Syed Shahriyar Ahsan has joined as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pioneer Insurance Company Limited.   Syed Shahriyar Ahsan brings with him more than 4 decades of work experience in the insurance industry with tremendous knowledge and hands-on practical experience in underwriting aviation, marine hull, and specialized mega projects of complexity, re-insurance and claims of various exposure and complexity.   Prior to joining Pioneer Insurance Company, Syed Shahriyar Ahsan served as the Managing Director & CEO of Sadharan Bima Corporation for 06 (six) years, the only state-owned non-life insurance and re-insurance corporation in Bangladesh. Previously, he has also served as the Chief Executive Officer in different Non-Life Insurance Companies for 16 (sixteen) years.   He has developed strong professional bondage with overseas re-insurers and brokers. Furthermore, he was successful in establishing a wide network of contacts with entrepreneurs of both large and medium scale in different industries of the country.

Educational Qualification: M.B.A., B.Com. (Hon’s), M.Com., C.A. (Inter). Experience: Joined Peoples Insurance Co. Ltd. the 1st private sector General Insurance Company as Manager (Accounts) in 1985 and promoted to the post of A.G.M. then D.G.M. in 1991, he did switch over to a group of industries. In May 1994 joined  Bangladesh Co-operative Insurance Limited as A.G.M. (Accounts). In 1996 he joined  Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. as D.G.M. (Accounts). His total experience in insurance industry is about 35 years.

Educational Qualification: MBA (IBA-DU), Joined Insurance industry on Completion of Masters of Business Administration from the Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka in the year 1995. Taken extension training on Basic course of Insurance at the Bangladesh Insurance Academy. Thereafter undergone on the job training in various departments of the Company (Reliance Insurance Ltd.) e.g. Underwritings, Claims, Reinsurances etc. and thereafter posted at Company’s Chittagong Zonal Office as Deputy Zonal-in-charge in the year 1996. Later in the year 1997 was entrusted with the responsibility of Zonal-in-charge, Chittagong Zone. He  joined  Pioneer Insurance Company Limited in the year 2008 as Deputy Managing Director & In-charge of Marketing Department, Head Office. Also attended International seminar organized by Arab Insurance Group at Bahrain on Managing Competition and change in soft market. Now having over 16 years experience in the field of General Insurance, Covering Marketing & Sales Management, Risk Assessment and Underwriting. Studying and accessing the Company profile and financials of the client. Prior to this also gained about a year’s experience in Marketing and Sales Management of the product of Proctor and Gamble. About 4 years experience as Project In-charge of a Leather Industry (a project of Industrial Promotion Services of Aga Khan Development Network) with exposures on Project Installation, commissioning and Operations and about 3 years experience in managing the Gas Station owned by the family.

Educational Qualification: B.A. Experience: He joined Janata Insurance Co. Ltd. in the year 1988. He served Janata Insurance Co. Ltd. for 09 years commencing from 01.01.1988 in the development side and continued till 1996. He was the Branch-in-charge of Kawran Bazar Branch since 1995 to 1996 as Asst. Vice President. He joined Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. in 1997 as D.G.M. Now he is holding the post of Deputy Managing Director & In-charge, Local Office. His total experience in insurance is more than 32 years.

Educational Qualification: M.A. in Bengali in 1975. Experience: Served BCI Bank Ltd. prior to her joining in Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. as A.G.M. (Dev.), she worked with Peoples Insurance Co. Ltd. since 08.02.1998. She is now Deputy Managing Director, Marketing Department, Head Office. Her total experience in insurance is about 22 years.

Educational Qualification: B.Sc. Experience: Prior to his joining in Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. as Executive Director (Dev.), he worked with Peoples Insurance Co. Ltd. since 1985. Now he is holding the post of Deputy Managing Director & In-charge, Gulshan Branch. His total experience in insurance is about 35 years.

Educational Qualification: B.Com. in 1981. Experience: Served with SACO Int. Ltd. as Public Relations Officer from 1988 to 31.12.1991. Joined Central Ins. Co. Ltd. in 1992 as Public Relations Officer. Resigned from Central Ins. Co. Ltd. in the year 1997 and joined Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. as Branch-in-charge in V.I.P. Road Branch. Now he is holding the post of Deputy Managing Director & In-charge, V.I.P. Road Branch. His total experience in insurance is about 32 years.

