Deputy Manager, Life and Pensions Kenya Job: Heritage Insurance

We invite job applications for the post described below which has arisen in the company.

DEPUTY MANAGER, LIFE AND PENSIONS
REPORTING TO THE SENIOR MANAGER

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote the need for efficient, accurate and prompt service to our customers
• Set and constantly evaluate underwriting and marketing standards in line with the key strategic objectives of Life & Pensions Division
• Ensure that competitive quotations and follow up for closing instructions are prepared in good time
• Acceptance of new business and review of existing business either proactively or where requested
• Review accounts two months prior to renewal and take appropriate actions to ensure profitability
• Communicate promptly to staff any information as regard changes in Underwriting guidelines, urgency in dealing with particular Brokers etc.
• Ensure that appropriate treaty reinsurance arrangements are in place for maximum benefits
• Establish strategies for new and existing business with brokers, agents and clients for purposes of meeting annual growth budgets
• In liaison with senior management ensure that professional standards and goals are maintained
• Coordinating tasks efforts for statutory bodies e.g. KRA, RBA and professional associations in the market i.e. ARBS, AKIJIK
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met in a timely manner
• Marketing and developing new products for our brokers, clients and other prospective sources.
• Be an active member of the management team for the development and implementation of operational policies

Requirements:

• University Degree, preferably B.com Insurance option,
• Progression towards attaining ACII/FCII and/or any other related certification
• Must have sound knowledge on Life and Pensions Management
• Must have sound analytical, negotiation, interpersonal skills, communication skills and maturity
• Must have good customer relation skills
• Must be a Team player
• Must have a minimum of 6-7 years working experience in the Insurance industry, of which 2-3 must be in a management or supervisory level
• Be computer literate
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize (ability to work within strict deadlines)
• Willing to work long hours and at times out of the workstation

Interested candidates should forward their application and a detailed resume to:

The Human Resources Manager
The Heritage Insurance Co. Ltd
P.O. Box 30390 001 00
NAIROBI

Or email to: info @ heritage.co.ke - Attention: The Human Resources Manager

Kindly note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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