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Chief Operating Officer (COO) - General Insurance

Tarasakthi Consultancy Private·Posted 1 month ago

Location

All India, Chennai

Experience

10–15 years

Required Skills

UnderwritingClaims ManagementClient ServicingLeadershipDigital TransformationProcess OptimizationRegulatory ComplianceOperational TransformationReinsurance ManagementGovernance Standards

About the Role

As the COO at our company, you will lead the operations end-to-end, focusing on underwriting discipline, claims governance, client servicing standards, and managing reinsurance relationships with international partners. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's future and be groomed to transition into the Chief Executive Officer role within 1218 months.

Key Responsibilities: - Lead operations encompassing underwriting, claims, reinsurance, IT, HR, and customer service, along with managing reporting. - Strengthen underwriting frameworks for Property, Liability, Engineering, Marine, and Specialist portfolios. - Oversee complex and high-value claims, collaborating closely with adjusters, engineers, surveyors, and reinsurers.

  • • Manage treaty and facultative reinsurance programs, maintaining relationships with global reinsurers and brokers.

  • • Drive digital transformation, streamline processes, and enhance core systems.

  • • Establish governance standards, ERM frameworks, and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • • Mentor teams and enhance technical capabilities organization-wide.

  • • Execute strategic expansion initiatives and prepare the company for sustainable growth.

    • Minimum Qualifications & Experience: Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Insurance, Risk, Business, Finance, or related field.

  • • Professional certifications such as ANZIIF, ACII/Chartered Insurer, or equivalent are highly desirable.

    • Experience: - 1015 years of experience in general insurance.

  • • Proficiency in underwriting (Property, Engineering, Liability).

  • • Demonstrated expertise in handling complex claims within industrial, liability, marine, or aviation segments.

  • • Mandatory exposure to reinsurance (both treaty and facultative).

  • • Prior leadership roles like Head of Underwriting/Claims/Reinsurance or senior managerial positions in a reputable insurer.

  • • Experience in operational transformation or system migration is an added advantage.

    • This role is ideal for:

  • • Senior managers in mid-sized insurers looking to transition to the C-Suite.

  • • Mid-level managers from large insurers with strong technical expertise seeking accelerated career growth.

  • • Insurance professionals with a well-rounded background in underwriting, claims, and reinsurance.

  • • Leaders who thrive in hands-on roles, diverse environments, and challenges presented by emerging markets.

    • Location: Port Moresby, PNG

    Industry: General Insurance (Property, Liability, Engineering, Marine, and specialist classes) As the COO at our company, you will lead the operations end-to-end, focusing on underwriting discipline, claims governance, client servicing standards, and managing reinsurance relationships with international partners. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's future and be groomed to transition into the Chief Executive Officer role within 1218 months.

    Key Responsibilities: - Lead operations encompassing underwriting, claims, reinsurance, IT, HR, and customer service, along with managing reporting.

  • • Strengthen underwriting frameworks for Property, Liability, Engineering, Marine, and Specialist portfolios.

  • • Oversee complex and high-value claims, collaborating closely with adjusters, engineers, surveyors, and reinsurers.

  • • Manage treaty and facultative reinsurance programs, maintaining relationships with global reinsurers and brokers.

  • • Drive digital transformation, streamline processes, and enhance core systems.

  • • Establish governance standards, ERM frameworks, and ensure regulatory compliance.

  • • Mentor teams and enhance technical capabilities organization-wide.

  • • Execute strategic expansion initiatives and prepare the company for sustainable growth.

    • Minimum Qualifications & Experience: Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Insurance, Risk, Business, Finance, or related field.

  • • Professional certifications such as ANZIIF, ACII/Chartered Insurer, or equivalent are highly desirable.

    • Experience:

  • • 1015 years of experience in general insurance.

  • • Proficiency in underwriting (Property, Engineering, Liability).

  • • Demonstrated expertise in handling complex claims within industrial, liability, marine, or aviation segments.

  • • Mandatory exposure to reinsurance (both treaty and facultative).

  • • Prior leadership roles like Head of Underwriting/Claims/Reinsurance or senior managerial positions in a reputable insurer.

  • • Experience in operational transformation or system migration is an added advantage.

    • This role is ideal for:

  • • Senior managers in mid-sized insurers looking to transition to the C-Suite.

  • • Mid-level managers from large insurers with strong technical expertise seeking accelerated career growth.

  • • Insurance professionals with a well-rounded background in underwriting, claims, and reinsurance.

  • • Leaders who thrive in hands-on roles, diverse environments, and challenges presented by emerging markets.

    • Location: Port Moresby, PNG

    Industry: General Insurance (Property, Liability, Engineering, Marine, and specialist

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