Business Development Officer, Life, Job in Kenya

This position is responsible for sourcing and procuring new pension and group life business, developing proposals and quotations in line with company guidelines and policies, scrutinizing proposals, risk assessment and acceptance, renewal follow ups and policy documentation with the aim of enforcing effective credit control, delivery of set loss ratio and building and maintaining customer relationships.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER- LIFE

  • Company:APA Life
  • Location: Head Office
  • Employment Type:Permanent
  • Job Id:uUWhkXbP48
  • Date added:10-Jan-2023
  • Deadline:17-Jan-2023

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Generate a pipeline and acquire pension and group life business
  • Liaise with pension administratorts, trustees and intermediaries to acquire and retain business
  • Identify and provide solutions based on client needs.

  • Research on industry trends, Market intelligence and product development. 
  • Sourcing and procuring of business in line with the set targets/budgets;
  • Strengthen and develop new intermediary and partnerships.
  • Addressing client/customer enquiries and feedback within the timelines stipulated in service charter and/or SLAs signed with respective clients;
  • Supporting in pension contributions and premium collection;
  • Preparing weekly and monthly reports giving details of individual performance on business acquired/lost and feedback on market practices from customers;
  • Participating in company CSR and brand building activities in liaison with other departments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Skills

  • Interpersonal and Communication skills
  • Time management skills
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Team Player
  • Pension ACII/AIIK
  • At least 3 years relevant experience in Pension and Group Life, with a strong bias on the bancassurance business channel

How to Apply

Strong preference will be given to candidates with the above qualifications, skills, and experience. If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please submit your application to recruitment@apollo.co.ke with Business Development Officer- Life as the subject of the email on or before 17th January 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

APA Apollo Group is an equal-opportunity Employer.