by Suman Gupta
Mumbai, 13th September 2024: Zuno General Insurance Ltd, a new-age digital insurer, has appointed Mr. Jackson Jacob as Chief Distribution Officer, effective September 6, 2024.
With over 21 years of experience in the insurance sector, Mr. Jacob is a seasoned professional known for his expertise in Profit Centre Management, Sales, and Distribution. He’s navigated every channel in the book, be it Bancassurance, Broking, Agency, Motor Dealer, Commercial Lines, Travel or Direct Marketing. His most recent role was as Executive Vice President and National Head at Bajaj Allianz General Insurance catering to the retail broking segment. Prior to that he successfully transformed the distribution division into a leading distribution arm through new product launches, and strategic partnerships. His expertise in aligning distribution strategies with business goals has been instrumental in driving Bajaj Allianz General Insurance’s massive revenue growth, setting up successful partnerships, and significantly boosting team productivity.
Throughout his career, Mr. Jacob has successfully crafted success stories with diverse partners across geographies, from small towns to major cities pan India. His deep understanding of these markets will be crucial in expanding Zuno’s reach and enhancing the company’s mission to provide accessible, customer-friendly, and transparent insurance solutions.
Commenting on the appointment, Ms. Shanai Ghosh, MD & CEO of Zuno General Insurance, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Jackson to our team. His extensive experience in insurance distribution and market engagement will be instrumental to drive the Zuno outreach, in our pursuit of making insurance easy, friendly, and transparent for all.”
Ms. Ghosh further remarked, “Jackson’s unique combination of experience, vision, and passion aligns perfectly with our commitment to growth and innovation in the ever-evolving insurance sector.” A strong advocate for integrating advanced technology into distribution channels, Mr Jacob believes that innovation is key to maintaining a competitive edge in today’s dynamic landscape.
“I am excited to join Zuno General Insurance as Chief Distribution Officer. With its commitment to redefining the insurance experience through innovation and customer-centric solutions, Zuno presents a dynamic platform for growth. My goal is to leverage my extensive experience in distribution and market engagement to drive strategic expansion and enhance our reach. Together, we will continue to make insurance more accessible, transparent, and tailored to our customers’ needs, embracing technology as a vital component of our success.” Mr. Jackson Jacob, Chief Distribution Officer, Zuno General Insurance, said.
Outside of his professional endeavours, Mr. Jacob is a meditation practitioner, runner, and fitness enthusiast. He also enjoys cooking dishes from eastern and southern India and is a passionate biker and Royal Enfield aficionado.
About Zuno General Insurance:Zuno General Insurance, formerly known as Edelweiss General Insurance, is a new-age digital insurer with an aspiration to reimagine Insurance to make it easy, friendly, and transparent. Amidst all the jargon and seriousness, Zuno is the friendly voice speaking in a language you understand, and listening to what you have to say, stepping in at the right time, so that you don’t have to worry when things don’t go as planned. Zuno is the friend you can always turn to for help, with the confidence that we will have your back at all times.
At Zuno GI, the focus is on building trust through digital solutions that are intuitive and responsive, using consumer insights and data analytics to drive innovation and experience. Our consumer insight driven strategy focused on customers experience, innovative solutions and an intuitive digital platform differentiates us in a competitive market.
Zuno GI started operations in 2018. We have over 5 million customers and a growing omnichannel distribution on digital rails. The company has presence across key digital marketing places and partnerships with Maruti, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Skoda, Volkswagen, Jeep, OLA, PolicyBazaar, Turtlemint, Dunzo, PhonePe, Insurance Dekho, Fedbank Financial Services, Dvara KGFS, Repco Home Finance, ART Housing Finance, Renewbuy, Bajaj Capital, Anandrathi Global Finance, Avanse Financial Services, Zopper, Spinny, etc.
