About
Senior insurance and BFSI sales professional with 20+ years of experience across life insurance, regional business leadership, agency distribution, sales management and market development. Experienced in leading multi-location teams, building high-performing distribution networks, driving new business and renewal performance, strengthening advisor productivity, and developing future leaders. Currently serving as Regional Manager with Shriram Life Insurance, overseeing 9 Branch Managers and a 50-member sales organisation across the Dehradun region. Open to international remote or India-based remote/hybrid leadership opportunities in life/general insurance, broking, reinsurance, fintech, asset management and wider BFSI.
Experience6
Regional Manager – Sales
Sep 2023 — PresentShriram Life Insurance Company Limited
Leading regional sales and distribution through 9 Branch Managers and a 50-member sales team. Driving new business, sales productivity, and renewal performance with structured reviews and targeted execution. Building a strong regional distribution network targeting 100 high-productivity Smart / Lakhpati advisors. Developed internal leadership by promoting 3 Front-Line Managers to Branch Managers and enhancing FLM productivity, with over 60% achieving incentive qualification.
Executive Territory Manager
Oct 2013 — Sep 2023Reliance Life Insurance Company Limited
Managed two locations with a team of 12 Managers overseeing productivity, quality, absenteeism, attrition, and customer complaints. Led recruitment and development of sales managers and agency managers. Achieved recognition as Zone-level high-growth Branch Manager, produced MDRT achievers and maintained strong policy performance. Drove branch success through CEO’s Arise Dream Project achieving Rank 1 for two years and expanded the initiative regionally.
Assistant Channel Head (ACH)
Apr 2012 — Dec 2013HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited
Led a team of 12 managers managing recruitment, business generation, sales capability building, and distribution planning. Successfully established branch infrastructure and positioned Muzaffarnagar branch as the number one in the region. Earned multiple recognitions and awards from senior leadership.
Branch Manager
Oct 2008 — Apr 2012Reliance Life Insurance Company Limited
Managed three locations with a 12-manager team focusing on sales performance, recruitment, and customer service. Awarded Top Branch Manager at the zonal level and achieved the highest coding score. Developed multiple sales managers for promotion and achieved top rankings in health policy sales. Consistently qualified for zonal and pan-India recognition.
Sales Manager / Agency Development
Mar 2006 — Sep 2008Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Limited
Recruited, trained, and activated over 90 insurance consultants through social networks and market sourcing. Achieved the highest team activation in the region, produced MDRT achievers, and facilitated team members' promotions. Delivered ₹1 crore in collected premiums over two years.
Project Coordinator
2000 — 2006Avasthi Construction Limited
Coordinated manpower, machinery, and material resources to support operational efficiency. Contributed to process improvements and operational controls to reduce wastage and improve productivity.