Athira Rajeev
Manager - General Underwriting | Head of General Underwriting at YAS Takaful- Claim this Profile
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Andrew Smith MSc
Athira, who was an exceptional General Underwriting Manager at Yas Takaful. Throughout her tenure, Athira consistently showcased an exceptional level of expertise, and an unwavering commitment to her role and the company. Athira's profound understanding of the insurance industry, particularly in the realm of general underwriting, . Her ability to analyse complex risks and make well-informed decisions ensured she made sound judgements. Athira's strategic mindset and meticulous attention to detail significantly contributed to the success of her department. One of Athira's most remarkable attributes was her collaborative approach with her team. Under her guidance, her team flourished, creating a positive work environment. Athira's approachability and willingness to listen to her team members' ideas and concerns fostered an atmosphere of respect and motivation, resulting in exemplary performance from the underwriting team. Moreover, Athira's dedication to customer satisfaction was unparalleled. She prioritised building strong and lasting relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were not only met but exceeded. Her professionalism, empathy, and genuine care for clients set yje standard. In summary, Atria's contributions as the General Underwriting Manager at Yas Takaful were invaluable. I wholeheartedly endorse Athira for any future endeavors and have no doubt that she will continue to excel and make a significant impact wherever she goes.
Arjun G C
I had the opportunity to work with Athira albeit briefly. She is a technically sound resource in her area of expertise and her desire to support business wins which she believed ought to be won was so visible. A practical underwriter that she is, her quick turnaround time and strong relationship management skills with related stakeholders further amplified her productivity and reinforced the high standards she had set for herself. I am sure she will be a good value add wherever she is and I wish her the very best in life.
Andrew Smith MSc
Athira, who was an exceptional General Underwriting Manager at Yas Takaful. Throughout her tenure, Athira consistently showcased an exceptional level of expertise, and an unwavering commitment to her role and the company. Athira's profound understanding of the insurance industry, particularly in the realm of general underwriting, . Her ability to analyse complex risks and make well-informed decisions ensured she made sound judgements. Athira's strategic mindset and meticulous attention to detail significantly contributed to the success of her department. One of Athira's most remarkable attributes was her collaborative approach with her team. Under her guidance, her team flourished, creating a positive work environment. Athira's approachability and willingness to listen to her team members' ideas and concerns fostered an atmosphere of respect and motivation, resulting in exemplary performance from the underwriting team. Moreover, Athira's dedication to customer satisfaction was unparalleled. She prioritised building strong and lasting relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were not only met but exceeded. Her professionalism, empathy, and genuine care for clients set yje standard. In summary, Atria's contributions as the General Underwriting Manager at Yas Takaful were invaluable. I wholeheartedly endorse Athira for any future endeavors and have no doubt that she will continue to excel and make a significant impact wherever she goes.
Arjun G C
I had the opportunity to work with Athira albeit briefly. She is a technically sound resource in her area of expertise and her desire to support business wins which she believed ought to be won was so visible. A practical underwriter that she is, her quick turnaround time and strong relationship management skills with related stakeholders further amplified her productivity and reinforced the high standards she had set for herself. I am sure she will be a good value add wherever she is and I wish her the very best in life.
Andrew Smith MSc
Athira, who was an exceptional General Underwriting Manager at Yas Takaful. Throughout her tenure, Athira consistently showcased an exceptional level of expertise, and an unwavering commitment to her role and the company. Athira's profound understanding of the insurance industry, particularly in the realm of general underwriting, . Her ability to analyse complex risks and make well-informed decisions ensured she made sound judgements. Athira's strategic mindset and meticulous attention to detail significantly contributed to the success of her department. One of Athira's most remarkable attributes was her collaborative approach with her team. Under her guidance, her team flourished, creating a positive work environment. Athira's approachability and willingness to listen to her team members' ideas and concerns fostered an atmosphere of respect and motivation, resulting in exemplary performance from the underwriting team. Moreover, Athira's dedication to customer satisfaction was unparalleled. She prioritised building strong and lasting relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were not only met but exceeded. Her professionalism, empathy, and genuine care for clients set yje standard. In summary, Atria's contributions as the General Underwriting Manager at Yas Takaful were invaluable. I wholeheartedly endorse Athira for any future endeavors and have no doubt that she will continue to excel and make a significant impact wherever she goes.
