Bancassurance Career Opportunities in Kenya

1.     Business Development Manager (Insurance)
2.     Assistant Insurance Manager (Coast Region)
3.     Business Executives
4.     Customer Service Advisors
Are you looking for a career in Bancassurance?
If so, apply for:
1. Business Development Manager (Insurance)
Reporting to the Principal Officer the Business Development Manager will be responsible for growth of General, life and Medical insurance.
Job Profile
  • Designing and executing strategies for growth in income streams including growing institutional relationships such as bancassurance.
  • Maintaining existing client relationships, managing their needs & expectations and cross selling.
  • Developing and rolling out relevant products,

  • Formulating and executing marketing and sales campaigns including advertising, promotions etc.
  • Undertaking market research and competitor activity and recommending competitive counter strategies.
  • Training and motivating high performance Insurance Business Executives & Customer Service Advisors to ensure team sales and profit targets are met.
  • Tracking and monitoring sales performance and adopt appropriate strategies to grow and enhance the distribution network and performance.
Qualifications/ Experience /Personal Attributes
  • University graduate in business oriented disciplines, preferably B Comm.(Insurance option).
  • Professional qualifications in Insurance – AIIK, ACII.
  • Five years’ experience in business development marketing, brokerage or Agency management; 3 years of which as Unit/Agency Manager.
  • Experience in insurance (general/composite) underwriting will be added advantage.
  • Ability to manage field-based Direct Sales Representatives a definite advantage.
  • High energy level with strong leadership, motivation and ability to drive high performance teams
  • A strong service-oriented attitude with pleasant, friendly & cheerful disposition and excellent interpersonal, communication and persuasion skills.
  • Ability to work independently self-driven and a self-starter.
  • Proficiency in MS-Office suites.
2. Assistant Insurance Manager (Coast Region)
Reporting to the Business Development Manager, the Assistant Manager will be responsible for business development in the whole Coast regon.
Job Profile
  • Assist in designing and executing business strategies.
  • Maintaining existing client relationships, attending to their needs, managing their expectations and cross selling.
  • Developing and rolling out relevant products.
  • Executing marketing and sales campaigns.
  • Managing the staff in the Unit.
Qualifications/Experience /Personal Attributes
  • Undergraduate degree from a recognised Institution.
  • Diploma in Insurance.
  • 3 years’ experience handling composite Insurance portfolio i.e. general and life business at Supervisor level.
  • Proficiency in MS-Office suites.
  • Out-going and pleasant personality with excellent communication & interpersonal skills
3. Business Executives
Job Profile
  • Marketing and prospecting for clients.
  • Assessing clients’ needs and advising them as appropriate.
  • Resolving customer queries.
Qualifications/Experience/Personal Attributes
  • Undergraduate degree from a recognised Institution.
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance (COP).
  • Two years’ experience in insurance sales. Experience gained in the wider financial sector will be added advantage.
  • Experience in handling a composite insurance portfolio i.e. both life and general business
  • Proficiency in MS-Office suites.
  • Out-going and pleasant personality with excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
4. Customer Service Advisors
Job Profile
  • Handling client administrative duties e.g. policy and claims processing etc.
  • Resolving customer queries.
  • Cross-selling and marketing of various financial & Insurance products.
Qualifications/Experience /Personal Attributes
  • Undergraduate degree from a recognised Institution.
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance (COP).
  • Two years’ experience in marketing/Sales. Experience gained in Insurance and or Banking will be added advantage.
  • Experience in handling a composite insurance portfolio i.e. both life and general business Proficiency in MS-Office suites.
  • Out-going and pleasant personality with excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Interested candidates should apply and attach a detailed CV quoting current remuneration and the position applied for
on the envelope:
DN/.A 635
P.O. Box 49010-00100,
Nairobi.
Closing date for receiving applications: 11th June 2010
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.