Sumit Khanna
About Sumit Khanna
Sumit Khanna is the Chief Underwriting Officer at FM Global, with extensive experience in underwriting and risk control within the insurance and risk management industry.
Chief Underwriting Officer at FM Global
Sumit Khanna currently serves as the Chief Underwriting Officer at FM Global since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing business strategies for underwriting and risk control functions at FM Global's India Reinsurance Branch. His extensive experience in leadership roles within the insurance and risk management industry underpins his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Roles at FM Global
Before becoming Chief Underwriting Officer, Sumit Khanna held several significant roles at FM Global. From 2018 to 2021, he was the Global Services Executive in the Bengaluru Area, India, where he worked for three years. Prior to that, from 2011 to 2017, he served as a Consultant for International Codes & Standards in Bangalore. His tenure at FM Global allowed him to build a solid foundation in underwriting and risk control functions.
Experience at Underwriters Laboratories and Vedanta Resources
Sumit Khanna has also worked at Underwriters Laboratories as a Reviewer & Project Engineer from 2007 to 2011, gaining significant experience over four years in Bangalore. Before then, he served as an Associate Manager, Fire Service at Vedanta Resources Plc from 2003 to 2007. These roles contributed to his extensive expertise in engineering and fire safety.
Educational Background in Engineering and Management
Sumit Khanna has a comprehensive educational background that includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, focused on Banking and Financial Management Services, earned in 2020. He attained his Cert CII in General Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute in 2019. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Fire Protection from the National Fire Service College, Nagpur, completed in 2003, and a Bachelor of Science from Hislop College, completed in 2000.
Role in Setting Up the Reinsurance Branch
Sumit Khanna played a key role in setting up the reinsurance branch for Factory Mutual Insurance Company in India. His responsibility included developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance underwriting and risk control functions. This contribution underscores his significant impact on the company's operations and its growth in the Indian market.