Xplico Insurance Company Branch Managers and Marketing Officers Jobs in Kenya

Xplico Insurance Company is a locally registered General Insurer with international connection. 

To meet its expansion strategy, we require competent and efficient persons to fill the following positions:

Branch Managers

Reporting to the Principal Officer, he/she will be in charge of the company’s branch operations, co-ordination and supervision of the marketing teams and agency force with a view to achieving the set targets for the branch.

The following are among the Key responsibilities of this position:-

• Effectively manage branch operations including marketing, underwriting, claims processing and loss prevention.
• Formulating appropriate marketing strategies, focused on increasing the company’s market share.
• Co-ordinating recruitment, development and retention programmes for sales teams in the branch.
• Building and motivating a strong team which constantly delivers superior results.
• We invite applications from Kenya citizens who:
• Hold at least a Bachelors degree in a business related field.
• Have relevant professional qualifications (ACII or DIP. AIIK)
• Have a proven track record with at least five (5) years exposure at Senior Management Level.
• Have excellent interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills especially in setting priorities and mobilizing teams towards achieving set goals.
• Have the ability to stimulate strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• Those who have experience in medical and micro insurance will have an added advantage

Marketing Officers

The Marketing Officer will work to improve an organization’s market position and achieve financial growth.

Key Responsibilities

• To identify, recruit, induct, train and motivate new agents and brokers
• To follow up on renewal business and ensure 100% renewal
• To undertake marketing intelligence function on the current market condition by carrying out research on existing market policies and trends in area of operation
• Manage existing clients and ensure they are satisfied with the services
• Grow and retain existing accounts by presenting new solutions and services to clients
• Submit progress reports and ensure accuracy of the data
• Ensure targets are achieved

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Must have at least Diploma in Sales and Marketing and must have achieved at least 5 credits in AIIK DIP or its equivalent
• At least 2 years’ experience in sales, with a proven track record, preferably in insurance industry
• Ability to work in a competitive environment and contribute towards team results
• Should be a strong and confident communicator
• Those who have experience in medical and micro insurance will have added advantage.

Application Process

Interested candidates should forward their Curriculum Vitae by 28th March, 2014 stating their current and expected remuneration, email address, daytime telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees to:

hr@xplicoinsurance.co.ke
or
Human Resources Manager
Xplico Insurance Company Limited
P. O. Box 38106-00623
Nairobi.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted