About This Role
"Job Description
HEAD – INSURANCE OPERATIONS
Underwriting | Insurance Operations | Team Management | Process Excellence
Location: Surat
Experience: 5–10 Years
Job timings- 9:30am to 7:00pm
Employment Type: Full-Time
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for an experienced Head – Insurance Operations to take complete ownership of the insurance operations function. The role will oversee underwriting, policy execution, servicing, team management, CRM/MIS, process improvement and coordination with insurers and clients. The ideal candidate should have strong practical exposure to General & Life Insurance, particularly commercial insurance, along with proven leadership and operational management skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead and manage the complete insurance operations team and ensure smooth day-to-day functioning.
• Oversee underwriting and risk assessment across Fire, Marine, Burglary, WC, Group Mediclaim,
Group Term Life, Motor, Property, Liability and other commercial insurance products.
• Review quotations, proposals, policy terms, coverage, exclusions and supporting
documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely policy issuance, endorsements, renewals, claims coordination and policy servicing.
• Manage CRM, MIS, operational data and performance tracking.
• Allocate responsibilities, monitor team performance and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Coordinate effectively with insurance companies, clients, surveyors, brokers and internal teams.
• Develop and implement SOPs, operational controls and quality-check mechanisms to minimize errors.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve TAT, efficiency and service quality.
• Ensure adherence to internal processes, documentation standards and applicable insurance regulations.
• Prepare and monitor operational reports, team KPIs and management MIS.
• Drive continuous process improvement and build scalable operational systems.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• 5–10 years of experience in Insurance Operations, Underwriting or a similar leadership role.
• Strong practical knowledge of General & Life Insurance, with significant exposure to commercial insurance.
• Hands-on experience in underwriting, policy documentation, endorsements, renewals and servicing.
• Strong understanding of insurance processes, risk assessment and policy administration.
• Proven experience in team management and operational leadership.
• Excellent communication, coordination and negotiation skills.
• Good knowledge of CRM, MIS, Excel and insurance operational systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and process-driven.
• Ability to take complete ownership and work in a fast-paced environment."