Marlabs opens new KPO division

BANGALORE, INDIA: Marlabs India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Marlabs Inc., today announced the launch of its new division, providing KPO services to the health insurance sector.

The new unit, which currently operates from the company’s Bangalore and Mysore offices, will soon expand to other cities as well.

Marlabs plans to hire over 2000 medical professionals over the next 18 months to staff the KPO division and is investing close to $7-8 million in the venture, Marlabs said in a statement.

The KPO unit that is already functional in Bangalore and Mysore employees 400 professionals.

Krishnan Ramachandran, CFO, Marlabs, said, ”With our experience in providing value added services to US corporations, the KPO division will be a significant component of our long-term business plans.”