Educational Qualification: M.Com. Experience: Started insurance career in 1989 with Federal Insurance Co. Ltd. and continued his job with them till April 2009. He joined Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. on May 2009 as Assistant Managing Director. Now he is holding the post of Deputy Managing Director. His total experience in insurance sector is about 30 years.

Educational Qualification: MBA, M.Sc. in 1996. Experience: Started working in Pioneer Insurance Company Limited, Head Office as General Manager, Marketing Department in 2006. Before that, he worked with Peoples Insurance Company Limited in since 1994, last designation was Senior Manager. He is now holding the post of D.M.D. & In-charge of the Company’s Dilkusha Branch and has total experience in insurance is about 26 years.

Educational Qualification: M.Sc. in Geographical Science from Dhaka University. Training: Received training on Strategic Management & Planning from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Dhaka University and Motor & Engineering Underwriting from Bangladesh Insurance Academy, Mohakali, Dhaka. Experience: Started insurance career on 30th April 1986 with Pragati Insurance Limited and continued with them till 14th August 2008. He then joined with Pioneer Insurance Company Limited on 22nd September 2008 as Executive Director & In-charge of the Company’s Kakrail Branch. He is now holding the post of D.M.D. & In-charge of the Company’s Kakrail Branch. His experience of working in insurance is about 34 years.

Educational Qualification: B.Com. (Hon’s), M.Com. in Finance from Dhaka University Experience: Served Northern Insurance Co. Ltd. in many capacities including Head of Establishment. Then joined Marketing Department of Pragati Insurance Ltd. & served as Branch-in-charge of Dilkusha Branch of the Company. Joined Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd. as Executive Director in April 2010. He is now holding the post of D.M.D.

Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce, University of Dhaka.Experience: He joined Pragati Insurance Ltd. in the year 1989. He served Pragati Insurance Ltd. for 21 years commencing from 06.09.1989 in the Marketing Department and continued his service till 30 April 2010. He was the Branch-in-charge of Imamgonj Branch & Uttara Branch since 2004 to 30 April 2010 as Deputy Vice President. He joined Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. as Executive Director from 2nd May 2010. He is now holding the post of D.M.D. & In-charge of the Company’s Uttara Branch.

Educational Qualification: M.Com. in Accounting in 1992. Experience: Started insurance career in 1994 with Reliance Insurance Limited and continued his job with them till 1999. He joined Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. on 11.02.1999 as Manager, Marketing Department. Now he is holding the post of D.M.D. & In-charge, Kawran Bazar Branch. His total experience in insurance is about 26 years.

Educational Qualification:  MBA from the IBA, Dhaka University &MA in Management Studies  fromUniversity of Leeds, UK.MSc in Statistics from University of Rajshahi.Professional Qualification: He attended the training course on Risk Management at the National Insurance Academy, Pune, India and attended the International Conference on Insurance and Risk Management in Mumbai, India. Mr. Rafiqul Islam joined the Pioneer Insurance Company Limited along with 24 years’ experience in Non-life Insurance devoting major thrust in Business Development and Underwriting. He acquired practical experience in re-insurance, claims handling and in overall business operations ofNon-life insurance company, while he was deputed from the Duncan Brothers (BD) Ltd., to hold the charge of Business Development for the United Insurance Company Limited. He participated in various short training courses, seminars and conferences on Insurance and Risk Management organized by the Bangladesh Insurance Academy and the Bangladesh Insurance Association. Mr. Islam worked as a Non-life Insurance Expert in the World Bank financed research project entitled ALM Study Project, undertaken by the PwC India, assigned under the Bangladesh Insurance Sector Development Project (BISDP) of the Insurance Development & Regulatory Authority (IDRA). Prior to his services in the Private Sector as a Non-life Insurer, he rendered 25 years’ of outstanding services in the Public Sector at various capacities in reputed government and autonomous organizations, viz., the Central Statistical Office, Karachi, Bangladesh Tea Board and Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) respectively. In the Bangladesh Tea Board, he worked as the first Project Coordinator of the Bangladesh Tea Rehabilitation Project (BRTP), where he was involved in the preparation, monitoring and implementation of the project, which ultimately resulted to the gigantic growth and development of the Bangladesh Tea industry.During the initial years of establishing EPZs in Bangladesh, Mr. Islam demonstrated outstanding merit and success in attracting foreign investments in the country by his dedicated efforts as an Official deputed from the BEPZA to the Investment Promotion Services (IPS) at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Islam is actively involved in various social, civic and philanthropic activities. He is a Life Member of the Bangladesh Diabetic Association, Bangladesh Eye Care Society and SAHIC (Society for Assistance to Hearing Impaired Children). He is a Registered Graduate (Life Member) of Dhaka and Rajshahi University respectively. He is a Life Member of the IBA Alumni Association & Leeds University Alumni Association. He was a Member of the British Institute of Management (MBIM) in 1981. He is also a Life Member of the Tangail Zilla Samity. He is an active Rotarian and a Past President of the Rotary Club of Dhaka West. During the long tenure of his services both in the Public and Private Sectors, and through his involvement in various social, academic and professional activities, Mr. Islam developed his world creating deep bondage with large number of eminent personalities, leading entrepreneurs and business executives of the country to cherish his active life.

