Srinivasan Chalapathi is a seasoned insurance professional with over 30 years of expertise in General Insurance and Reinsurance. A Fellow in General Insurance, his distinguished career spans leadership roles across India and the GCC, including stints at top-tier insurance and broking firms.
Currently, he serves as the Executive Director at Solus Insurance Brokers DMCC in Dubai, where he oversees Reinsurance Treaties, product conceptualization, and General Insurance operations. Renowned as an Aviation Specialist, he brings a wealth of experience to the table, complemented by his deep knowledge of emerging insurance domains like Cyber Insurance, Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability, and other specialized liabilities.
Throughout his career, Chalapathi has held key leadership positions, including Executive Director at Howden Insurance Brokers, JdV Insurance Brokers, and Avon Insurance and Reinsurance Brokers, as well as CEO of Driesassur Middle East in the UAE. Additionally, he served as the SEO for Bahrain National Insurance in Qatar and Bahrain. His expertise extends to start-up operations, business revival, underwriting, and new product development, with a proven track record of delivering results.
A regular keynote speaker at global insurance summits, Chalapathi has also contributed extensively to the field through his published articles on insurance and claims consulting. His experience spans handling mega and major projects across diverse industries within the GCC and India, making him a trusted authority in the insurance and reinsurance landscape.