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Arjun Sasidharan Nair

Arjun Sasidharan Nair

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Experienced and performance-driven Insurance Operations and Project Specialist with over 15 years of expertise in the insurance sector across the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and India. Demonstrated success in leading insurance projects, policy management, client onboarding, Underwriting, and cross-functional coordination. Adept at aligning project goals with operational workflows to deliver seamless execution and regulatory compliance. Skilled in life, Health, Motor, and Commercial & General Insurance processes with a deep focus on customer satisfaction and business transformation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Insurance Mentor(4 Months Contract)

ALLIAD
Dubai, UAE
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Streamlined insurance processes across Marine, Motor, and General insurance lines to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Designed and structured comprehensive insurance workflows and conducted training sessions for multiple departments to ensure smooth adoption.
  • Provided expert advice on insurance processes and coverage for diverse projects, ensuring risk mitigation and compliance.
  • Reviewed various contracts, offering legal and operational support to commercial and operational teams to safeguard company interests.
  • Collaborated with Alliad offices, brokers, and the Insurance & Claims departments to consolidate and manage insurance policies effectively.
  • Reduced company risk exposure by leveraging all available contractual and legal protections, ensuring robust defense mechanisms.


Senior insurance operations specialist

Watania Insurance PJSC
Dubai, UAE
10.2023 - 02.2025

Projects-System Migration from ILAS to UPSURE

  • Spock for the design and structuring of the UPSURE software interface to align with operational needs.
  • Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and performed thorough retesting to ensure system functionality.
  • Provided critical input based on operations requirements to enhance software performance.
  • Executed comprehensive system testing, including fund switching and evaluation of new fund performance.
  • Facilitated direct meetings and discussions with the UPSURE software development team to resolve issues and clarify requirements.
  • Managed end-to-end term policy life cycle testing, covering login, underwriting, fund switching, endorsements, claims, cancellations, and surrender processes.
  • Performed maturity policy testing to validate system accuracy and processing.
  • Monitored and documented system behavior, identifying errors and recommending corrective actions.
  • Coordinated closely with the IT team for management and maintenance of the testing platform.
  • Acted as the single point of contact (SPOC) between IT and business teams to streamline communication and issue resolution

Operations

  • Performing end to end back end process for all individual life insurance policies
  • Policy Administration
  • Customer Servicing, Resolving customer complaints and queries.
  • Increased Customer Retention, Operation Persistency & Renewals collection management.
  • Financial Payout processing(Surrender, Partial withdrawal, Claims)
  • Performing Financial & Non Financial Alterations / Endorsements processing.
  • Perform Fund switching and follow ups with All funds
  • Manage STP underwriting and referring to Reinsures
  • AML compliance adherences accordance to CBUAE regulations.
  • Worked with large volumes of data, completed accurate calculations, and presented results in required formats.
  • Completed accurate transactions following internal standards, industry best practices, and applicable regulations.
  • Identified and help to correct errors in financial data, system migration and accounting practices.
  • Wrote reports detailing actions for internal use, client review, or official recordkeeping.
  • Investigate claims, compiling data, researching issues, and preparing well-founded solutions.

Insurance Operations Specialist

Orient Insurance PJSC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Policy Administration
  • Customer Servicing, Resolving customer complaints and queries.
  • Increased Customer Retention , Operation Persistency & Renewals collection management.
  • Building positive relationships with customers and business associates.
  • Performing policy servicing request , reinstatements of policies
  • Convincing customers to renew contracts on time.
  • Meeting with sales team to propose customer retention solutions
  • Reporting and mange MIS
  • Financial Payout processing(Surrender, Partial withdrawal, Claims)
  • Financial & Non Financial Alterations / Endorsements processing.
  • AML compliance adherences accordance to CBUAE regulations.
  • Writing reports detailing actions for internal use, client review, or official recordkeeping.

SENIOR INSURANCE OFFICER

Nasser Saeed Al-Hajri Contracting Company
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
07.2018 - 08.2020
  • Point of Contact of Insurance Companies for Empanelment, with NSH for all types of queries & Issues
  • Submission of Claims & Follow up payments various insurance companies
  • Organizing Quarterly meetings with insurance companies for Loss Ratio Analysis, Various discussions
  • Renewal & New Business processing of Automobile & Commercial policies

Customer Service & Medical Insurance Coordinator

Lifeline Hospital Oman
Sohar
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • To perform Inpatient& Outpatient bills with Current Procedure Terminologies CPT & ICD codes.
  • Obtaining prior authorization and pre-certification for outpatient procedures.
  • Checking eligibility of insurance card holders for different benefits like dental, optical, maternity, Lab tests, Radiology Procedures

Customer Service Executive

Reliance Life Insurance
Trivandrum, India
07.2013 - 12.2015
  • Handling Customer queries through email, phone, and walk-in customers
  • Login and Issuance of Life insurance Policies
  • Preliminary underwriter at branch
  • Resolved complaints with proactive problem-solving and analysis.

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

Birla Sun life Insurance
Bangalore, India
11.2010 - 07.2013
  • Working as preliminary underwriter for life insurance policies at branch level
  • Preparing and distributing reports to various managers and advisors
  • Handled and Resolved customer queries & complaints through E-mail, Phone, and Walk-in customers

Education

Diploma - CII Level 3 Certificate in Insurance

Chartered Insurance Institute
UAE
01.2025 -

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING&TAX

Vinayaka Mission University
Salem,Tamilnadu
06.2009

Skills

  • Operating Procedures: Expertise in developing and implementing efficient operational workflows
  • Project Management: Skilled in planning, executing, and monitoring insurance and business projects
  • Customer Engagement: Strong ability to build lasting client relationships and enhance customer satisfaction
  • Customer Service: Proven track record in delivering exceptional service and resolving client issues promptly
  • Accounting Skills: Knowledge of insurance accounting, reconciliation, and financial accuracy
  • Multi-tasking: Capable of managing multiple responsibilities and meeting tight deadlines effectively
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to align team objectives with business goals through data-driven strategies
  • Problem-solving: Adept at identifying issues, analyzing risks, and delivering practical solutions
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse stakeholders
  • Team Building: Experienced in fostering team collaboration and maintaining a positive work environment
  • Account Management: Proficient in managing client portfolios, renewals, and client queries
  • Insurance Underwriting: Understanding of risk assessment and policy evaluation processes
  • Customer Retention Techniques: Skilled in implementing strategies to improve client loyalty and reduce attrition

Languages

Malayalam
Native language
English
Master or proficient
C2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
Tamil
Intermediate

Timeline

Insurance Mentor(4 Months Contract)

ALLIAD
02.2025 - 06.2025

Diploma - CII Level 3 Certificate in Insurance

Chartered Insurance Institute
01.2025 -

Senior insurance operations specialist

Watania Insurance PJSC
10.2023 - 02.2025

Insurance Operations Specialist

Orient Insurance PJSC
10.2022 - 09.2023

SENIOR INSURANCE OFFICER

Nasser Saeed Al-Hajri Contracting Company
07.2018 - 08.2020

Customer Service & Medical Insurance Coordinator

Lifeline Hospital Oman
01.2016 - 05.2018

Customer Service Executive

Reliance Life Insurance
07.2013 - 12.2015

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

Birla Sun life Insurance
11.2010 - 07.2013

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING&TAX

Vinayaka Mission University
Arjun Sasidharan Nair