Resolution Insurance Underwriting Executive Job in Kenya

Resolution Insurance Company Ltd is a general insurer offering innovative and responsive insurance solutions. 

We have learned to adapt in this constantly changing society, and develop comprehensive products that are relevant to our clients. 

We currently have over 60,000 members in our fold and have partnered with over 500 medical service providers across East Africa; a strong network of hospitals, clinics and doctors.

 Position Title: Underwriting Executive
 

Department: Underwriting
 

Reports To: Head of Underwriting through the Assistant Underwriting Manager
 

Supervises: None
 

Hours of Work: The job is done within normal working hours.
 

Position Summary & Primary Objective: The Underwriting Executive overall purpose is to ensure membership cards are processed in an efficient and effective manner, to facilitate and meet the period set for processing in the department with an aim of client satisfaction.
 

The jobholder is expected to demonstrate commitment and loyalty and perform all duties in accordance with the organization’s office routines and procedures, keeping in mind the overall business objectives.
 

Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge
 

Knowledge & Experience Required
 

Essential

• A Diploma in Business field.
• At least 1 year relevant work experience.

Desirable

• A Business degree will be an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office packages
• Attention to detail and high accuracy levels
• Ability to work responsibly with or without direct supervision.
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills

Roles and Responsibilities

• Card Processing
• Data Entry
• Membership Administration
• Policy Issuance
• Vetting

Core Competencies
 

The following Core competencies are the skills, knowledge and behaviors expected of an employee at Resolution Insurance Co. Limited. 

These competencies may need to be adjusted depending on the company’s overall mission and values.

• Communication Skills Communicates clearly and professionally in written and oral forms to both internal and external clients.
• Initiative and Confidence Generates and acts on new ideas that add value to the business. Looks at different ways to solve problems and address difficulties.
• Achievement Drive Sets goals and strives to achieve them with enthusiasm and determination.
• Business Acumen Has a good understanding of the business environment and the impact their behavior has on the reputation of the company.
• Respect Treats colleagues and customers in a manner which demonstrates integrity, honesty and fairness.

If you believe you are a team player and would be a valuable resource to this ever growing brand, CLICK HERE to apply online
 

Deadline: COB, Friday 21st November 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Kenya Orient Insurance Underwriting Executive Job Vacancy

We are looking for talented and motivated people in a variety of roles. At Kenya Orient, you will have an opportunity to join a team who are warm, professional and experts in their fields. 

As a successful candidate, you will work in a fun, highly innovative and engaging environment suitable for providing Unique, Relevant and Innovative insurance solutions that exceed our client’s expectations.

Job Title: Underwriting Executive

Division / Department:  Underwriting

Immediate Supervisor: Underwriting Supervisor

Overall Responsibility: The position is responsible for assessing risks in accordance with laid down underwriting procedures in the company and ensure effective and efficient service delivery to customers

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Review all applications for insurance –determine the profiles of risks presented to the branch/company for insurance and assess their acceptability or otherwise.
• Review all reports from various service providers relating to proposals for insurance.
• Review proposals for insurance and adjust benefits where necessary by reviewing previous files, worksheets, etc.
• Ensure all related activities to underwriting are properly coordinated and enforced
• Participate in sales initiatives.
• Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of policy documents.
• Review of suspense items and follow up on outstanding requirements with a view to reconciling them in record time.
• Timely processing of quotations and tender documents, credits and refunds.
• Liaising with intermediaries for business support
• Any other duties assigned by management in line with task.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university
• 2 years minimum work experience preferably in insurance industry
• Progress in ACII/AIIK preferable

Competencies

• Knowledge in insurance products and services
• Basic claims knowledge
• Excellent analytical, communication and customer handling skills

How to Apply:

If you are interested in a position and have the required qualifications, skills and experience, CLICK HERE to apply online and submit a duly filled application form on or before Wednesday, 19th November 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 

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Insurance Brokerage Underwriting Manager Job in Kenya

An insurance brokerage firm is looking to recruit an Underwriting Manager.
 

Reporting To: General Manager
 

Overall Job Purpose: Responsible for determining if claimant or applicant is eligible for insurance coverage. 
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Negotiate and create underwriting agreements
• Analyze insurance applications.
• Work with appraisers to determine value of items.
• Determine proper premiums and policy terms and conditions.
• Coordinate with internal functions to ensure all deliverables are met consistently within the promised time line

Key Performance Indicators

• Average cost per claim
• Customer satisfaction
• Claims ratio
• Average time to settle a claim
• Effectiveness at meeting sales targets

Qualifications

• Holding professional qualification from Insurance Institute of repute like Chartered Insurance Institute, UK etc will be an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business related field.
• Fully AIIK/ACII or equivalent qualified.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the Insurance Industry.

