About Me
Results-driven Medical Insurance Professional with 15+ years of experience across the GCC in health insurance employee benefits underwriting and operations. Proven expertise in risk assessment, process optimization, and …
Results-driven Medical Insurance Professional with 15+ years of experience across the GCC in health insurance employee benefits underwriting and operations. Proven expertise in risk assessment, process optimization, and managing client portfolios. Recognized for driving operational excellence, implementing streamlined workflows, and consistently exceeding service-level expectations. Equipped with certifications in PMP, Salesforce, and Data Analysis, I bring a strong blend of technical skills, leadership, and customer-focused solutions.
Experience
Account Executive – Health Underwriting & Broker Management
<p>Conducted in-depth risk assessments for SME and individual proposals, ensuring alignment with company underwriting policies and issued competitive quotes.</p><p> Directly reported to Chief Underwriting Officer and COO.</p><p> Collaborated with international brokers and clients across Europe, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, and Africa, driving successful business transactions.</p><p> Developed and enforced medical operations policies, ensuring compliance, quality assurance, and operational efficiency.</p><p> Resolved system challenges in Vumi agent portals and end-user applications, enhancing client experience.</p><p> Delivered accurate monthly/yearly KPI reports and dashboards, leveraging data analysis to inform leadership decisions.</p><p> Led training sessions for new team members on underwriting systems and workflows.</p><p> Consistently surpassed service level expectations, ensuring superior client and broker satisfaction.</p>
Group Medical & Life Underwriter
<p>Evaluated and underwrote corporate health insurance proposals, conducting detailed risk assessments using statistical analysis tools.</p><p> Established efficient communication with TPAs (Vidal Health) and international reinsurers (AXA) for seamless policy management.</p><p> Created competitive quotations and policy terms, negotiating favorable outcomes with brokers and clients.</p><p> Monitored and improved medical processes to meet service standards and SLA compliance.</p><p> Provided actionable weekly management reports and insights, supporting business decisions.</p><p> Achieved 20% productivity improvement through process enhancements.</p>
Assistant Manager – Medical Operations
<p>Led as Cluster Manager, overseeing high-value brokers and clients (Nasco, Marsh, Willis etc) with exceptional service delivery.</p><p> Designed and implemented workflows and quality audit processes, improving productivity and transaction accuracy.</p><p> Played a pivotal role in the CRM implementation and testing phase, ensuring process automation and system efficiency.</p><p> Produced and presented DHA reports and dashboard analytics for senior leadership for performance monitoring.</p><p> Recognized as the ’Champion’ in Medical Operations for effectively resolving complaints and meeting SLAs.</p><p> Provided subject matter expertise for UAT projects and developed training initiatives to bridge knowledge gaps within teams.</p>
Senior Medical Underwriting Officer
<p>Issued quotes for Large Groups and SMEs including GLPA and Medical lines.</p><p> Implemented effective succession planning strategies to drive operational success, employee development, and managed all medical business activities for the branch.</p><p> Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring strong client retention by resolving escalated issues and providing on-the-spot solutions for complex queries.</p><p> Addressed client concerns related to insurance policies and reviewed policy terms to confirm coverage for specific claims.</p><p> Maintained service ticket systems and trackers, ensuring timely and accurate updates to optimize issue resolution processes.</p><p> Established new partnerships with healthcare network providers in Qatar to expand service offerings.</p>
Medical Underwriting Officer
<p>Managed a high-value client portfolio, including direct clients such as Ooredoo, Schlumberger, and MISwaco as well as brokers like Marsh Qatar, Nasco Qatar, and Insure Direct.</p><p> Exceeded targets in customer retention, client satisfaction, and support services by delivering exceptional customer experiences.</p><p> Collaborated with the underwriting team, providing critical data and market insights to support accurate new business quotations.</p><p> Streamlined RI claims workflows by coordinating effectively with TPAs and in-house claims teams, ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs.</p><p> Contributed to sales initiatives by participating in market development, assisting in formulating sales and pricing strategies.</p>
Underwriting Assistant – Corporate Sales
<p>Issued quotes for corporate accounts, ensuring compliance with underwriting manuals and checklists.</p><p> Generated comprehensive management reports, including policy wording reports, monthly breakdown reports, and weekly renewal reports.</p><p> Conducted weekly updates of the final renewal follow-up report based on Health Information System (HIS) data.</p><p> Developed age bands for new business, aligning with client and broker-provided information.</p><p> Recognized as Best Employee and nominated for an award for exceptional performance.</p>
Instructor / Trainer
<p>Delivered training in computer education and related subjects.</p>