Senior Regional Insurance Manager

Job Description

Job Requirements

About the Role

The Senior Regional Insurance Manager is responsible for driving insurance business performance across the assigned zone or region by engaging with internal business verticals and external partners. The role focuses on increasing activation, lead generation, and product alignment based on customer needs. It also involves ensuring compliance, training, and certification across teams, while acting as the primary interface for insurance-related solutions and support for bank staff and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

Engage with all business verticals within the region to drive insurance activation and lead flow.
Collaborate with Regional Managers and branch teams to ensure the right product offerings are aligned with customer needs.
Monitor and enhance insurance productivity across branches, ensuring optimal product mix and customer retention.
Act as the go-to resource for insurance-related queries and solutions for bank staff and customers.
Drive customer-centric insurance solutions based on need analysis and product suitability.

Secondary Responsibilities

Liaise with external stakeholders and insurance partners to build synergies and ensure alignment.
Oversee training, certification, and process adherence across teams to maintain compliance.
Ensure consistent delivery of insurance services in line with regulatory and internal standards.

Managerial & Leadership Responsibilities

Provide indirect leadership across various business verticals and structures within the bank.
Demonstrate maturity in handling employee, partner, and customer queries related to insurance.
Foster a culture of customer centricity, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Attract and retain top talent while promoting digital enablement and automation in insurance servicing.

What We Are Looking For

Education

Graduation: Any discipline (Full-Time)
Postgraduation: MBA / PGDM (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum 12 +years of relevant experience in insurance sales, bancassurance, or financial services.

Skills and Attributes

Strong understanding of insurance products and bancassurance operations.
Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to drive performance across diverse teams and business units.
Compliance-oriented with a focus on training and process alignment.
Analytical mindset with a customer-first approach.
Fluent in English with strong business communication skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the eligibility criteria for the Senior Regional Insurance Manager job at IDFC FIRST Bank?

Eligibility typically includes the qualifications and experience outlined in the job description above, with around 10-18 Years years of relevant experience expected for this role.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Regional Insurance Manager at IDFC FIRST Bank?

The key responsibilities for this role are detailed in the Key Responsibilities section above, covering the core duties expected of a Senior Regional Insurance Manager at IDFC FIRST Bank.

Is prior experience required for this position?

This role requires around 10-18 Years years of relevant experience, as specified in the job listing. Please refer to the Qualifications & Experience section above for full details.

What skills are important for this role?

Skills relevant to this position are outlined in the Qualifications & Experience section above. In general, strong communication, domain knowledge, and the ability to meet role-specific targets are valued across similar BFSI positions.

How do I apply for the Senior Regional Insurance Manager role at IDFC FIRST Bank?

You can apply directly using the Apply Now button on this page, which will take you to IDFC FIRST Bank's application process for this role.

IDFC FIRST Bank — Chennai, CHENNAI