Xceedance, a global provider of technology and digital solutions to the insurance industry, has announced the promotion of Amit Tiwari to the new role of president, EMEA & APAC.
According to the announcement, this new position expands on Tiwari’s previous responsibilities as EVP, chief operating officer – India and Poland for Xceedance.
In his new role, based in London, he will focus on growing awareness of the Xceedance brand in the London, continental Europe, and Australia insurance markets and work to connect with industry professionals across those locations.
Commenting on the appointment, Arun Balakrishnan, chairman and chief executive officer at Xceedance, said: “Amit is a co-founder of Xceedance and one of the company’s original 13 team members, which gives him a unique perspective on the company and how we want to advance as an organization.
“I can’t imagine a better person to fill this new strategic leadership role, and I can’t wait to see Amit expand and grow Xceedance across Europe and Australia.”
Tiwari has more than 17 years of technical and functional experience in the insurance and retail banking industries. Prior to helping launch Xceedance, he led the technology team for Berkshire Hathaway India.
During this time, he was responsible for architecting and implementing the IT infrastructure for online sales, customer support, payment processing, digital marketing, and MIS.
With several years of technology and insurance experience at IBM and RBS, Tiwari executed strategic projects spanning several geographies and operating entities. He transformed a rating platform, implemented a Solvency II regime, and managed legacy claims management system replacements for flagship UK insurance brands such as Direct Line, Churchill, Tesco, Prudential, Green Flag, and NIG.
“I’m thrilled to assume the role of president, EMEA and APAC for Xceedance and to relocate to London, an international insurance hub,” said Tiwari. “From my initial role as chief technology officer to this new role leading the company’s growth efforts in critical global insurance markets, I have always known that Xceedance occupies a unique space in our industry.
“I can now share that story directly with insurance professionals in the United Kingdom, across Europe, and Australia to see the impact of the work we do firsthand. I cannot wait to begin.”
