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WIDANALAGE PINIDU LAKSHITHA DE MEL

MANAGER PROJECT DELIVERY
Moratuwa

Summary

An accomplished insurance underwriter with 18 years of expertise and a solid track record. A strong background in Auto Underwriting, Property and Casualty. I most recently held the positions of Head of Production Support and Business Analyst for the project management office and critically analyses existing insurance systems and related applications. Currently engaged as a project delivery manager, who will oversee by ensuring that enterprise project deliveries and work output quality are constant for the organization.


Well-versed in building positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders. Strong requirements gathering, scope development and inventory coordination abilities. Skilled at overseeing complex, high-value technical projects with excellent planning competencies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager Project Delivery

Allianz Lanka Insurance LTD
Colombo 02
01.2022 - Current
  • Driving the company's strategic improvements by closely monitoring, controlling, and reporting on enterprise initiatives
  • Establishing regular meetings for governance and daily huddles to receive progress updates from the stakeholders
  • Utilizing effective milestone planning and change management procedures to encourage stakeholders to meet company-set objectives
  • Accountable for reporting and ensuring that working practices and product quality are consistent
  • Monitoring and keeping an eye on the outcomes of the planned budgets, expenses, benefits, and KPIs

Head of Business Support

Allianz Lanka Insurance LTD
Colombo 02
01.2019 - 09.2022
  • Overlooking all business support related matters including below areas
  • This is the key role of intermediary in between Allianz technology and OE
  • Maintained & Follow-up Change, Problem & Incident (CPI) process with Allianz Technology & Local IT actively
  • Overlooking all run issues under ACS / ACM / AMC & other peripheral applications such as Emotor/DMS etc.
  • Conducting retail package policies workshop with LOB work stream Leads
  • Conducting all trainings and workshops under ACS project & to be continued support for ACM & AMC post go live activities
  • I have been appointed as the OE tester for AMC (ALLIANZ MOBILE CLIENT) project
  • Overall Business analysis (BA), User acceptance (UAT) & Incident Follow-up

Assistant Manager - Motor Trade (Fleets)

Allianz Lanka Insurance LTD
Colombo 02
01.2018 - 10.2019

Handled all Motor Fleets for combine Allianz & Janashakthi portfolios by incorporating with Internal & External customers


Other key functions as follows;


1. Making decisions on Quotations and Authorizations

2. Supervising Underwriting & Authorizing policies

3. Supervising Renewal Scrutiny and Portfolio defense

4. Handling HR & Administration functions related to staff

5. Working as a business user for new system developments.

Branch Manager to Zonal Officer in Charge

Allianz Lanka Insurance LTD
Kalutara
01.2012 - 01.2018

I have overlooked 21 branches in Southern Zone by handling following key functions as “Zonal Officer in Charge”


  • Supervised the administrative functions of the Branch Managers in the Zone
  • Responsible for the following supervisory functions in relation to Branch Managers & Office Staff:

* Leave approval

* OT approval

* Performance Appraisals

* Petty Cash approvals

* Branch Outlook

* Initial screening of Recruitment

* Opening / Shifting of Branches

* Operational support to sales staff

* Responsible HRM related matters

* Responsible of developments & upskill


  • Conducted an inspection visit to each Branch Office in the Zone at least twice a year.

Assistant Manager Operations & Sales

Mercantile Insurance Brokers (PVT) LTD
Nugegoda
10.2012 - 12.2012
  • Helped team members maintain business professionalism by coaching each on methods for delivering exceptional service to every customer.
  • Enhanced employee management by developing schedules, tracking time and administering payroll.
  • Spearheaded daily staff meetings to identify improvement strategies, discuss policy updates and facilitate open communication.
  • Leveraged fair evaluation processes, employee reviews and staff mentoring to drive performance and job satisfaction at all levels.

Insurance Assistant to Insurance Officer

Union Assurance PLC
Colombo 03
10.2006 - 09.2012
  • Underwriting both Motor and Non-motor Businesses (Commercial, Property and Liability)
  • Issuing both Motor and Non-motor quotations
  • Renewal Follow-up and Retention
  • Debit Outstanding Follow-up
  • Handling Motor Claims
  • Cashiering and Banking
  • Administrate Underwriting Related Matters and Decision Making
  • Developing Motor Insurance System Applications with IT Department
  • Conducting Product Trainings on behalf of Union Assurance with regard to Motor Insurance
  • Handling Motor Renewal Scrutiny etc.

Underwriting Clerk

Ceylinco Insurance Company LTD
PANADURA
11.2004 - 09.2006
  • Underwriting both Motor and Non-motor Businesses
  • Issuing both Motor and Non-motor quotations
  • Renewal Follow-up and Retention
  • Administrate Underwriting Related Matters and Decision Making
  • Debit Outstanding Follow-up
  • Handling Motor Claims
  • Cashiering and Banking

Education

GCE Ordinary Level -

ST. SEBASTIAN'S COLLEGE
Moratuwa
01.1990 - 12.2000

Diploma in Microsoft Office -

LANKA NET COMPUTER INSTITUTE
Katubedda
01.2001 - 07.2001

GCE Advanced Level - Commerce Stream

ST. SEBASTIAN COLLEGE
Moratuwa
01.2001 - 04.2003

The Certificate Course in Computerized Accounting -

THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS
Narahenpita
01.2004 - 01.2005

High School Diploma -

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL BUSINESS CAMPUS
OTHM UK
03.2022 - 11.2022

Licentiate Examination (III) -

INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF INDIA
India
05.2012 - 05.2013

Skills

    Staff Management

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Affiliations

Member of The Chartered Insurance Institute

Member of Insurance Institute of India

Member of School Choir Member of School Band

Member of School Commerce Society

Member of School Drama Society

Timeline

High School Diploma -

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL BUSINESS CAMPUS
03.2022 - 11.2022

Manager Project Delivery

Allianz Lanka Insurance LTD
01.2022 - Current

Head of Business Support

Allianz Lanka Insurance LTD
01.2019 - 09.2022

Assistant Manager - Motor Trade (Fleets)

Allianz Lanka Insurance LTD
01.2018 - 10.2019

Assistant Manager Operations & Sales

Mercantile Insurance Brokers (PVT) LTD
10.2012 - 12.2012

Licentiate Examination (III) -

INSURANCE INSTITUTE OF INDIA
05.2012 - 05.2013

Branch Manager to Zonal Officer in Charge

Allianz Lanka Insurance LTD
01.2012 - 01.2018

Insurance Assistant to Insurance Officer

Union Assurance PLC
10.2006 - 09.2012

Underwriting Clerk

Ceylinco Insurance Company LTD
11.2004 - 09.2006

The Certificate Course in Computerized Accounting -

THE ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS
01.2004 - 01.2005

Diploma in Microsoft Office -

LANKA NET COMPUTER INSTITUTE
01.2001 - 07.2001

GCE Advanced Level - Commerce Stream

ST. SEBASTIAN COLLEGE
01.2001 - 04.2003

GCE Ordinary Level -

ST. SEBASTIAN'S COLLEGE
01.1990 - 12.2000
WIDANALAGE PINIDU LAKSHITHA DE MELMANAGER PROJECT DELIVERY