Manoj Teja Y

Current role at Orient Insurance PJSC as Assistant Vice President, Broker Relations. Responsible for an AED 200M broker portfolio across 40+ brokers in the UAE market, with active involvement in Global fronting programs across general and specialty lines.

Prior corporate-side experience at GMG, managing group insurance portfolios — general, medical, and life — across MENA and South East Asia. The role covered direct renewal negotiation with brokers and insurers across multiple jurisdictions, and gave a working view of placement from the buyer's seat.

Continuing technical development with a current focus on specialty and financial lines. Certified in Cyber Liability and Professional Liability through PLUS USA, and working through the ARM, CPCU, and RPLU designations from The Institutes and PLUS, alongside the Certificate Programme in Generative AI for Professionals from Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna).

Alongside core placement work, I study and integrate practical applications of generative AI within insurance operations, with a focus on improving underwriting efficiency, decision support, portfolio insight, and the quality of broker and client servicing.