REVANTH S

Senior Business Analyst - Life & Annuity Insurance
Chennai, IN.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Business Analyst with 6+ years of expertise in Life and Annuity Insurance, specializing in policy administration, servicing, and compliance. Proven success in optimizing processes, automating workflows, and enhancing quality assurance using ALIP and ALIP 2.0, consistently driving operational excellence and improving customer satisfaction. Adept at translating complex business requirements into functional solutions and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Work

Tata Consultancy Services
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Senior Business Analyst

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Summary

Led business analysis and policy administration for Life and Annuity products, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and data integrity across critical ALIP modules.

Highlights

Translated complex business requirements from diverse policy administration teams into functional solutions within ALIP and ALIP 2.0, streamlining operations and improving system utility.

Managed end-to-end Life and Annuity policy renewals, including performance evaluation and premium adjustments, ensuring uninterrupted coverage for policyholders.

Analyzed ALIP reporting modules (IGO/NIGO, production metrics, quality dashboards) to track team accuracy, throughput, and compliance, driving targeted performance improvements.

Monitored policy servicing metrics in ALIP to identify and resolve process gaps, implementing improvements that ensured consistent SLA adherence and enhanced operational efficiency.

Delivered comprehensive training and ongoing user support on ALIP functionalities to team members, fostering platform consistency and adherence to best practices.

Processed daily electronic fund transfers (EFTs) for claims, commissions, and refunds via ALIP's financial modules, achieving accurate routing and timely settlements.

Validated Life and Annuity new business applications and policy documents in ALIP/ALIP 2.0, ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.

Investigated and resolved discrepancies in life/annuity transactions, collaborating with carriers and financial institutions to enhance operational excellence.

Cognizant Technology Solutions
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Senior Business Analyst

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Summary

Managed policy servicing activities and collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, enhance compliance, and improve customer satisfaction.

Highlights

Managed comprehensive policy servicing activities, including updates, data verification, and complex query resolution, achieving high accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Product, Operations, Finance) to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, improving process alignment and efficiency.

Conducted in-depth gap analysis between existing processes and business objectives, recommending improvements in policy servicing and annuity transactions to enhance performance.

Partnered with actuarial, operations, and compliance teams to ensure insurance products adhered to regulatory requirements, risk standards, and industry best practices.

Performed regular audits of policy servicing processes, identifying discrepancies and implementing continuous improvement initiatives that strengthened accuracy and compliance.

Oversaw cheque verification, fraud detection, and customer approval processes, significantly reducing risk exposure and safeguarding organizational integrity.

Cognizant Technology Solutions
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Business Analyst (Contractual)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Summary

Analyzed key metrics and failure trends to deliver actionable insights, optimize claims processing, and ensure compliance for insurance operations.

Highlights

Analyzed key metrics and failure trends to deliver actionable insights, driving improvements in operational efficiency, error reduction, and service quality.

Applied functional expertise in insurance claims across property damage, bodily injury, and general liability, reviewing and validating loss investigations and court documents.

Evaluated claim documents to assess injury nature and validity, determining coverage applicability and ensuring compliance with policy terms.

Conducted risk transfer assessments, reviewing recipient details and third-party involvement to inform claim decisions and accurately update records.

Ensured timely clearance of queues within defined TAT, investigating and resolving customer queries related to account adjustments to enhance client satisfaction.

Managed and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring process compliance and communicating updates to team members regularly.

Prepared and maintained Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) documentation, strengthening internal audit requirements and risk governance.

Monitored daily workflows and transaction quality, providing feedback status reports to clients, ensuring transparency and SLA adherence.

Education

Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Bachelor

Computer Science

Grade: 79%

AJS Nidhi Hr. Sec School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Higher Secondary

Higher Secondary Certificate

Grade: 70%

Awards

Client Recognition for Process Improvements

Awarded By

Clients

Recognized by clients for consistent dedication, proactive problem-solving, and delivering process improvements that exceeded expectations, contributing to business success.

Star Performer Award

Awarded By

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Awarded 'Star Performer' for outstanding performance, exceptional quality of work, and long-term contribution to business success.

Languages

English
Telugu
Tamil
Hindi

Skills

Insurance & Policy Management

Life & Annuity Insurance, Policy Servicing Operations, Policy Renewals, New Business Processing, Claims Management, Risk Assessment, Compliance, Regulatory Requirements.

Business Analysis & Process Optimization

Business Requirements Gathering, Gap Analysis, Process Improvement & Optimization, Workflow Automation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Operational Efficiency, Quality Assurance & Auditing.

Technical Tools & Systems

ALIP, ALIP 2.0, BASS, Versatul, ID3, Incharta, Salesforce.

Data & Reporting

Performance Reporting, Production Metrics, Quality Dashboards, Data Analysis, Financial Transactions (EFTs), Data Integrity.

Training & Leadership

Training & Knowledge Transfer, User Support, Team Collaboration, Cross-Functional Coordination, Stakeholder Management.

REVANTH S