Educational Qualification: B.S.S Experience: Prior to his joining in Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. as General Manager (Dev.), he worked with Insurance Industry since 1991. Now he is holding the post of D.M.D. & In-charge, Khulna Branch. His total experience in insurance is about 29 years.

Educational Qualification: M.A.,  MBA ( University of Dhaka), Professional Qualification : ACII (UK)  Training: Comprehensive Technical Program in General Insurance by National Insurance Academy, Pune, India & Overseas’ Cedants Training organized by Labuan Re, Malaysia attended Workshop on Earthquake Resilience Project organized by World Bank, Dhaka office  &  Earthquake organized by World Bank, Dhaka office Experience: Started Insurance career with Reliance Insurance Limited in 1990 in its Head office Underwriting Department and continued up to 2012 holing the post of Senior Vice President. Then he joined Pioneer Insurance Company Limited as General Manager in 2012. Now he is holding the post of D.M.D., BC & MIS Department, Head Office. His total experience in insurance 30 years.

Educational Qualification: B.S.S. (Hon’s), M.S.S. in Public Administration in 1986. Professional Qualification: Diploma from Bangladesh Insurance Academy with Tyser Award for 1st position in the Final part Exam. Experience: Started insurance career on November 18, 1989 with Pragati Insurance Limited and continued with them till March 31, 2010. He then joined with Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. on April 01, 2010 as Sr.D.G.M, Branch Control & MIS Department at Head Office. Now he is holding the post of D.M.D., Underwriting Department, Head Office. His working experience in the insurance arena is about 30 years.

Educational Qualification: M.Com. In Accounting in 1987. Experience: Started insurance career in February 1989 with Reliance Insurance Limited and continued his job with them till October 12/07/1997. He joined Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. on 13/07/1997 as Manager, Marketing Department. Now he is holding the post of D.M.D. & In-charge, Sheikh Mujib Road Branch. His total experience in insurance is about 31 years. 

Educational Qualification: B.A. Experience: Prior to his joining in Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. as General Manager (Dev.), he worked with Insurance Industry since 1989. Now he is holding the post of A.M.D. & In-charge, Barisal Branch. His total experience in insurance is about 31 years.

Educational Qualification: B.Com. Experience: Prior to his joining in Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. as General Manager (Dev.), he worked with Pragati Insurance Limited since 1986. Now he is holding the post of A.M.D. & In-charge, Sylhet Branch. His total experience in insurance is about 34 years.

Educational Qualification: M.B.A., DHMS.  Training: Comprehensive Training Program (CTP) for Non Life Insurance at NIA, PUNE, INDIA. In house training on Basic Insurance, Marine, Fire & Re Insurance organized by Green Delta & PABL. Experience: Joined Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd on 1/8/1996 and worked there till 31/10/2016. Last Position there Senior Vice President and In Charge of Misc Department & Head of Retained Business Team. Joined Pioneer Insurance Company Limited on 3/11/2016 as Assistant Managing Director.

