Pranav Sharma

Product Innovation at Hippo Insurance

Pranav Sharma has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Pranav began their career in 1999 as a Senior Marine Engineer at Seaarland Shipping, where they operated and maintained oil tankers and merchant ships. Pranav also played a key role in overseeing the construction and delivery of a new vessel in Japan.

In 2005, Pranav joined Progressive Insurance as a Data Analyst/Statistician and later served as a Senior R&D Analyst. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in data analysis and research.

In 2008, they joined Verisk Analytics, where they held various roles over the years. As an AVP Product Management, they streamlined and led the process of launching products in new geographies, reducing the time to launch from over a year to just 3 months. As a Director of Product Management & Analytics, they contributed to the digital strategy of a Verisk Insurance solutions unit with revenue exceeding $500 million. Pranav recruited and managed a high-performing team and achieved 20% promotion rate within a year.

Pranav also served as a Manager of Customer Analytics and Strategy at Verisk, where they developed strategies for digital products and optimized Verisk Underwriting's product portfolio. Pranav played a key role in identifying synergies and cross-selling opportunities, resulting in the discontinuation of two products and the prioritization of others.

Throughout their career, Pranav has been recognized for their expertise in statistics and analytics. As a Lead Statistician at Verisk, they coordinated go-to-market efforts for new products, with revenue potential surpassing $10 million. Pranav engaged with customers, facilitated regulatory approval, and demonstrated the value of statistical products.

More recently, Pranav joined Hippo Insurance in 2020, focusing on product innovation.

Overall, Pranav Sharma has a proven track record of driving innovation, leading cross-functional teams, and optimizing product strategies in the insurance and technology industries.

Pranav Sharma's education history starts with their attendance at Father Agnel School, although specific dates are unavailable. Following this, they attended Marine Engineering and Research Institute from 1995 to 1999, earning a Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering. Later, from 2003 to 2005, Sharma studied at Arizona State University and obtained a Certificate in Statistics, as well as a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering/Applied Statistics. Lastly, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Finance, with a focus on Finance, General at The Wharton School from 2014 to 2016.

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  • Product Innovation

    September, 2020 - present

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