Mumbai: Howden, a leading global insurance intermediary group, has announced the appointment of Saurabh Verma as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) for its India operations.
Saurabh brings nearly 25 years of extensive experience in the insurance industry. In his new role, he will be in charge of promoting regional growth and strengthening client connections.
Saurabh has previously held several key leadership positions, 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.
Amit Agarwal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Howden India, stated “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.”
Speaking on his appointment, Saurabh Verma commented “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.”
Saurabh holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering, an MBA in Marketing & Systems, and is a Fellow of the Insurance Institute of India (FII).
