Metropolitan Life Insurance Employee Benefits Administrator and Corporate Business Development Manager Jobs in Kenya

Metropolitan Life Insurance Kenya has the following exciting vacancies for seasoned professionals with a track record of success who are interested in being part of the company’s growth.
 

1. Employee Benefits Administrator (Group Life Administrator)
 

The main purpose is to provide EB administrative, technical and marketing support to the corporate marketing team. 

The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer, based in Nairobi.
 

The main responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Providing competitive quotations for group business.
• Liaising with brokers.
• Scheme management including administration of medical and other requirements.
• Risk assessment of schemes in consultation with reinsurers.
• Placing reinsurance.
• Risk assessment and liaison with reinsurers on complex risks.
• Participating in product development and product performance reviews.

The incumbent must possess the following educational background, experience, qualities and skills

• A BSc in Actuarial Science or a relevant business degree.
• Professional qualifications or progress towards attainment of one.
• At least 2 years life insurance experience in a similar role.
• A good understanding of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of French will be an added advantage

2. Corporate Business Development Manager
 

The main purpose is to grow the corporate business portfolio through the retention and acquisition of group schemes via direct and intermediated business. 

This calls for establishing sustainable relationships with brokers, agencies and clients. 

This position reports to the GM Corporate Business and is based in Nairobi.

The main responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to the following:

• Establishing a strong working relationship with brokers, agencies and direct clients.
• Providing product training and marketing presentations to brokers, agencies and clients.
• Conducting marketing research and participation in product development.
• Selection, recruitment, training and management of broker consultants and other support staff.
• Ensuring that the regulatory and compliance requirements are met

The incumbent must possess the following educational background, experience, qualities and skills:

• A degree in Marketing or a related field
• Professional qualifications or progress towards attainment of one.
• At least 5 years working experience in a similar life insurance role.
• Demonstrated success in business growth.
• A good communicator and a team player.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong management skills.

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should submit their online application to the email address hr@metropolitan.co.ke by Friday, 29th August 2014. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.