faculty
Profile of Faculty - COI,Mumbai
Ms. ARCHANA VAZE
Experience
photo not available  Prof. Archana Vaze is Assistant Professor (Non-Life) in III’s College of Insurance and also heads the content Development for Insurance institute of India. She has done her Engineering from Nagpur University and Post graduation from IIT Madras and her LLB from the University of Mumbai. Prof. Vaze is a Fellow Member (FIII) of the Insurance Institute of India. Prof. Vaze’s exposure to the insurance industry spans multiple areas including underwriting, business strategy and process management. Prior to joining III, she headed the Maharashtra and Goa Region of SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd., as ‘Manager Underwriting - Corporate and SME Lines’. Prof. Vaze has also worked as ‘Senior Manager - Commercial Underwriting’ for the Mumbai Zonal Office of Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. and also at their Head Office in Chennai. Prof. Vaze’s corporate exposure includes a stint with TCS as a Systems Analyst and domain expert in their Insurance vertical. Her research experience and interests include the Insurance needs of the Housing Industry, analyzing the efficacy of the Industrial All Risks Policy , Challenges in insuring flood-prone areas, and other Property Insurances, the Insurance needs of the Logistics industry, Mutuals, Co-operatives and Community-based Insurance (MCCOs), Equity Research on Indian Life Insurance industry and Analyzing the legal interpretations of policy wordings and their impact on the market.
Email Id
vaze@iii.org.in 
Dr. GEORGE E THOMAS
Experience
photo not available  Dr Thomas joined the Insurance Institute of India in 2010. Prior to this, he had a brief tenure in the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) as Officer on Special Duty and in various cadres in the Tariff Advisory Committee (TAC), where he joined as a direct recruit officer in 1985. He is Member of the Working Group on Insurance Regulation and Resilience of the Insurance Development Forum (IDF), the Academic Steering Committee on Financial Inclusion of the International Cooperatives and Mutuals Insurance Federation (ICMIF), the Advisory Group on Mutual Microinsurance Regulation and Sustainable Development of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). Dr Thomas has served the International Insurance Society (IIS) as its Honorary Ambassador for India. He was an Invitee to the XV Finance Commission on Disaster Risk Financing. He was a Member of the Finance Ministry’s (Govt. of India) Advisory Group (Non-Life) and headed its subgroups on e-Governance and Insurance Literacy & Inclusion. He was Member of the Engineering Working Group of IRDAI. A research guide of the University of Mumbai for PhD research in Business Management, Dr Thomas’s research interests include insurance aspects of disaster risk resilience, insurance regulation, microinsurance, insurance related litigation, as well as insurance of health, housing, cargo and logistics. He is on the Board of Studies of a couple of Indian Universities. His academic qualifications include PhD, MBA, MA (English), MA (Soc.), LLB, FIII and ACII (UK). He is a Fellow of the Indian Council of Arbitration and Member of the Indian Institute of Public Administration. He has authored a number of articles, research reports, a couple of books on insurance as well as presented papers and spoken at various international and national forums.
Email Id
thomas@iii.org.in 
Mr. KRISHNA MOHAN Y
Experience
photo not available  Mr. Krishna Mohan Y joined the college of Insurance as a Full time Faculty (life insurance) on 16th March, 2022. He is a Graduate in Physics from Andhra University Visakhapatnam, fellow of Insurance Institute of India, processes Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management from NMIMS Mumbai, Senior Management Program Certificate from IIM Calcutta, Leadership Development certified from Jack Walch Institute. He got more than 36 years of Experience in Life Insurance Industry. He joined LIC of India in March 1986 and worked in Operations, IT, Sales and marketing in various capacities of AAO, AO and Branch Manager for 19 years. He then worked with HDFCLife and Edelweiss Tokio life Insurance as Senior Manager, AVP and VP. During this period, he headed regional and zonal Sales and Marketing teams, Sales training teams, Learning and Development teams, headed many projects at Corporate offices, viz, New Branch opening, Performance Management of Broken branches, Reward and Recognition schemes for Advisors, Unit Managers and Branch managers, long term strategies, tactical interventions, and personally conducted training programs like, induction training, Orientation training programs, Train The Trainer (TTT) MDRT motivational programs, Business Insurance, Agency Management and other leadership training programs for Senior Managers, AVPs.
Email Id
ykmohan@iii.org.in 
Mr. DEEPAK SANGAL
Experience
photo not available  Mr.Deepak Sangal joined the College of Insurance as Faculty on 01 March 2023. He is a Graduate in Engineering and an Associate of Insurance Institute of India (III). He joined United India Insurance Co. Ltd. in 1988 as Risk Engineer. He has worked for 32 Years in various operational and controlling offices in the Western and Northern regions. Conducted extensive risk inspections ranging from Engineering Units, Steel Plants, Thermal Power Plants, Hydro Power Plants, Nuclear Power Plants, Petrochemical / Fertilizer Plants etc. Conducted training programs for various Corporates. Handled Underwriting & Claims of Mega Risks. He was on deputation to National Insurance Academy for a period of 3 years. He took VRS in the position of Regional Manager in 2020. His interest / hobbies include academics, sports, travel.
Email Id
dsangal@iii.org.in 
Mr. ARUN KUMAR BHATIA
Experience
photo not available  Mr. Arun Kumar Bhatia is a Post Graduate in Science from University of Delhi and an Associate of Insurance Institute of India. He has rich experience of more than 36 years in Banking, Income Tax and Insurance Industry out of which he has over 33 years of experience in the insurance industry. He has held senior positions in The New India Assurance Co. Ltd., Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd and SBI General Insurance Co. Ltd. He comes with immense experience in the areas of Underwriting, Claims and Marketing of Insurance products and has dealt with all sales channels such as Brokers, Agency, Bancassurance, Direct and Motor OEMs etc. Mr. Bhatia’s interest include travelling, reading and keeping abreast of current affairs and listening to any music which is interesting.
Email Id
arunbhatia@iii.org.in 
Mr. V JAYANTH KUMAR
Experience
photo not available  Mr V Jayanth Kumar, a post graduate from Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam, is an Associate of Insurance Institute of India (III) and holds International Post Graduate Diploma in Life Insurance from Institute of Insurance and Risk Management (IIRM). Joined LIC of India as direct recruit officer in 1986 and worked for 25 years in various capacities which include being in charge of branches and divisions, faculty member at Zonal Training Centre, Regional Manager in charge of marketing through Bancassurance and alternate distribution channels. After taking voluntary retirement from LIC of India, he joined Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) in 2011 and worked for 11 years as Joint Director/General Manager and as Chief General Manager, heading life insurance department dealing with regulation and supervision of life insurance industry in India. During the stint with IRDAI, Mr Jayanth Kumar had the opportunity to complete International Fellows program conducted by National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), USA in 2012. He also represented IRDAI-India as member of Market Conduct Working Group of International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS), attended several international conferences, participated in the IAIS work of revision of two of the ICPs pertaining to Intermediaries (ICP 18) and Conduct of Business (ICP 19) and preparation of various application and issues papers. His interests and passions include training/academics, music, spirituality, books and travel.
Email Id
vjayanth@iii.org.in 
Dr. SANJAY TUPE
Experience
photo not available  Dr.Sanjay N.Tupe, presently working as faculty in Economics at College of Insurance (Insurance Institute of India) Bandra- Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Earlier, he worked as Professor, and Head of Dept. of Banking and Finance at B.Y.K. College of Commerce, Nashik. He discharged responsibility as in charge principal at RNC Arts, JDB Commerce, and NSC Science College, Nasik Road for one year. Also worked as Member on Board studies in Banking and Finance and Business Economics at S.P.P.U, Pune and Kaviyatri Bahinabai Chaudhari (North Maharashtra) University, Jalgoan. He did master degree in Entire Economics from Pune University, earned M. Phil from Amravati University and LL.B. from Pune University. He is university first ranker (Pune University) in Post Graduate Diploma in Capital Market Management. He also obtained PhD (Economics and Finance) from Indian Institute of Technology Powai, Mumbai, in August 2009, He is Post Doctorate Fellow in Economics of OUCIP, Osmania University, Hyderabad (Funded by American Consulate). Visited Germany and Netherland for research paper presentation in the International conference. He is research guide of S.P.P.university, 6 students obtained Ph.D. under his supervision in the discipline of Banking, Economics and Finance. 2 students are pursuing Ph.D. under his supervision. Completed one minor research project entitled as Role of New Economy Firms in India funded by S.P.P.University, Pune. He published more than 50 research papers in refereed journals, out that 11 research papers are figured out in Scopus/ U.G.C.care list. He authored 4 text books for graduate and post graduate students and 1 reference book published by international Publisher, Germany. He has been working as reviewer for international journals. He wrote regular weekly column in leading Marathi newspaper Maharashtra Times and Punynigari for three years. Received award named as Prof. Dr. Ravindra Sabnis of Rs. 4000/- for best research paper published in refereed journal awarded by Marathi Arthshastra Parishad, in 2011. He received twice (2014 and 2016) Sau. Aruna Raravikar State Level Prize given by Marathi Arthashastra Parishad for best article published in leading Marathi newspaper relating to Economics and Commerce. G. E. Society, Nashik has given him Best Teacher Award in 2020 and Nashik Sarvjnik Vachnalya has given him Best Teacher Award in November 2021. He is life member of academic bodies: The All India Marathi Arthashastra Parishad Mumbai, Indian Economic Association, The Indian Econometric Society, Input-output Research Association of India and Think line.
