Branch Manager-(GA Insurance)- Job in Kisumu

Job Title: GA Insurance Branch Manager – Kisumu

Reports to: General Manager

Job Summary:Overall Branch management as per the company set standard operating procedures ensuring business growth in the Branch and proper underwriting standards are adhered to.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Business growth through offering competitive quotations
• Intermediary relationship with management by ensuring they are informed
• Risk surveys and offering recommendations thereafter
• Marketing activities by visiting clients
• Offering advisory services to clients and more so on keen and unique policies
• Reporting the progress on new business and renewals
• Advising on various rates and policies to be applied.
• Attending to direct clients.

Knowledge, skills and Abilities

• Marketing skills
• Insurance Business Technical Knowledge.
• IRA, AKI and other statutory bodies compliance knowledge.

Credentials and experience

• University degree in a business related field from a recognized University.
• Marketing Experience/qualification desirable.
• At least 7 years experience

Special Requirements

• Willing to work long hours, the job involves a lot of travelling.
• Able to meet and surpass targets

If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your c.v to henry@gakenya.com indicate the position applied for on the email subject line so as to be received on or before February 15, 2012.

General Manager -(AAR Insurance Kenya)- Job Vacancy

Job Ref. MN 5081

Your preferred provider of choice in healthcare, AAR Health Services, which is a division of AAR Holdings, is in the process of converting into an insurance company - AAR Insurance (K) Ltd.


This strategic move is hinged on our heritage of being market leaders ¡n the provision of innovative and quality healthcare solutions to all.

With this new dawn, AAR Insurance (K) Ltd intends to leverage its expertise in healthcare insurance and delivery to offer a wide choice of solutions to its current and future customers.

The other AAR operating divisions will continue to drive their respective business lines.

Consequently, we seek to recruit a pioneer General Manager to spearhead strategy and growth of AAR Insurance Kenya.

Job Profile

• Play the role of Principle Officer of the Insurance company and ensure all operations of the business are compliant as per the Insurance Act and other statutory provisions that govern the business of insurance in Kenya in line with the awarded trading license.
• Drive the insurance operations to achieve various business targets in line with the budget including revenue, profitability, membership and market share growth.
• Oversee the treasury management to ensure sound return on the various investment portfolios in place.
• Oversee Underwriting and Claims roles to ensure risk taking and management processes are effective.
• Negotiate reinsurance and co-insurance agreements.
• Design high performance agency and alternative distribution channels models to achieve set business targets.
• In liaison with the Head of Marketing, Design suitable products, enhance existing products portfolio and where possible drive their harmonization across the AAR group.
• Enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
• Develop reinsurance programs that ensure optimal risk management and optimal capital deployment.
• Supervise, coach, motivate and develop the insurance team.

Person Profile

• Bachelor of Commerce (insurance) or a Business related degree from a recognized university.
• ACII or equivalent professional qualification ¡s a must.
• A postgraduate degree in business management will be an added advantage.
• 10 years experience with at least 5 years in senior management.
• Deep understanding of technical insurance principles with different aspects of the Principle Officer’s role, Kenya insurance regulatory framework, agency management, insurance products and market players.
• Good working experience of MS Office is a must.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen.

Attractive salary offered. 

Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 24th October 2011. 

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope. 

Send to:

Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd, 
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza, 
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance, 
P.O. Box 50736- 00200, Nairobi. 

Email: recruit@manpowerkenya.com

Regional Risk Manager Job opportunity in Kenya

We are a well established Risk management and loss prevention company seeking for an experienced and dedicated individual to join the Loss Prevention Team as the Regional Risk Manager.

This position will be reporting to the Head of Risk.

General Position Summary:

The Regional Risk Manager is responsible for the management of all Loss Prevention programs and personnel for their assigned region.

You will also provide support for the company's overall business plan, Loss Prevention and Risk Management programs at client locations.

Some of the responsibilities of a Regional Risk Manager will be:

• Direct on-going formal risk assessments of each client facility, and drive appropriate actions to mitigate high exposure areas.
• Direct all aspects of current loss prevention program including facility access controls, guard services, and loss prevention protocols.
• Direct, manage, oversee, and implement the latest procedures and techniques in security in conjunction with local ordinances and prevailing laws. –
• Coordinates investigate and resolve internal theft issues and cases utilizing: Interviewing skills, CCTV, Incident Reporting and retail business systems analysis
• Provide risk assessment for new and existing store locations, including physical security recommendations and issues.
• Ensure formal, written documentation of investigative findings by Loss Prevention team to support the course of action that the Company deems necessary for prosecutory or defensive litigation
• Oversee the administration and accuracy of all required reports and documentation.
• Conduct criminal and civil investigations and prepare reports.
• Possess effective skills to transfer knowledge and expertise through training programs to field operation staff.

Requirements

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Competencies:

• Ability to work autonomously in remote locations.
• Knowledge of Retail Loss Prevention / Store Operations.
• Strong interviewing & investigation skill set.
• Sound management, leadership & supervisory skills
• Track record of dealing with sensitive loss prevention issues in an ethical manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of company leadership.
• Understanding of criminal and civil law as it applies to the retail environment.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Successful track record in driving Shrink Reduction programs
• Ability to develop and implement plans, policies or procedures in a clear and concise manner

Experience

To be successful in your application you must possess:

• A minimum of three years experience with multi site loss prevention and / or internal auditing company
• Previous experience in a Loss Prevention role and/or the Security Industry
• Experience working in a busy environment & meeting targets
• Experience in Shrinkage programs and investigations
• Experience in maintaining & reviewing physical security systems

Ideal Qualifications

• Degree in Security Management (or an equivalent security-related qualification), Business Management, criminology or Law

Additional qualification

• A recognised Certificate or Diploma in Computer Science will be an added advantage
• MBA will be an added advantage
• Any professional Certification in Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, Health & Safety.
• Previous work experience in Military, Kenya Police and related organisations

To apply

If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and include daytime telephone contact and three referees, preferably your current line managers to recruitment@omegariskmngt.com by 1:00pm on 16th of September 2011.

