Commercial Account Executive – General Insurance
Reports to: Client Country Head –
Kenya
Division: General Insurance
Department – Mombasa office
A leading MIP and Broker in Kenya with offices in Dubai, Nairobi, Mombasa and
Kisumu, is seeking a Commercial Accounts Executive.
The successful candidate will be required to set up and develop
corporate accounts on General Insurance within Mombasa City and adjoining
areas.
S/He will be supported by both the Mombasa and Nairobi Offices
in Lead Generation.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Developing
and maintaining new business relationships with stake holders.
- Preparation
of quotations and advising clients on the product that best meet their
requirements.
- Managing
high level standards in relation to services as per the client’s
expectations.
- Comply
with regulatory and other standards as directed by line management.
- In
accordance with LCI Renewal Strategy, negotiate renewal terms, adjustments
and cover extensions.
- Identify
revenue development opportunities and make recommendations.
- Professionally
represent LCI, demonstrating an understanding of corporate objectives.
- Develop
effective working relationships with other LCI specialist areas of
business.
- Maintain
clients’ interactions records in the systems.
- Submit
regular reports as per management requirement.
- Meet
with team members to discuss relevant client issues.
- Ensure
customer expectations, service as well as claims assistance are done in a
timely manner.
- Liaise
with management in the development of strategic plans for the General
insurance activity.
Education and Experience
- An
awareness of RACI principles (Responsibility, Accountability, Consult,
Inform).
- ACII
complete or part (Ongoing study).
- Bachelor
of Arts/Commerce.
- COP
qualification.
- Proven
3 – 5 years experience in General Insurance sales/underwriting.
- Strong
understanding of a wide range of Commercial Insurance Risks with good
knowledge of the available markets and their current conditions
Key Competencies
- Experience
in presenting to senior management and directors.
- Strong
negotiation and client facing skills
- Self
motivated and organized with good management skills.
- Excellent
customer service and communication skills.
- Proficient
communicator at all levels, both verbal and written.
- Ability
to handle varied tasks/instructions.
- Team
player able to achieve core business aims and values.
- Ability
to be flexible when required, responding to change and learning
opportunities.
- Good
internal knowledge of systems, processes and Best Practice Guides.
Salary
Competitive salary + 21 days holiday, medical insurance for self
and family.
Sponsorship for study in insurance related field also
considered.
Additional income if KPI/Targets are met.
Qualified candidates to send their C.Vs and cover letters by
28th December 2012 through: apply@kenyajobsconnection.com