Howden announced the appointment of Saurabh Verma as the Chief Business Officer for its India operations. With nearly 25 years of extensive experience in the insurance industry, Saurabh brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the Howden India team. In his new position, Saurabh will be in charge of promoting regional growth and strengthening client connections.
Saurabh has held several key leadership positions in the past, including President & Head – Sales (CRS) and Strategic Account Management at Aon, Executive Vice President and Geography Leader at Willis Towers Watson, Practice Leader for Renewable Energy at Willis Towers Watson, and Regional Head at Chola MS GICL. His proven track record in building high-performing teams and developing market-leading risk solutions will be invaluable to Howden India.
Saurabh holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Marketing & Systems, and is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India (FII).
Amit Agarwal, CEO of Howden India, said, “We are excited to welcome Saurabh to team Howden! His new perspective will undoubtedly enhance our growth trajectory. Moreover, Saurabh is a great fit for Howden’s culture and will play a pivotal role in fostering an exceptional workplace environment for our people.”
Saurabh Verma, Chief Business Officer, said, “I am excited and look forward to contributing to Howden India’s growth. Two and a half decades of my professional experience have taught me to stay continuously invested in forming exceptional teams that seek collaboration, operational brilliance, and client-centric solutions. As Chief Business Officer, I will further Howden’s unique endeavour to be an employer of choice and foster culture of empowerment and ownership.”