Arjun G C
I had the opportunity to work with Athira albeit briefly. She is a technically sound resource in her area of expertise and her desire to support business wins which she believed ought to be won was so visible. A practical underwriter that she is, her quick turnaround time and strong relationship management skills with related stakeholders further amplified her productivity and reinforced the high standards she had set for herself. I am sure she will be a good value add wherever she is and I wish her the very best in life.
Andrew Smith MSc
Athira, who was an exceptional General Underwriting Manager at Yas Takaful. Throughout her tenure, Athira consistently showcased an exceptional level of expertise, and an unwavering commitment to her role and the company. Athira's profound understanding of the insurance industry, particularly in the realm of general underwriting, . Her ability to analyse complex risks and make well-informed decisions ensured she made sound judgements. Athira's strategic mindset and meticulous attention to detail significantly contributed to the success of her department. One of Athira's most remarkable attributes was her collaborative approach with her team. Under her guidance, her team flourished, creating a positive work environment. Athira's approachability and willingness to listen to her team members' ideas and concerns fostered an atmosphere of respect and motivation, resulting in exemplary performance from the underwriting team. Moreover, Athira's dedication to customer satisfaction was unparalleled. She prioritised building strong and lasting relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were not only met but exceeded. Her professionalism, empathy, and genuine care for clients set yje standard. In summary, Atria's contributions as the General Underwriting Manager at Yas Takaful were invaluable. I wholeheartedly endorse Athira for any future endeavors and have no doubt that she will continue to excel and make a significant impact wherever she goes.
Arjun G C
I had the opportunity to work with Athira albeit briefly. She is a technically sound resource in her area of expertise and her desire to support business wins which she believed ought to be won was so visible. A practical underwriter that she is, her quick turnaround time and strong relationship management skills with related stakeholders further amplified her productivity and reinforced the high standards she had set for herself. I am sure she will be a good value add wherever she is and I wish her the very best in life.
Credentials
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Verified International Academic Qualifications
World Education ServicesJul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Certified in Anti Money Laundering in Insurance Laws & Best Practices
Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS)Jan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified in Data Consolidation & Analysis Using Excel
Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS)Jun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified in Property Insurance
Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS)Jun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified in Contractor’s All Risk (CAR)
Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS)Nov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Cert CII
Chartered Insurance InstituteNov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
CII (Award)
Chartered Insurance InstituteSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Galileo Core System
Emirates Aviation College, Dubai, UAEApr, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Computer Reservation System (CRS) - Galileo
B-GHUDMay, 2006- Nov, 2024
Experience
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YAS Takaful
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United Arab Emirates
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager - General Underwriting | Head of General Underwriting
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Emirates Insurance Company
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United Arab Emirates
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Insurance
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200 - 300 Employee
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Team Leader - Non Motor Underwriting (Corporate)
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Jun 2019 - Oct 2022
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Abu Dhabi National Takaful P.S.C "Takaful"
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United Arab Emirates
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Underwriter - Technical Dept.
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Apr 2018 - May 2019
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Al Wathba National Insurance Company (AWNIC)
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United Arab Emirates
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Insurance
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Underwriter - Engineering Dept.
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Apr 2010 - Jan 2018
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Prime Insurance Brokers
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United Arab Emirates
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Insurance Co-ordinator - Commercial Lines
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Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
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Education
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York St. John University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project & Operations Management (POM) -
Geneva Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Project & Operations Management (POM) -
Aviation Training & Development Institute of Canada (Speed Wings Aviation Academy), Kerala, India
IATA, Diploma in International Air Transport Association -
College of Applied Sciences, Technical Insitute, Kerala, India
Electronics and Communication Engineering -
The Model School, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E