Baqar Ayaz, Senior Underwriter Asst. Manager

Baqar Ayaz

Senior Underwriter Asst. Manager

Saudi Arabian Cooperative Insurance Co. (SAICO)

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting, Economics
Experience
22 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :22 years, 5 Months

Senior Underwriter Asst. Manager at Saudi Arabian Cooperative Insurance Co. (SAICO)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since November 2020

Working as a Senior Underwriter (Regional Underwriter) Assistant Manager Underwriting in Western Region (Jeddah).

Technical Manager at Best Insurance & Reinsurance Brokers
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since March 2016

Handling all inquires for quotations and claims

Team Leader - General Lines at Insurance House Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2011 to February 2016

 Playing a major role in the General Insurance department of the Central Regional Office which coordinates all the insurance related activities.
 Dealing with various International and local Insurers like AXA, Medgulf, Tawuinya (Key Accounts), Malath, Trade Union Ins. SAICO, Allianz etc, in connection with various insurance and re-insurance related jobs.
 Providing Client services to our International and Local Clients like ANB, KUDU, McDonals, Al Issa group etc
 Conducting periodical meetings with the Clients to discuss and evaluate the Insurance coverage, Insurance major claims, Claims Paid, Claims rejections, Premium Outstanding, and other major issues related to the insurance.
 After assessing the risk preparing Broking Slips, to approach the market to obtain quotations.
 Making Quote Analysis by making comparison sheets for the rates, benefits, Terms, conditions and recommending the client to the best offer and benefits quoted by the insurer.
 Reminding & collecting the premium payments from the clients, when the premium amount become due.
 Handling General Lines claims (other than Motor) Keeping separate record for tracking the submitted claims to the insurers and follow-up them, if any submitted claims taking more than agreed days for the settlement.
 Conducting meetings with the Clients and Underwriters in order to discuss and solve the issues related to the policy.
 Communicating with the Clients and Underwriters for their day to day insurance related needs.

General Claims Officer at The Mediterranean & Gulf Insurance & Reinsurance Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2005 to April 2009

 Handled all General Lines claims except Motor from the registration of claims up to their settlement. Plan, organize and direct all activities of claims and survey department.
 Generates outstanding & paid reports and also manages preparation of all the desired management reports regarding claims.
 Conducted claim survey and preparing reports. Appointing loss adjuster as deemed necessary.
 Identify and communicate to Underwriting Department, any environmental, regulatory, or claim issues that may affect results.
 Approved claims up to delegated authority. Presented claim studies to the management in excess of authority.
 Negotiate settlement of complex/sensitive nature claims with effective control and manage “out of court” settlements.
 Handled recoveries from third parties, Carriers and parties held liable.
 Also Handled Fac. Inward claims. Liaising with the Reinsurers when inquiries arise.

General Claims Supervisor at Saudi Allied Co. For Cooperative Insurance Co. (SACIR)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2000 to February 2005

 Worked in General Claims Department as General Claims Supervisor. Handling all General Claims with a limited staff.
 Preparing claims bordereau i.e. monthly quarterly and yearly, both paid and outstanding claims.
 Supervised and guided employees on organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments.
 Handling recoveries from third parties, Carriers and parties held liable.
 Ensure claims are valid and settlements are made according to company practices and procedures.
 Identify valid/invalid claims by careful analysis of the terms and conditions of the policy together with the claim information.

Technical Assistant at MADI INSURANCE SERVICES (MIS)
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • April 2000 to October 2000

 Collecting information from customer, sending Broking Slips to various Insurers consisting of suggested rate, cover, terms and conditions as per the risk requirement.
 Risk presentation to different insurance companies through survey reports, Broking Slips and letters.
 Providing best and most suitable cover at most economic cost to customers through various Insurers.
 Preparing quotations and comparison sheets of best insurance companies for client’s selection.
 Guidance to clients in any claim and responsible for correspondence with Insured and Insurer.

Junior Underwriter at ASKARI INSURANCE COMPANY
  • Pakistan
  • January 2000 to March 2000

 Preparing of various lines of Insurance Quotations for Direct Customers and Brokers.
 Issuing and preparation of policy documents and attaching Clauses and Warranties.
 Issuing different types of Endorsements i.e. Addition, Deletion, Renewal or Cancellation.
 Preparation of Renewal Notices every month after checking the loss ratio of clients.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting, Economics
  • at University of the Punjab Lahore Pakistan
  • December 1999

Bachelor's of Commerce

Specialties & Skills

Insurance
Insurance Claims
Underwriting
Customer Service
General Business Administration
Underwriting & Claims
Underwriting & Claims

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Intermediate
Urdu
Expert

Memberships

CII
  • Student
  • January 2014

Training and Certifications

IFCE (Training)
Training Institute:
Institute of Banking
Date Attended:
January 2013
Duration:
120 hours

Hobbies

  • Playing Cricket, Swimming
    Played at college level cricket team