About
Highly accomplished Product Leader with over 12 years of experience in digital insurance and ecosystem development across MENA and Eastern Europe. Adept at driving significant premium growth, enhancing digital penetration, and optimizing operational efficiency through strategic product roadmaps and investment priorities. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate complex regulatory environments to deliver high-impact, customer-centric solutions for B2C, B2B, and B2B2C segments in international markets.
Work
Qatar Insurance Company (QIC)
|Stream Owner / Product Lead, Medical & Life Digital Ecosystem
Qatar, UAE, Oman, Qatar
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Summary
Strategically owned the Medical & Life digital stream across Qatar, UAE, and Oman, driving group-level decisions on product strategy, roadmap, investment priorities, and build vs. partner choices for a leading insurance group.
Highlights
Drove Life retail growth by owning digital strategy and funnels, directly influencing 15M+ QAR in cumulative Life premiums through online sales and lead generation.
Achieved 40% app registration penetration across the Qatar medical portfolio (~400K insured lives → ~170K registered users), successfully delivering on digital adoption targets for core health customers.
Defined and led the B2B medical portfolio migration strategy for UAE (800K–1.2M insured base), delivering robust onboarding and servicing journeys in the QIC app and TPA integrations under stringent regulatory constraints.
Launched a suite of digital-first Life insurance funnels (sales and lead generation) for multiple products, achieving 10–12% visit-to-policy conversion and establishing a scalable engine for retail Life premiums.
Led two cross-functional product teams (web and mobile), aligning engineering, design, analytics, marketing, legal, and finance around a unified Medical & Life roadmap.
Structured strategic partnerships with ecosystem players (TPA, wellness, health-tech) to significantly extend QIC's digital value proposition and market reach.
Renaissance Insurance
|Head of Product
Russia, Russian Federation
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Summary
Led a diverse portfolio of digital products and managed 8+ cross-functional IT teams, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency for a leading Russian insurance company.
Highlights
Improved mobile app Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) from 3.4 to 4.0 by redesigning key user journeys and implementing customer-centric features.
Increased operational efficiency by approximately 20% through the development and launch of self-service products, including an HR portal and operator dashboard, significantly reducing manual operations.
Managed a multi-product portfolio encompassing a health mobile app, HR portal, operator dashboard, and critical front/back-office systems.
Optimized product lifecycle and strategy across multiple initiatives, leveraging metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and post-release enhancements.
Directed 8+ cross-functional IT teams, including product, design, backend, frontend, mobile, QA, and analytics, ensuring cohesive product development and delivery.
Sberbank Insurance
|Product Lead
Russia, Russian Federation
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Summary
Launched and coordinated a modified 'Card Protection' product, improving sales performance and compliance for Russia's largest financial institution.
Highlights
Successfully launched a modified 'Card Protection' product, specifically tailored to meet the unique sales channel requirements of bank branches.
Coordinated comprehensive renewal projects across diverse channels, including bank branches, online platforms, and telemarketing, enhancing overall sales performance.
Ensured product compliance with regulatory standards while optimizing sales strategies across multiple distribution points.
Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align product offerings with channel capabilities, maximizing reach and conversion.
Renaissance Insurance
|Product Manager
Russia, Russian Federation
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Summary
Developed and launched new personal insurance products, contributing to a 15% sales increase and leading system implementations.
Highlights
Developed and successfully launched multiple new personal insurance products and programs, driving a 15% increase in sales volume across targeted segments.
Led the end-to-end implementation of new products within both front-end and back-end systems, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including actuarial, legal, and sales, to define product specifications and market positioning.
Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify product opportunities and inform development strategies.
Uralsib Insurance Group
|Product Manager
Russia, Russian Federation
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Summary
Managed the full product development cycle for personal insurance products and launched a new front-end system for a leading insurance group.
Highlights
Owned the complete product development cycle for a portfolio of personal insurance products, including travel, accident, and health insurance, across B2C, B2B, and B2B2C segments.
Successfully launched a new front-end system specifically designed for travel insurance processing, enhancing efficiency and user experience.
Analyzed market trends and customer needs to identify opportunities for product innovation and improvement.
Collaborated with IT and business units to ensure product features met market demands and operational capabilities.
Education
Russian State University of Trade and Economics
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Higher education
Finance and Banking, Economy
Languages
Russian
English
Skills
Insurance & Domains
Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, B2C/B2B/B2B2C Models, Digital Health, Embedded Insurance, Regulatory Compliance, Fraud Insurance.
Methods & Tools
Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, A/B Testing, Customer Journey Mapping (CJM), Customer Development (CustDev), OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), Hypothesis Testing.
Data & Analytics
Datalens, Power BI, Funnel Analysis, CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index), NPS (Net Promoter Score), Portfolio Metrics, Data-Driven Decisions.
Cross-Market Leadership
MENA Market, Eastern Europe Market, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, International Operations.
Product & Business
Product Strategy, Portfolio Management, Roadmap Development, P&L Mindset, Unit Economics, Investment Decisions, Digital Ecosystems, Build vs. Partner Strategy.