Director – Practice (Insurance)

Practice Leadership & Strategy

• Define the combined strategy and capability roadmap for P&C and Life Insurance practices.
• Build reusable domain frameworks, solution accelerators, modernization blueprints, and reference architectures.
• Develop partnerships with leading platforms (Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, Sapiens, EIS, OIPA, FINEOS, etc.).
• Drive P&L ownership, revenue growth, and contribution margin for the insurance practice.
• Monitor industry trends to shape future offerings (e.g., parametric insurance, embedded insurance, behavior‑based life products).

Business Growth & Go‑To‑Market

• Support large multi‑tower RFPs and transformation pursuits across P&C and Life Insurance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Alliances, and Pre‑Sales teams to define differentiated GTM offerings.
• Create value propositions for policy admin modernization, underwriting transformation, AI/ML initiatives, and claims innovation.
• Engage in analyst briefings, industry forums, and thought leadership to enhance market visibility.

Client Advisory & Consulting

• Serve as a strategic advisor to CXOs of insurers, reinsurers, MGAs, TPAs, pension providers, and group benefit administrators.
• Lead consulting engagements around: 
  • Core system modernization (Guidewire, Duck Creek, Majesco, OIPA, EIS, etc.)
  • Underwriting transformation & risk assessment
  • Claims modernization & automation
  • Data modernization, cloud strategy, AI/ML use cases
  • Actuarial support and regulatory compliance (IFRS17, LDTI, NAIC guidelines, Solvency II)
• Define future‑state operating models and transformation roadmaps.

. Delivery Oversight & Governance

• Ensure domain-aligned delivery excellence across both P&C and Life programs.
• Govern multi‑year transformation engagements (core PAS, claims/billing, digital portals, underwriting engines, data/AI).
• Proactively manage risks, quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and productivity initiatives.

. People Leadership & Capability Development

• Build and manage a high-performing team of domain SMEs, solution architects, and consultants across P&C and Life.
• Define learning paths, certification programs (LOMA, CPCU, AINS, platform certifications).
• Promote a culture of innovation, thought leadership, and knowledge sharing.
• Coach teams on domain depth, consulting skills, and client engagement capabilities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of insurance products, distribution channels, and regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of core insurance systems (policy admin, claims, billing, CRM).
• Familiarity with industry platforms (Guidewire, Duck Creek, SAP FS, Majesco, etc.).
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex insurance concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or related fields.
• Professional certifications (AINS, CPCU, LOMA, etc.) preferred.

Certification – 

1. Insurance Domain Certifications

2. LOMA (FLMI, ALMI), ARA, AIAA, or equivalent. 

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