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Masarath Nida Siddiqui

Hyderabad,India
Masarath Nida Siddiqui

Summary

  • Experienced Insurance professional with over 5+ years of experience in multiple domains such as UK-European Denmark, US Retirement, P&C Insurance, US Farm Insurance, and US Health Care.
  • Worked as a Process Specialist with Cognizant Technology Solutions Ltd.
  • Good knowledge of UK-European Denmark, US Retirement, Property and Casualty Insurance & US Health Care operations and training.
  • Complete the trainer training program and trained around 40+ new joiners throughout the career.
  • Good knowledge of data handling, data interpretation, and driving insights by evaluating data through different sources.
  • Completed the process transition for the Hyderabad and Noida locations.
  • Abled to introduce & complete 5 New business improvement projects using Lean Six Sigma methodology –

1. UW ID Validation tool – 100% impact on accuracy and 20% reduction in AHT.

2. Status identifier utility – 70% impact on Client escalation.

3. Combination tool – 100% impact on accuracy and 25% reduction in AHT.

4. Proposal generation utility – 36% impact on accuracy.

5. Pest Certificate tool – 100% impact on client escalation and 60% reduction in AHT.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work history

Cognizant Technology Solutions
Hyderabad, India

Process specialist
10.2020 - 12.2023

Job overview

§ Property & Casualty Insurance for UK Client
• Trained on Tech and Non-Tech activities such as Quotes Documents, Annual Package Review, Rescue, CL Motor policy, Semler Retails / CFCO, Ad-hoc, Send Copy Policies, Change Policy Period, and Moved Tied Agent.
• Support and guidance to the team members by sharing knowledge during case processing.
• Manage team Production, Escalation, Update, and Downtime trackers.
• Create the best practice and knowledge-sharing database to improve the overall quality & productivity.

• Applied a positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
• Helped organizations improve customer satisfaction and achieve measurable results.

• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

§ Property & Casualty Insurance for US Client
• Query and Exceptions Handling.
• In charge of Quality Control.
• Set up new customer profiles(Quoting a quote)/issued new Business tasks upon Underwriters' approval and also handled the renewal and change request policies of existing customers.
• Facilitated meetings: daily stand-up, backlog grooming, planning, and review.
• Assists with performance Improvement activities.
• Prepare and present quotes for various customers regarding products and administer all general liability claims.
• Attending weekly calls with Onshore clients to discuss process performance training and talent development.
• To give a walkthrough to the team on errors received in the process.
• Encourage the development of clear objectives and action plans.
• Conduct Quality and suspense condition analysis and publish the reports.
• Part of the communication pillar and people pillar creating forums to engage TM's and organizing activities.
• Manage leave calendar in capacity planning and effective leave management.
• Interact with clients to meet process deliverables and manage and resolve escalations and issues raised by clients.
• Allocate Production, alongside forecast Quality and system issues, reports to the team.
• Render floor support to assist the production team.

Optum Global Solution
Hyderabad, India

Employer Installation Coordinator
02.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview

Employer Installation Coordinator – Optum Global Services (US Client)

06th Feb'19 – 4th Feb'20

  • Provided support to existing customers to upgrade, downgrade, and modify their insurance policy as per their requirements.
  • Responsible for the accurate processing and completion of the claims model.
  • Generated MP (Medical Plan) rates and axillary plan rates for the customer.
  • Keyed in the customer information on the web application known as PRIME/UPAA.
  • Processed model that routes out of automatic adjudication within current turnaround standards.
  • Conducted Process Knowledge tests monthly.
  • Generated customer eligibility reports through Prime and web screen applications.
  • Met the production and quality targets on a daily within the TAT.
  • Performed internal audit to assist the team in maintaining quality.
  • Effective participation in Team Huddles & Client touch base calls to share improvement ideas.
  • Kept track of inventory to ensure cases were completed within the timeline.
  • Conducted weekly huddles to explain & cascade process updates to the team.
  • Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance, or profitability.

Artech Infossystems Private Limited
Hyderabad, India

Claim Analyst (FTC)
06.2018 - 02.2019

Job overview

Claims Analyst – Artech Infosystems Private Limited (US Client)
27th Jun'18 – 31st Jan'19

  • Built-up customer accounts onto the web-based application i.e., ACIS.
  • Worked on various policies & plans using SOP (Standard Operating Procedure).
  • Attained various customer eligibilities through prime and web screen applications.
  • Met the production and quality targets on a daily within the TAT.
    Processed the claims and answered questions from agents, adjusters, underwriting teams and insured about claims.
  • Handled company confidential data according to policy & guidelines.
    Approached the Onshore SMEs through CEs to evaluate & simplify incoming requests.
  • Processed the claims and answered questions from agents, adjusters, underwriting teams and insured about claims.
    Proactively participated in team huddles to share ideas and thoughts regarding the process.
    Supported team in achieving business metrics.

Education

Osmania University
Hyderabad, India

Master of Business Administration from Finance/HR

University overview

St.Anns Degree College of Women
Hyderabad, India

Bachelor of Commerce from Honours

University overview

Skills

  • Process mapping
  • Multi-tasking
  • Strong communication skills & Analytical skills
  • Capable of handling responsibilities individually & self-motivated in achieving goals
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, taking ownership of issues, and determination to follow things
  • Capable of delivering results in high-pressure and time-sensitive situations
  • Legacy system software such as TIA, MIT CODAN, EDI Portal, Kunde Log, Power BI, Agent Centre, Mainframe, and Reference Connect

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Urdu
Native

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Awarded by Client Recognition/ Appreciation 3 times.
  • Awarded by “Best Employee” – Annual award for maintaining accuracy and productivity.
  • Awarded by “Working as One” on calibrating effectively & efficiently in team – multiple times.
  • Awarded by “Excellent Performance” – Amber award 5 times.
  • Awarded by “Employee of the Month”
  • Awarded by “Extra Miler – Exceeding expectations” – Coral award 4 times.
  • Awarded by “Top Performer” – Quarterly award.

Timeline

Process specialist
Cognizant Technology Solutions
10.2020 - 12.2023
Employer Installation Coordinator
Optum Global Solution
02.2019 - 02.2020
Claim Analyst (FTC)
Artech Infossystems Private Limited
06.2018 - 02.2019
Osmania University
Master of Business Administration from Finance/HR
St.Anns Degree College of Women
Bachelor of Commerce from Honours
Masarath Nida Siddiqui