Disposition

• Demonstrate a track record for underwriting profitability, breadth and depth of technical knowledge in all underwriting matters and an understanding of the insurance market and processes.
• Demonstrate strong leadership as well as good mentoring and coaching skills.
• Pragmatic decision maker with strong analytical and numerical reasoning.
• Strong team player, communicator with superior negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good business sense
• Plenty of initiative

Submit your application letter and CV only to recruit@atom.co.ke on or before 5th September 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Insurance Underwriting Assistant Job in Kenya

 a startup brokerage company in the Insurance Industry is in need of an Insurance Underwriting Assistant
 

Prepare competitive and comparative quotations.
 

Prepare and issue cover notes.
 

Compile underwriting and claims reference rates/tables.
 

Prepare and issue policy document.
 

Maintain client information database.
 

Update and maintain client-underwriting files (digital copies included).
 

Filing, dispatch and correspondence management.
 

Prepare and dispatch motor certificates.
 

Any other duties as may be allocated by the management.
 

Minimum Qualifications 

• A University degree required but A Diploma in Insurance or CII qualification will be accepted
• Professional experience of not less than 1 year in insurance/underwriting is desirable 
• Good interpersonal skills, excellent communications and analytical skills. 
• Well developed computer skills

Aptitude and Attitude
 

We are looking for young, driven, smart and passionate individuals with high energy to drive the business.

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to: resume@interviewupconsulting.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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International Reinsurer Marine Underwriter Job Vacancy in Mauritius

We are a leading international Reinsurer seeking to recruit aMarine Underwriter from Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania.
 

Job Summary
 

Develop and maintain:-

1. A thorough technical and professional knowledge and understanding of all marine classes of insurance and reinsurance.
2. Underwriting process by way of pricing business on behalf of the Company, from cedants/brokers within the delegated authority per line of business, subject to technical risk assessment and application of commensurate terms and conditions.
3. Shared responsibility with other Underwriters and Client Management for the profitable performance of the Marine portfolio.
4. Issuing/signing off treaty slip wordings which comply in every respect with the Company’s International Group Standards.
5. Relationships with Clients to build trust and long term relationships.
6. Quarterly/monthly monitoring of pricing adequacy on a per line of business basis for responsible treaties.

Your Profile

• ACII with a Marine focus or progress towards the same
• Marine Law/Business Degree with Economics/Mathematics and Statistics
• Degree and/or Higher Diploma in Shipping, Imports and Exports
• At least 5 years experience in direct Insurance/Reinsurance Industry with a vibrant outgoing and energetic personality
• Experience in Marine Underwriting and a good grasp of Mathematics and Statistics would be a definite advantage.

This is a permanent position and will be based in Mauritius. 

The Company is an equal opportunity employer.

The closing date for submission of applications is 25th July 2014.

DNA 1693
P.O. Box 49010 - 00100, 

Nairobi

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Insurance Underwriter Job in Kenya (KES 25K - 30K)

A new insurance underwriting firm seeks to fill the following position:

Insurance Underwriter
 

Requirements

• He should have a degree or a diploma in a course related to the job.
• He should be independent, very analytical and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• He should able to manage time well and work under pressure.
• He should  be pleasant,  able to learn fast and a team player
• He should be between 25 – 35 years.
• He should have worked in a similar position for 2 years and above.
• He should be flexible  and able to manage duties assigned to him diligently.

Salary will be between KES 25, 000 – 30,000/=, experience and education level will be considered. 
 

Kindly send your application with a short written testimonial of your greatest achievement (at Most Half a page) and expected salary to bayridgeconsult@gmail.com by 6th June 2014.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

The candidates will be based in Nairobi.

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Chief Underwriting & Operation Officer Job in Lagos, Nigeria

Chief Underwriting & Operation Officer 

Our client an International Insurance Company is looking for a Chief Underwriting & Operation Officer. 

The individual shall be responsible for the design, execution and monitoring of the organization’s underwriting goals as defined in its strategic document.

