Dr. Vijay Aseervatham

Initiate and coordinate the strategy and execution of all learning requirements for Underwriters in P&C Reinsurance. Build & lead a virtual team of experts across all lines of business. Develop and drive successful implementation of the P&C Reinsurance Underwriting L&D strategy. Foster a learning culture in P&C Underwriting. Conduct a detailed review of learning needs, identify, and summarize proficiency gaps and develop required learning interventions. Apply new and modern learning methods.

Owned the portfolio steering framework for the P&C reinsurance business incl. managing the strategic planning process and supporting the financial plan process. Was responsible for the execution of several company wide, high priority projects (e.g. acted as change manager to professionalize portfolio management across the organization). Optimized processes, shared best practices and delivered portfolio steering trainings & workshops for senior leadership.

Acted as deputy CUO ("Portfolio Owner") for a ~USD 200mn global book covering Personal Accident & Worker's Compensation. Led a diverse, cross-functional team of nine members across Underwriting, Claims & Reserving. Was responsible for steering the business through the whole lifecycle, from planning to run-off (incl. defining portfolio priorities and developing dedicated strategic & financial plans). Acted as spokesperson for the portfolio.

Acted as Casualty Underwriter for the Globals segment within the P&C reinsurance business. This included risk assessments, pricing decisions and contract reviews in adherence to Swiss Re guidelines and best practices. Was appointed as designated structurer and helped clients to optimize their risk and capital positions by developing sophisticated, structured reinsurance solutions.

Was responsible for the qualitative risk controlling (Pillar II) and the transparency and market discipline requirements (Pillar III) of Solvency II. Designed the ORSA-report as well as guidelines to establish a comprehensive risk evaluation. Prepared presentations, analyses and decision bases for the board of Allianz Deutschland AG. Implemented a process to identify and manage emerging risks.

Supervised students (seminars, tutorials, and bachelor theses), organized conference meetings and was responsible for several other management and organizational tasks within the department. Conducted research in the fields of behavioral insurance, insurance law and economics, and catastrophic risks.

Supported the Dean of the Munich School of Management in his operative and strategic tasks. This included preparing, assisting and following up on faculty meetings, quality-assuring examinations, and preparing decision bases.

Aufenthalt am Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center zur Durchführung gemeinsamer Forschungsprojekte

Master of Business Research

Titel der Dissertation: Mother Nature, Uncle Sam, and the Insurance Industry – Analyzing the Impact of Shocks on Property-Casualty Insurance Markets

Bachelor of Science, BWL; Schwerpunkte: Finance und Accounting; Nebenfach: Psychologie