Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Shaw Insurance, you will play a pivotal role in leading the strategic direction and operational aspects of our newly established general insurance company. Backed by reputed investors, Shaw Insurance aims to redefine customer-centricity, digital innovation, and operational excellence in the Indian non-life insurance sector. Your mission will be to provide seamless, transparent, and accessible insurance solutions for individuals and businesses, ensuring their protection. In this leadership position, you will be responsible for launching, building, and growing Shaw Insurance into a leading general insurance provider in India. The role requires a visionary leader with a profound understanding of regulatory frameworks, digital transformation, and the ability to scale high-performance teams and products in a competitive and regulated industry. Your key responsibilities will include developing and executing the company's long-term vision, mission, and strategy in alignment with market opportunities and board expectations. You will build and lead a high-impact leadership team across various functions such as product, distribution, underwriting, claims, technology, finance, and compliance. Driving growth across retail, SME, and commercial insurance lines through omni-channel strategies will be essential, along with identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and customer insights. Ensuring full compliance with IRDAI regulations, maintaining a strong corporate governance structure, and leveraging technology and data analytics for operational efficiency will be crucial aspects of your role. Additionally, you will oversee financial management, talent acquisition, retention, training, and leadership development to build a robust organizational capability. The ideal candidate for this position should possess over 20 years of experience in the general insurance industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or CXO role. A deep understanding of underwriting, claims, distribution, reinsurance, and IRDAI regulations is required, along with a proven track record of building and scaling insurance businesses. Educational qualifications in Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, Risk Management, or related fields are preferred, with an MBA or relevant certifications considered advantageous. Preferred traits for this role include experience in start-up or digital-first insurance environments, excellent communication and presentation skills, a strong network with industry stakeholders, and the ability to balance customer-first thinking with regulatory prudence and financial discipline.,