Caroline Kuruneri
About Caroline Kuruneri
Caroline Kuruneri serves as the Head of Reinsurance Core Applications at AXIS Capital, where she has worked since 2019. She is responsible for managing the Corporate Reinsurance System, overseeing security, compliance, and enhancements while leading a global team of analysts and technical staff.
Work at AXIS Capital
Caroline Kuruneri has been serving as the Head of Reinsurance Core Applications at AXIS Capital since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for the security management of the Corporate Reinsurance System, which includes overseeing access and licenses. She manages the enhancement and maintenance of the Corporate Reinsurance System, known as SICS, and is involved in production support as well as executing monthly and quarterly financial closes. Caroline also manages vendor relationships for applications, consultants, and services, ensuring compliance with both internal and external audit and regulatory requirements.
Education and Expertise
Caroline Kuruneri studied at Temple University, specifically at the Fox School of Business and Management, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. Her studies focused on Business Administration and International Business from 1982 to 1986. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her current role at AXIS Capital.
Background
Caroline Kuruneri has extensive experience in managing core applications within the reinsurance sector. Since joining AXIS Capital, she has developed a long-term vision for applications and large initiatives, including creating a 3-5 year roadmap. She leads a team of both senior and junior Business Analysts and Technical staff, including offshore resources in India, demonstrating her ability to manage diverse teams effectively.
Responsibilities and Management
In her role, Caroline coordinates and manages enhancements, deployments, upgrades, and migrations for the Corporate Reinsurance System. She provides training on SICS, reinsurance, and applicable business processes to ensure that her team and stakeholders are well-equipped with the necessary knowledge. Caroline collaborates closely with various business areas, including Underwriting Operations, Technical Accounting, Claims, Finance, Reserving, Reporting, and Audit, facilitating effective communication and project execution across departments.