Takaful Insurance Company General Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

General Manager - Takaful

Our client is a specialist Insurance Company with operations in Kenya and is now on an expansion strategy. 

Our client provides insurance solutions both to large corporate and the SME sector in a refreshing style with large elements of out of the box thinking and is now expanding to Takaful Insurance (Shariah compliant insurance). 

In order to grow locally and set up a platform for the region, our client seeks to hire a General Manager for the Takaful business to be based in Nairobi. 

Summary of Role: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager will be responsible for the overall operations of the Takaful business and will specifically be responsible for compliance and all affairs of the regulator.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day relationships with the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)
• Oversee the implementation of principles and practices accepted by Islam on the basis of shared responsibility.
• To implement all strategies and policies so as to achieve the company’s mission, vision, objectives and core values at National level.
• Oversee the administration of the General Takaful Fund.
• To oversee all the activities of the company and ensure safe keeping of company assets, equipment, inventory and cash.
• Prepare monthly company activity reports and ensure its effectiveness in meeting the overall organization strategy.
• Handle relationship building and customer satisfaction in all the branches of the company.
• Design and see the implementation of marketing strategies and prospects for new business to meet company targets
• Supervise and monitor issuance of policy documents, certificates and renewal information to clients.
• To supervise all heads of departments and evaluate overall performance at branch level.
• To ensure that all employees are kept motivated and are working towards achievement of company objectives at branch level.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Be a holder of a University degree preferably marketing option.
• Must have extensive experience in Sharia law.
• Be a holder of full ACII qualifications
• At least 7 years practical work experience in marketing and underwriting.
• Must have operated at a senior management position
• Demonstrated understanding of key laws and rules guiding insurance regulation, brokers, Re-insurance companies and customers in this market

Remuneration

Our client offers all the advantages one would expect from an industry leader including a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. 

Our client is an equal opportunities employer

Application Process

Kindly send your CV and cover letter detailing your experience, qualification and motivation for the job to kkerosi@racg.co.ke and copy recruitment@racg.co.ke, addressing it to the recruitment manager as soon as you read this advert.

While we thank all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.