Karun is a Senior Analyst within Celent’s insurance practice based in London. His research efforts have centred around identifying and analysing insurance technology trends and software platforms in the insurance industry, encompassing property and casualty (P&C) and life and health (L&H) lines of business. Karun is a highly accomplished and technology-focused professional with a wealth of experience in the global IT industry, specifically within the insurance, pensions, and investment management sectors.
Before joining Celent, Karun spent 22 years at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company's insurance portfolio. During his tenure, Karun excelled in securing and executing large-scale, multi-million-dollar global IT contracts. He assumed complete solution and cost ownership, providing strategic guidance to clients on transformative initiatives.
In addition to his extensive insurance industry experience, Karun has a background in manufacturing and supply chain management. He has led consulting engagements focused on IT strategy and Enterprise Architecture, further enhancing his expertise.
Karun's recent reports have covered a wide range of subjects, including core systems analysis, digital twins in insurance, emerging technologies in insurance, Agentic AI, best practices in cloud adoption, quantum computing, parametric insurance, ESG, and climate change.
Since joining Celent, Karun has been a featured speaker at industry events , covering topics such as NetZero Transition, Climate Change, Cloud, Customer Experience, Underwriting Automation, Parametric Insurance, and Legacy Modernization.
Karun holds a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Calicut University. He has also earned a Certification in Fintech from the prestigious Said Business School at Oxford University.
