversion within 48 hours.
  • Executed multiple initiatives and recognition programs to elevate service quality.
  • Strengthened cost management by collaborating with vendor on staffing forecasts.

Chief Manager - Customer Service and Service Delivery Unit

Max Life Insurance
Gurgaon
12.2018 - 03.2022
  • Spearheaded grievance management and digital service enablement.
  • Facilitated auto pay collection for Max Life, generating over 800 crores through bank partnerships.
  • Achieved industry-leading lowest unclaimed balance relative to AUM.
  • Developed digital servicing platform for Max Life customers using self-service and automated technologies.
  • Managed mailroom unit processing over 300,000 communications each month.

Senior Manager - Strategic Business Unit, Policy Owner Services and Claim Management

DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance
Gurgaon
08.2010 - 12.2018
  • Spearheaded Claims Analytics and Process Control within Policy Owner Services team.
  • Acted as single point of contact for internal and regulatory reporting for Pramerica Life.
  • Executed STLC analysis by gathering business requirements and documenting specifications.
  • Oversaw implementation of Change Management Process to improve operational efficiency.
  • Developed detailed test cases and documentation for Policy Administration System functionalities.
  • Served as IT liaison for Branch Operations, ensuring seamless servicing operations.

Team Leader - Customer Service

Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance
Gurgaon
02.2008 - 08.2010


- Collaborated as Founding Project team member at HSBC JV.
- Led data entry team for Process Control & Policy Service, ensuring operational excellence.
- Designed and implemented Policy Service & Process Control manual.
- Participated in pilot runs for process enhancements

Executive-Centralized Operations

Aviva Life Insurance
Gurgaon
11.2006 - 02.2008

- Managed PAN India cancellation, financial, non-financial, and refund desk operations.
- Led reinstatement and cancellation processes to enhance efficiency.
- Headed Reinstatement desk, overseeing non-underwriting tasks.

Officer MIS & Analytics - Operations

Standard Chartered Bank India
Delhi
06.2004 - 11.2006
  • Resolved all queries and complaints related to customer accounts promptly.
  • Managed escalations of unresolved queries and complaints effectively.
  • Conducted follow-up calls to enhance and strengthen customer relationships.
  • Received Spot Award from Head of Consumer Banking for exceptional customer service in June 2006.
  • Collaborated with team to analyze and provide feedback on customer retention policies.

Education

MBA - Operations Management and Insurance Management

NIBM Global
01.2014

Licentiate -

III Delhi
01.2013

B.Com. -

SGTB KHalsa College
Delhi, India
01.2004

Intermediate level - French

Alliance Francaise De Delhi
01.2003

Certified Black Belt -

ASQ

PMP Trained -

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Process improvement
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Digital transformation

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • French

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 11/04/84

Professional Highlights

Effectively managed client relationships, serving as a point of escalation, monitoring customer satisfaction, and driving retention, led grievance management, customer experience initiatives, and key NPS projects, spearheaded audits for quality adherence, and served as UAT lead for Life Asia implementation at Pramerica Life Enabled real-time response management across digital channels, driving PAS enhancements, CRM NXT integration, and automation Developed process maps, streamlined operations, and led digital transformation initiatives. Interfaced between clients and technical teams, overseeing DRD creation, and stakeholder alignment Established reporting systems for branch operations, monitored performance, and ensured SLA compliance Led process migrations, automation, and policy service enhancements while ensuring regulatory reporting and process standardization.

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References

References available upon request.

Timeline

AVP - Customer Service and Customer Experience

Tata AiA Life Insurance
04.2022 - Current

Chief Manager - Customer Service and Service Delivery Unit

Max Life Insurance
12.2018 - 03.2022

Senior Manager - Strategic Business Unit, Policy Owner Services and Claim Management

DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance
08.2010 - 12.2018

Team Leader - Customer Service

Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance
02.2008 - 08.2010

Executive-Centralized Operations

Aviva Life Insurance
11.2006 - 02.2008

Officer MIS & Analytics - Operations

Standard Chartered Bank India
06.2004 - 11.2006

MBA - Operations Management and Insurance Management

NIBM Global

Licentiate -

III Delhi

B.Com. -

SGTB KHalsa College

Intermediate level - French

Alliance Francaise De Delhi

Certified Black Belt -

ASQ

PMP Trained -

SANDEEP MALHOTRA