International Business Division Manager Job Vacancy

Ref No.KRC/HR/002/12

Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re), is a leading reinsurer in the region and is listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE). It is ISO 9001: 2008 Certified and rated B+ by A.M Best and AA by the Global Credit Rating Company (GCR).

Kenya Re now seeks to recruit and fill the position of
 Manager - International Business Division.

The Position

The selected candidate will report to the General Manager Reinsurance Operations and will be responsible for managing and providing guidance in the International Business division of the Corporation.

The main duties will include but will not be limited to:-
  • Developing and ensuring a timely and efficient implementation of the division’s strategy;
  • Soliciting and receiving business offers from existing and potential clients in line with the Corporation’s underwriting policy;
  • Managing and carrying out international underwriting of the business;
  • Maintaining constant liaison with ceding companies, retro cessionaries and monitoring treaty performance;
  • Managing business growth;
  • Carrying out market visits regularly in the international market for new business and for the renewal of existing business.
The Person

Applicants should be holders of a Bachelors degree in Business, Insurance, Marketing, or related fields.

Possession of a masters degree in a business related field will be an added advantage.

The person should be a fully qualified insurance professional with ACII or FCII qualifications or their equivalent and membership in a recognized insurance professional body.

They should have over six years’ of relevant experience, three of which should have been at senior management level gained in a reputable organization.

Kenya Re is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, colour, race, religion, natural origin, age or physical disability.

An appropriate remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Closing Date:
 19th August 2011

Applications should be sent by post or via email, attaching thereto CVs and cover letter quoting the relevant reference number and outlining how applicants meet requirements for the position to:-

The Human Resource and Administration Manager
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited
P. O Box 30271, 00100 GPO
Nairobi

E-mail: hr@kenyare.co.ke

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