General Insurance Commercial Account Executive Job in Mombasa Kenya

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

• 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.