Owais Ahmed
@owaisahmed1
UAE employee benefits and corporate health insurance leader delivering renewal growth, loss-ratio improvement, and compliance.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Senior employee benefits and corporate health insurance professional in the UAE with 14 years of end-to-end client management across group medical and insurance placement, renewal management, claims triangulation, and loss ratio optimisation. I’ve built trusted, advisory-led relationships while managing a $15–20M corporate portfolio, consistently achieving 92% renewal retention, 12% average renewal savings, and 15–20% annual portfolio growth.
My clinical background (BDS) gives me a rare advantage in UAE insurance—reading utilisation patterns, validating ICD-9/CPT coding in claims data, and translating clinical cost drivers into clear advisory conversations with HR Directors, Finance VPs, CEOs, and insurer underwriting teams. I’ve applied DMAIC and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt practices to reduce average portfolio loss ratios from 110% to 85% through structured claims trend analysis, deductible impact modelling, and benefit plan redesign.
I’m also known for operational excellence and compliance discipline, maintaining 100% audit-ready documentation across DHA/DOH/CBUAE/MOHAP requirements, with zero audit findings. I’ve led teams (up to 15), delivered wellness programmes at scale with ROI reporting, and streamlined operations using CRM/process automation to save 200+ staff hours monthly while improving turnaround times.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Client Relationship Manager
Nasco Insurance Brokers
Nov 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Served as primary broker and trusted advisor for a $15–20M UAE corporate health and employee benefits portfolio, maintaining 92% renewal retention and achieving 12% average renewal savings. Applied DMAIC/Lean Six Sigma practices to reduce average loss ratios from 110% to 85% through claims triangulation, deductible impact modelling, and benefit plan redesign.
Senior Manager, EB Ops
Solyda UAE
Jan 2016 - Oct 2022 (6 years 9 months)
Led end-to-end employee benefits operations for SME, Enhanced, and large conglomerate accounts, supporting 40+ large conglomerate schemes and driving 20% year-on-year portfolio growth. Delivered wellness programme strategy and reporting at board/C-suite level, and improved portfolio loss ratios by 15% through claims governance and DMAIC-based interventions.
Manager, Client Services
LifePlus Insurance Brokers
Nov 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 1 month)
Managed corporate health insurance client accounts covering group medical, group life, and ancillary employee benefits, including renewal management and claims resolution. Redesigned complaint-handling and claims coordination processes to reduce resolution time by 40% and improve client satisfaction by 18 points.
Medical Claims Officer
Noor Takaful
Jul 2010 - Oct 2012 (2 years 3 months)
Processed and validated medical claims against UAE DHA/HAAD regulatory requirements using ICD-9/CPT coding standards. Produced monthly claims and loss-ratio performance reporting and supported FWA audit processes and HAAD online regulatory system administration.
Education
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Hamdard University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Dentistry
1999 - 2004
Completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree with clinical training that supports interpreting ICD-9/CPT claims data, validating medical coding accuracy, and analyzing clinical utilisation patterns.
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