Location: Lagos – Nigeria 

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and promote technical underwriting practices.
• Responsible for the life & non-life underwriting units of the company.
• Responsible for the retail processing, technology and actuarial units of the company.
• Responsible for planning and directing all underwriting procedures.
• Directs the various underwriting function of the organization including individual life, group life, non-life and health.
• Manage end to end underwriting and transactional operations of the company.
• Establishing disaster recovery site and implementing the business continuity plan in co-ordination with the Business.
• Oversee policy servicing, new business processing and co-ordination of the back-office processing teams.
• Executing special projects for automation and outsourcing as well as management of new business centers for transactions processing.

Required:

• Must have proven track of technical underwriting international practices both life and non-life business.
• Insurance operations and financial accounting knowledge.
• Good actuarial knowledge.
• Product development experience.
• Must have financial accounting of both life and non-life business.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh 1,062,500 – 680,000(Approx. 8,000 – 12,500USD) depending in experience and qualifications

Deadline: 1st  June 2014
 

Applications:
 

Send your up to date CV to: hr@summitrecruitment-kenya.com
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please indicate in your email which position you are interested in. Only candidates stating current salary will be considered. 
 

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job

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Kenya Orient Insurance Underwriting Executive Job Vacancy

Exciting Career Opportunities

We are looking for a Talented individual to fill the following position at Orient Life Assurance.

Job Title: Underwriting Executive 
Division / Department: Underwriting
Immediate Supervisor: General Manager, Orient Life

Overall Responsibility: The position is responsible for assessing risks in accordance with laid down underwriting procedures in the company and to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to customers

Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Review all applications for insurance – determine the profiles of risks presented to the company for insurance and assess their acceptability or otherwise.
• Review all reports from various service providers relating to proposals for insurance.
• Review proposals for insurance and adjust benefits where necessary by reviewing previous files, worksheets, etc.
• Ensure all related activities to underwriting are properly coordinated and enforced
• Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of policy documents.
• Review of suspense items and follow up on outstanding requirements with a view to reconciling them in record time.
• Timely processing of quotations and tender documents.
• Any other duties assigned by management in line with task.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
• Pass in at least 2 professional papers in ACII or equivalent
• 2 (Two) years’ relevant experience

How to Apply
 

If you have the required professional and academic qualifications and are interested in the position, kindly send us your Application to hr@korient.co.ke by Friday, 9th May 2014 indicating the job title as the subject of your email.

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Head Of Underwriting Department Job in Kenya

Head Of Department - Underwriting

Our client is a leading General and Life insurance company in Kenya looking for an enthusiastic professional for the position of Head of Department - Underwriting This role will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for the development of clear underwriting policies and procedures, reliable pricing mechanisms and ensuring that underwriting is done in accordance to regulatory authorities’ guidelines in line with the company’s strategy

Key responsibilities

• Providing strategic direction to the team to ensure effective delivery of product pricing and development.
• Providing technical advice on difficult and complex underwriting issues and making decisions on risks referred by subordinate Underwriters.
• Supporting the Company's marketing effort and enhancing its reputation in the industry by establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key customers and intermediaries.
• Overseeing the effective delivery of internal customer service strategies and external product and underwriting services.
• Managing the development of employees within the Underwriting Team through effective training and strategic programs.
• Developing and overseeing overall policies, procedures and underwriting standards, including: fraud management; arson; risk management; and reinsurance.
• Preparing annual budget and expense forecasts and monitoring budget performance.
• Developing and implementing the corporate philosophy and managing, training and coaching underwriting employees.
• Analysing, evaluating and rating risk for new and prospective groups, including drafting underwriting proposals ensuring decisions are within guidelines and meet service standards.
• Managing quality control for underwriting by assessing, recommending authority levels, training needs, developing workflow, service standards and processes.
• Providing appropriate decision making for exceptions, referral underwriting and having involvement in complex financial cases, including the interpretation of evidence.
• Negotiating with Re-insurers on difficult cases.
• Interpreting and applying government legislation in regard to underwriting procedures and their continual development.Minimum Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
• A diploma in Insurance (ACII, AIIK) or equivalent
• At least 8 years commercial experience in insurance, three (3) of which should have been at head level

Key Skills

• Broad understanding of the insurance industry, market environment both domestically and internationally.
• Broad knowledge of insurance products plus knowledge of international trends.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership and guidance and to monitor the succession and development of employees.
• Demonstrated knowledge of underwriting practices and policies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and competencies our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please send a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke (Indicating the JOB TITLE on the Subject Line) before close of business 27th March, 2014. 

