Masaki Takeda
Syosset,NY
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Uses strong leadership capabilities to inspire and motivate teams toward success. Track record of leveraging financial acumen and stakeholder relationships to drive business growth.
24 Years of experience in corporate insurance business, including 10 years in US. Hold a valuable experience of working in a true US corporate environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Vice President, Asian Risk Solutions
Sompo International
04.2024 - Current
- Head of JIA marketing in North America (US, Canada & Mexico).
- Manage approximately $430M in gross premium, 14 Japanese expatriates, and 11 local employees.
- Established the concept of "Role & Responsibility of Client Relationship Executive" to clarify the role and responsibility and create productive & mission-driven organization.
- Achieved over +8% growth in GWP, 94.6% retention, 54.5% L/R, while remediating the portfolio towards more profitable and sustainable book.
- Succeeded in introducing new cross-sell products towards our clients.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop strategies that aligned with corporate goals and objectives.
General Manager, Corporate Production Department 8
Sompo Japan Insurance Co.
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Head of the marketing department in charge of below sectors & companies: retail (AEON) & convenience stores (7-Eleven, Lawson, Family Mart), credit card (Credit Saison), mass media/TV (Yomiuri, Fuji Media HD), advertising (Dentsu, Hakuhodo), logistics (Yamato HD, SG HD), travel (JTB, Nippon Travel, National Travel Industry Association) , entertainment (Bandai) etc.
- Managed approximately $280M in GWP and 76 employees. Generated approximately $50M in new business over 3 years.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and client & broker/agent negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase top line while maintaining profitability.
General Manager, Automotive Marketing Department 2
Sompo Japan Insurance Co.
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Head of marketing department in charge of auto sector & companies: Honda, Subaru, Isuzu and Hino.
- Managed $150M in corporate and $900M in retail insurance GWP, and 30 employees.
- Corporate: Managed corporate insurance of respective auto makers. (P&C, OM, WWP, Financial Lines etc.)
- Retail: Managed strategy, planning and execution of retail auto insurance handled by respective auto dealers across Japan. (Dealer Branded Auto Insurance)
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and client & broker negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase top line while maintaining the profitability.
Vice President, Integration
Sompo International
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Head of the PMI (Post Merger Integration) team representing Sompo Japan Insurance Co. in regard to JIA business planning & action plans with Sompo International (formerly Endurance) acquired by SOMPO HD in 2017.
- Referred all JIA business to Sompo International, held policy-based conversations for future improvement on T&C and worked with UW & marketing of Sompo Japan Insurance Co. to implement & execute the changes.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long-term goals.
- Negotiated T&C of large clients policies that may have effect on the global relationship and profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, and driving sustainable growth & profitability across the organization.
Vice President, Nagoya Automotive Department
Sompo International
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Head of business development for Toyota Group in North America (US, Canada & Mexico)
- Established Dallas office.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Toyota, brokers, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams of US, Mexico and Japan for the successful completion marine loss control project, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction for Toyota logistics department.
Section Manager, Corporate Planning Department
Sompo Japan Insurance Co.
04.2012 - 03.2016
- Head of the Global Business Section of the Corporate Planning Department.
- Plan, promote and provide individual support to JIA clients operating in overseas.
- Managed budgets, resources, schedules and collaborate with Corporate Marketing Department in Sompo Japan Insurance Co. and Sompo overseas operation to ensure timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Developed WWP scheme for JIA clients operating on global basis.
- Introduced products & services from overseas operations to clients in Japan and JIA clients.
- Scheduled weekly/monthly meetings with internal/external stakeholders to review emerging challenges and identify future opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Law - Faculty of Law
Waseda University
Tokyo03.1995
Skills
- Experience in global insurance business
- Leadership experience
- Operations management
- Strategic planning and execution
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Human resources management
- Native English capability
- Overseas residency experience (over 15 years)
Certification
- Driver's License (NY and Japan)
- Insurance Agent License (Japan, 1996)
Language Skills
English Proficiency (Native level)
Timeline
Executive Vice President, Asian Risk Solutions
Sompo International
04.2024 - Current
General Manager, Corporate Production Department 8
Sompo Japan Insurance Co.
04.2021 - 03.2024
General Manager, Automotive Marketing Department 2
Sompo Japan Insurance Co.
04.2019 - 03.2021
Vice President, Integration
Sompo International
02.2018 - 03.2019
Vice President, Nagoya Automotive Department
Sompo International
04.2016 - 02.2018
Section Manager, Corporate Planning Department
Sompo Japan Insurance Co.
04.2012 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Law - Faculty of Law
Waseda University