Syed Shahriyar Ahsan, Chief Executive Officer, joined the Pioneer Insurance CompanyLimited in October, 2022 bringing with him more than four decades of workexperience in the insurance industry with vast knowledge and practical experience inunderwriting aviation, marine hull, specialized mega projects of complexity,reinsurance and claims of various exposures and complexity. He is recognized as avisionary leader with a strong ability to identify emerging market trends andtransform organizations to capitalize on opportunities. Mr. Ahsan completed hisMasters and MBA degree from Dhaka. He has taken part in various training coursesand seminars on Insurance and Re-insurance both at home and abroad. Prior tojoining the Pioneer Insurance Company, Syed Shahriyar Ahsan served as theManaging Director & CEO of the Sadharan Bima Corporation for 06 (six) years, theonly state-owned non-life insurance and re-insurance corporation in Bangladesh.Previously, he also served as the Chief Executive Officer in different Non-lifeInsurance Companies for 16 years, and graced himself with a proven track record ofdriving strategic growth and leading successful business operations of Non-lifeinsurance companies in a fiercely competitive market scenario. Syed Shahriyar Ahsanhas contributed in the development of Bangladesh insurance industry through his
Syed Shahriyar Ahsan
Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O)
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active participation as members in different committees of the InsuranceDevelopment & Regulatory Authority (IDRA) and the Bangladesh Insurance Academy(BIA). During his long association in the insurance industry, he has developedstrong professional bondage with large number of overseas re-insurers and brokers.Moreover, he was successful in establishing a wide network of contacts withentrepreneurs of both large and medium scale in different industries in the country.He has served as a Director of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), NationalTea Company Ltd (NTC), IDLC Finance Limited, Central Depository Bangladesh Limited(CDBL) and Aroma Tea (BD) Limited. He was also a Council Member of the Asian Re-insurance Corporation, Thailand.Mr. Ahsan is passionate about fostering a culture ofcollaboration and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional results. Under his prudentand dynamic leadership, the Pioneer Insurance Company will successfully achieve itsgoals propelled by a steadfast commitment to highly rated professional excellence inthe years ahead.
S.M. Mizanur Rahman
D.M.D & Company Secretary
S.M. Mizanur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director& Company Secretary, Joined Peoples Insurance Co. Ltd. the 1st private sector Non-life 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 36 years.
Al-MoeizLaiwala
D.M.D
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.
Salimur Reza Chowdhury
D.M.D.
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.
Shamima Faizy
D.M.D
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.
Showkat Hossain Siddiki
D.M.D.
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.
Shariful Islam Chowdhury
D.M.D.
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.
Mohd. Abu Taiyab
D.M.D.
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.
Shabbir Ahamedullah Sinha
D.M.D.
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.
Monjurul Hoque
D.M.D.
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.
Khondaker Zafor Sadeque
D.M.D
B.B. Avenue Branch Incharge
Salim Sajjad Haque
D.M.D
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.
Md. Nazrul Islam Talukder
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.
Md. Mahabbatur Rahman Khan
D.M.D
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: 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.
S.M. Jasim Uddin
D.M.D. Head Office Underwriting, Branch Control & MIS &Spl & U/W Departments & CAMLCO.
S.M. Jasim Uddin, Deputy Managing Director, Head Office Underwriting, Branch Control & MIS &Spl & U/W Departments & CAMLCO. Studied B.S.S. (Hon’s), M.S.S. in Public Administration in 1986.Diploma from Bangladesh Insurance Academy with Tyser Award for 1st position in the Final part Exam. 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 Deputy Managing Director, Underwriting Department, Head Office. His working experience in the insurance arena is about 31 years.
Mr. Rafiqul Islam
Deputy Managing Director, Head Office.
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.
Jamalur Rashid
Deputy Managing Director, Head Office
Md. Jamalur Rashid, Deputy Managing Director, Head Office (Non Motor Claims) M.com(D.U), Department of Management, ABIA & Certified member of Chartered Insurance Institute, UK. 15 years working experience in international level (Oman Insurance Co., Dubai) as Senior Claims Specialist. He got opportunity to handle very high level International claims like Boorj Khalifa, Torch Tower, Villagio Mall, Saudi Rail Fire incidents Claims etc. Started Insurance carrier with Green Delta Insurance Co. Ltd. Now he is holding the post of Deputy Managing Director, Head of Claims. His Total experience in Insurance 30 years in Local & International markets.
Rashed Ahmed
Deputy Managing Director. ( Head of HR & Admin. Department)
Rashed Ahmed, Deputy Managing Director, Head of Human Resource & Administration brings in 20+ years of experience and skill-sets in Human Capital planning, budgeting & execution, maintaining functions of HR operations, change Management & integration, capacity & talent development, employee engagement & branding and compliances regulations. Prior to joining Pioneer Insurance Company Limited, Mr. Ahmed’s long career has been developed through working on Human Resource functions in different industries like development agency, education institute, information technology, construction & real state, transport, textile, RMG, automotive industry & MFS.
After completing Honors in English Literature from reputed Dhaka College, under National University, he pursued his MBA degree from Dhaka University with major in HR Management. He has attended numbers of local and internation training programs related to HR operational and functional skill development, which enriched his capacity of strategic planning as well as managing daily operations by improvement of workflow & team productivity, cost efficiency, effective communication and project management.
His core work values are driven by purpose, mind for business and heart for people with Courage, Curiosity, Care and Connect.
Md. Shahidul Islam
A.M.D
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.
Ahmad Masihul Anam
A.M.D
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.
Mosharaf Hossain Majumder
A.M.D
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.