Educational Qualification: B.Com. Experience: Started insurance career in 1995 with Reliance Insurance Limited and continued his job with them till June, 2007 then He joined Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. on in July, 2007 as D.G.M and Branch In-Charge in Jubilee Road Branch. Now he is holding the post of A.M.D. & In-charge, Jubilee Road Branch. His total experience in insurance is about 25 years.

Educational Qualification: B.Com. Experience: Prior to his joining in Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. as Sr. Deputy General Manager (Dev.), he worked with Insurance Industry since 1995. Now he is holding the post of A.M.D. & In-charge, Moghbazar Branch. His total experience in insurance is about 25 years.

Educational Qualification: MBA, Completed I.C.M.A. partly.  Training: He has successful training on i) Company Management, ii) Sound Business & Financial Practices in Insurance Industry, iii) Corporate Tax & VAT, iv) Deduction of VAT & Income Tax at source, v) Business English (Advance Level). Experience: Started insurance career in 1990 with Bangladesh Co-operative Insurance Ltd. as a Probationary Officer and continued his job with them till October 1996. He joined Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. on November 1996. Now he is holding the post of Chief Financial Officer in the rank of E.D at Head Office. His total experience in insurance is more than 30 years.

Educational Qualification: MBA, Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (secured 1st position in order of merit) from the Institute of Personnel Management, Bangladesh in 2002. He also obtained the professional degree, BIA Diploma in General Insurance from Bangladesh Insurance Academy  in 2013.  Training: Certificates awarded by IBA, Dhaka University, BUET, IBCS-Primax, Bangla Academy and other Institutes for successful training on IT. Certificate awarded by MCCI, Dhaka in Business Communication Skills. Certificate awarded by MMCG & FLF for successful participation at the workshop on “Creative Selling Techniques” at British Council Auditorium. Certificate awarded by IUB in Business English (Advance Level). Attended “2012 Programme for Insurance Executive Development (PIED)” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Experience: Started Insurance career on 2nd May, 1987 with Peoples Insurance Company Limited and continued his job with them till 3rd January, 1999. He joined Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. on January 04, 1999. Now he is holding the post Executive Director & Head of HR and Admin. He is one of the Fellow of IPM and Ex-Vice President of EC of IPM. His total experience in insurance is above 33 years.

Educational Qualification: M.Com. Diploma from Bangladesh Insurance Academy with Tyser Award in 1996.  Training : 1) Marine Insurance Underwriting, Claim and Re-insurance conducted by Bangladesh Insurance Academy  (stood first) 2) Fire Insurance Underwriting, Claim, Re-insurance (Theory & Practice) Conducted by Bangladesh Insurance Academy (Stood  first).Experience: Started insurance career in 1988 with Pragati Insurance Ltd. and continued his job with them till December 2011. He joined Pioneer Insurance Co. Ltd. on 1st January, 2012 as Sr. Deputy General Manager, Claims Department, Head Office. His total experience in insurance is about 32 years.

Mr. M. Nazib Iqbal is a hard core insurance professional having about thirty three (33) years of working experience in insurance sector since 1988. In the year of 1988, he started his carrier with Reliance Insurance Limited as Underwriting Officer. During his tenure with Reliance, he had responsibility to take care of issues related to insurance underwriting and business negotiation with different MNCs. In 2000, he left Reliance Insurance and joined with Pioneer Insurance Company Limited as Manager and Head of UW and BCD. His present position is General Manager and holding the charge of Specialized Underwriting Department, Head Office, Dhaka. Mr. Nazib Iqbal has B.Com (Hons), M.Com in Management (both 2nd Class) from University of Dhaka and MBA from University of Information Technology and Science, Dhaka. Besides, he attended month long training program on General Insurance conducted by College of Insurance in Mumbai, India. On ‘Aviation Insurance’, he attended training in Swissotel The Stamport, Singapore from 24.04.2019 to 26.04.2019 organized by Mclarens Aviation, London. Moreover, he attended various training/seminars on “Insurance and Risk Management”