SAJITH MARAKAR
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Experienced Loss Adjuster with expertise in marine, property, TPL, engineering, motor, and medical sectors. Specialises in marine cargo surveys, accident investigations, claims handling, and settlement negotiation. Manages corporate client relationships and leads branch operations, focusing on team development and performance. Excels in business development, MIS reporting, and salvage negotiations.
Overview
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4
Languages
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Loss Adjusting & Surveys
Consolidated Bureau LLC
Abu Dhabi
2012.02 - 2026.10
- Lead and supervise all loss adjusting, claims and survey assignments across UAE.
- Led claims and survey assignments, ensuring adherence to industry standards and enhancing overall service quality.
- Negotiate settlements between insurers and customers to achieve amicable resolutions.
- Established and nurtured relationships with insurers, ship owners, P&I clubs, and agents to facilitate effective collaboration and support.
- Conduct marine cargo surveys, small craft accident surveys, and pre-insurance inspections.
- Allocate assignments, monitor progress and ensure timely reporting.
- Oversaw business development efforts and ensured accuracy of management information systems to drive informed decision-making.
- Arrange salvage buyers and negotiate salvage value for insurers.
Branch Manager
SALAMA Insurance Co PJSC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2007.07 - 2012.01
- Managed branch operations, overseeing budgeting, planning, and business development initiatives.
- Built and led a high-performing sales team.
- Recruited, trained and motivated sales teams.
- Designed and implemented training programs.
- Established new corporate relationships and improved branch performance.
- Built strong relationships with corporate clients.
- Maintained MIS for business development activities.
- Documented significant accomplishments in various projects.
- “Recruited and trained sales team, designed and implemented training programmes, and established new corporate relationships.”
Team Leader
Finance House PJSC
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2005.05 - 2007.07
- Led a team of 15 Personal Finance Officers (Car Loans & Credit Cards).
- Achieved and maintained sales targets consistently
- Managed daily performance, credit follow-ups, and sales MIS to ensure team alignment with targets.
- Executed promotional and lead-generation activities to drive customer engagement and sales growth.
- Recognised as the “Star Performer” by the Chairman.
- “Star Performer Appreciation… Continuously achieved above target… Actively participated in the implementation of the CRM.”
- Supported implementation of CRM and sales management software to streamline operations and enhance data tracking.
- Assisted customers and coordinated with corporate clients.
- Outlined key accomplishments
Unit Manager
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Ltd
CHENNAI, INDIA
2002.12 - 2005.01
- Led a team of 30 Insurance & Investment Advisors.
- Managed recruitment, training, and monitoring of sales contests, enhancing team capabilities.
- Built a stable, high-performing advisor team.
- Designed programs that elevated business quality, directly contributing to team success.
- Conducted corporate presentations to engage HNI clients, fostering strong client relationships.
- Received recognition for outstanding performance and contributions to team success.
- Won “Howz That Award” for outstanding contributions.
- Won multiple sales contests including “Mission Impossible”.
- “Won HOWZ THAT AWARD… programs designed and implemented… won many sales contests including Mission Impossible.”
Education
MBA - Marketing
Bharathidasan University
Trichy, IndiaB.Sc - Mathematics
Calicut University
Kerala, IndiaSkills
- Loss adjusting
- Cargo surveys
- Claims negotiation
- Salvage negotiation
- Risk Assessment
- Business development
- Operations leadership
- Client management
- Training and coaching
- MS Office Suite
- Office suite expertise
Certification
- Team Behaviour Management – IIM Ahmedabad
- Leadership Development – NIS
- Management Development Programs – ICICI Prudential
- Negotiation Skills – Spearhead Training
- Dimensions of Sales Success – Spearhead Training
- Direct Sales Training – NIS Ahmedabad (Cadila)
Languages
English
Tamil
Malayalam
Hindi
Hobbies
Reading, Writing, Travelling
Publications
- Articles published in Mathrubhumi, Rediff and ChennaiOnline
- “My articles have been published in the leading Malayalam daily 'Mathrubhumi',
Additional information
- Date of Birth: 22 Nov 1972
- UAE Driving Licence No: 518617/A
- Religion: Islam
- USA Visa: B1/B2
Timeline
Head of Loss Adjusting & Surveys
Consolidated Bureau LLC
2012.02 - 2026.10
Branch Manager
SALAMA Insurance Co PJSC
2007.07 - 2012.01
Team Leader
Finance House PJSC
2005.05 - 2007.07
Unit Manager
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Ltd
2002.12 - 2005.01
B.Sc - Mathematics
Calicut University
MBA - Marketing
Bharathidasan University