Email Id
tupe@iii.org.in 
Dr. RAMESH KUMAR SATULURI
Experience
photo not available  Dr.Ramesh Kumar Satuluri joined College of Insurance (Insurance Institute of India) as Faculty-Research on 5th October 2023. Prior to this, he was working with HDFC Life Insurance as Zonal Training Manager & National Training Manager (Learning & Development) for 14 yrs. He was heading Variable Channel and Direct Channel as National Training Manager during his stint with HDFC Life. His earlier stint includes working with ICICI Securities and TATA AIA Life as Regional Product Manager and Regional Training Manager respectively. He has spent considerable time with NIIT limited as Faculty. Dr.Ramesh Kumar Satuluri is a Commerce Graduate and Law Graduate. He completed his MBA, MCOM, MPHIL and PHD in Finance. On professional front, he is a FIII (Insurance Institute of India), ALMI (Life Office Management Association), Certified Financial Planner (FPSB), Master Financial Advisor (LIMRA), Certified Trainer (Kinder Brothers International), Certified MF Distributor (AMFI) and completed GNIIT (NIIT). He attended Executive Development Program from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. Dr.Ramesh Kumar Satuluri was awarded PHD on "Factors influencing profitability of Life Insurance Companies in India". He has contributed many articles in peer reviewed journals/UGC Care/Financial Planning Journals. He has presented papers in various seminars on his area of study.
Email Id
ramesh@iii.org.in 
Mr. SUBASH CHANDRA PATTANAYAK
Experience
photo not available  Shri Subash Chandra Pattanayak, joined Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai as a Faculty (Life Insurance) in the College of Insurance, Insurance Institute of India on 1st September,2023 after his superannuation from LIC of India in the scale of Executive Director on 31st July 2023. Shri Pattanayak started his career in LIC of India as a Direct recruit Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) in the year 1990 and carries a vast and rich experience of 33 years of various positions in LIC of India. He has overseen leadership assignments involving business development, profitability improvement, ensuring compliance and risk management, close interface with Independent Board on regulatory and governance matters. Prior to his present assignment at III , he has held several important positions in LIC of India such as CEO & MD LIC (Sri Lanka), CEO & MD LIC(Nepal), Senior Divisional Manager(In-charge) of 2 premier divisions Pune 2 & Kolkata Metropolitan Divisional Office 1, Chief Administrator & Faculty, National Insurance Academy, Pune. He has undergone training on "Life Insurance Business Leading Towards Sustainable Profitability" from IIM, Bangalore, "Business Leadership" from Indian School of Business, Hyderabad (ISB, Hyderabad, India)," Case Writing Workshop" from The Case Centre, UK and Direct Trainer Skills Programme (DOPT, GOI). Shri Pattanayak was a part and parcel of Research Paper on the subject of "A Perception of the Middle and High-Income Millennials about the Need for Pension and their Retirement Preparedness" in National Insurance Academy , Pune. He was Conferred with "Awards of Excellence in Insurance" from Top Management Consortium, Pune in 2013-14. Shri Pattanayak holds a Bachelor;s Degree in Agriculture from College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology. He is also a Fellow member of Insurance Institute of India(FIII).
Email Id
pattanayak@iii.org.in