Indicate in the subject line the position that you are applying for.

Salespersons (Britak Insurance) Jobs in Kenya

The Company is seeking to fill the following position ofInsurance Salespersons with individuals who are proactive and self-driven and who can apply their knowledge, diligence, and experience to contribute to the achievement of our mission to delight our customers with outstanding financial services.

The main role of the position of a insurance Salesperson is to sell insurance products and investment funds to prospective and existing clients and service the accounts thus created.

Specifically, the Insurance Salesperson is expected to do, inter alia, the following on a highly rewarding commission-paying remuneration structure: 

1. Sell insurance and investment schemes to prospective and existing individual and corporate clients;
2. Relationship management for existing clients;
3. Meet and exceed exciting and aggressive work targets;
4. Work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment within an entrepreneurial culture that offers minimum supervision.

Successful candidates will need to possess the following skills and experience: 

• An appropriate qualification/training in sales and marketing;
• Work experience in the financial services sector e.g. bank, insurance companies, fund manager, stock brokers etc would be an advantage;
• Proven experience and success in selling financial services products: experience of selling unit trust investment or insurance products would also be an added advantage;
• Computer literate (evidence will be an added advantage)
• A good working knowledge of financial markets and financial products;
• A high sales drive and a strong will to succeed;
• Mature, confident, articulate and with strong communication skills;
• Results oriented with ability to work under strict deadlines and meet sales targets;
• Well groomed, presentable and strong interpersonal skills;
• Outdoorsy
• C+ and above in KCSE
• Mature, 28 years old and above preferred

If this position is of interest to you, please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to nndirangu@british-american.co.ke

Hard copies will not be accepted.

Applications should be received not later than 10th Oct 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Insurance Company Claims Manager job in Rwanda

A strong and trusted brand leader in the market, the company seeks to recruit a Claims Manager for their Rwanda office.

The Position:

The position holder will be reporting to the GM Operations.

He/She will be responsible for ensuring all insurance claims are handled expeditiously and in a professional manner, thereby meeting the customer expectations and the Company’s Corporate Objectives.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Ensure reserves are correctly set and regularly reviewed to reflect current position of the company’s liability
• Monitor the performance of service providers for effective service delivery Constantly analyse the performance of various classes of business and give recommendations to management on corrective measures to ensure the company remains profitable
• Ensure that claims are registered and acknowledged promptly and customers are constantly updated on the status of the claim to ensure early conclusion of the claim and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure that recoveries area initiated and followed to conclusion so as to reduce the final cost of the claim
• Ensure that cheque requisitions are raised upon receipt of discharge vouchers invoices to facilitate cheque processing
• Explore the best alternative of dealing with a claim so as to minimize claim expenses and costs
• Maintain effective business relationships by constantly interacting with customers and service providers so as to ensue customers have a pleasant experience
• Prepare management reports for the department to advice on the status of the department at any one time
• Supervise, train, mentor and coach staff within the department to ensure they remain motivate

The Ideal Candidate should have;

Professional Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in any related field.
• 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Professional Qualifications / Certifications in ACII

Skills\Attributes:

• Well developed leadership skills
• High level of initiative and self motivation
• Excellent people skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Task & time management proficiency
• Ability to work independently while also demonstrating excellent team working skills
• Good analytical skills

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send an updated Curriculum Vitae (Ms Word version) to kenyanrecruiter@gmail.com clearly stating the job position (Claims Manager - Insurance) in the subject.

Include your daytime contact, current & expected remuneration as well as your notice period in your application cover letter.

Deadline for application is 24th August 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Insurance Company Group- Chief Risk Officer Job in Kenya

A strong and trusted brand leader in the market, the company seeks to recruit a Group Chief Risk Officer.

The Position:

The position holder will be reporting to the Group Managing Director.

He/She will be responsible for the leadership and direction of the group wide coordination and application of risk management at the firm.

Key responsibilities will be:

• To ensure that the principles and requirements of managing risk are consistently adopted throughout the Group, and to establish a risk management framework and appropriate resource to assist the Group in its realization of business objectives and continual development
• Directs engagement projects to see that professional standards are maintained in the planning and execution and in the accumulation of information.
• Counsels and guides staff to see that the approved engagement objectives are met and that adequate, practical coverage is achieved.
• Edits engagement communications and discusses the communications with appropriate management.
• Presents oral brief to branch level management
• Provides for and performs research on engagement techniques
• Accumulates data, maintains records and prepares reports on the administration of engagement projects and other assigned activities
• Identifies factors causing deficient conditions and recommends courses of action to improve the conditions, including special surveys and audits.
• Provides for a flow of communication from operating management to the manager and to the Group Head of Audit. Assists in evaluating overall results of the engagements.
• Directs the activities of assistant
• Any other duties allocated by management.

The Ideal Candidate should have;

Professional Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in any related field
• 2-3 years experience in Internal Audit preferably in the financial services industry
• Professional qualification / certification in CISA and or CIA.

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to deliver results when objectives are set and create a blueprint for accomplishing the same.
• High level of initiative and self motivation
• Excellent people skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Task & Time Management proficiency
• Ability to work independently while also demonstrating excellent team working skills
• Good analytical skills

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send an updated Curriculum Vitae (Ms Word version) to kenyanrecruiter@gmail.com clearly stating the job position (Group Chief Risk Officer-Insurance) in the subject.

Include your daytime contact, current & expected remuneration as well as your notice period in your application cover letter.

Deadline for application is 23rd August 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.