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) Senior Underwriter Job in Nairobi Kenya

Established by African States with the financial support from the World Bank, the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) is a multi-lateral development institution that provides commercial and political risk insurance, credit risk insurance, co-insurance, reinsurance and other related financial services in its 10 African Member States to promote trade and attract investments in Africa.

This role requires a candidate with exceptional skills, experience and the ability to fit into this middle management and multilateral setting.

Senior Underwriter - Underwriting Department

Purpose of Position 

You will have a key function in ATI by underwriting consistently and profitably across PRI and CRI products. 

You will further develop the underwriting guidelines and the expertise of ATI in a broad range of products and sectors.

You will motivate, coach and develop a group of underwriters both at Head Office and in the offices outside Kenya. 

You will develop close relationships with financial institutions, brokers, government departments and corporate clients. 

You will contribute to the over-all commercial strategy and international expansion of the institution.

Major Responsibilities (Functions and Duties): 

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) in Nairobi, you will

1. Develop the expertise and underwriting methodology of ATI
2. Coach and manage a group of experienced underwriters who are based in Nairobi and in four field offices
3. Contribute to a wide range of projects that contribute to ATI’s organization and operational efficiency
4. Underwrite large transactions and manage strategic accounts
5. Develop commercial relationships, attract new clients and contribute to the commercial strategy
6. Contribute to the visibility and reputation of ATI in order to attract new member states and partnerships
7. Support the improvement of  the internal processes and risk management strategies

Key Relationships: Your key internal relationships are with the credit, finance, marketing and procurement departments while externally you will have contacts with brokers, banks, insurance companies, reinsurance companies, corporate clients and governments

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

Required

1.  An advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Commercial, Business Administration, or related area.
2. A thorough technical expertise and underwriting experience in commercial and political risk insurance, surety bond and banking products.
3. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in project finance, banking, finance and insurance with at least 5 years’ experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
4. A sound understanding of reinsurance markets and mechanisms.
5. International experience in ATI member States and/or countries with a similar profile.
6. Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Excellent report writing skills.
8. Proficiency in MS Office suite of packages
9. Fluency in written and spoken English
10. Operational French is a major advantage

ATI’s Offer

• As a multilateral institution with its Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, ATI offers a highly competitive remuneration package and an international business career in the development of African trade and investment.
• Salary & Benefits: Salary and other benefits are based on ATI’s Staff Manual. The salary is negotiable depending upon professional qualifications, family situation, the responsibilities of the position and the experience of the candidate.
• ATI reserves the right to not make an appointment to the above vacancy, to make an appointment at a slightly higher or lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

How to Apply: 

Please submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, ATI’s Personal History Form, details of your current remuneration package to recruitment@ati-aca.org
 

The Personal History Form can be obtained here
 

The closing date for application is Thursday, 24 April 2014 at midnight Nairobi time

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements and submitting applications in compliance with point 1-3 above will be considered for this position and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Underwriting Assistant Job in Kenya

Underwriting Assistant

The position reports to the Branch Manager. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assess risks and make acceptable decisions after proper analysis of clients data
• Assist in ensuring that systems and procedures covering underwriting operations are adhered to.
• Ensure high standard of customer service
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of underwriting documents
• Ensure that files are well documented and all communications and transactions recorded.
• Ensure proper declarations of motor certificates and required stationeries to ensure proper re-order levels.
• Ensure safe keeping and proper accounting of Motor certificates, cover notes, yellow cards and any other underwriting documents.
• Process all claims arising out of the branch
• Maintaining accurate and proper records in the branch
• Ensure proper and accurate premium processing
• Ensure compliance with company procedures on receipting, banking and premium processing
• Ensure dispatch of customer cheques at the branch are done within set timelines
• Verifies  customers’ claims
• Approval of petty cash in the absence of the Branch Manager
• Ensure dispatch of policy documents, endorsements, receipts and certificates
• Maintenance of a record of all business forwarded and policy documents/certificates received.
• Offer administrative support to branch manager, agents and supervision of office staff.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the agency manager from time to time.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience

• Undergraduate degree
• Professional course eg. ACII, AIIK
• 2 years working experience
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Capable of working under pressure with little or no supervision.

Key Skills/Specialization: Undergraduate Degree, ACII and AIIK

Click here to apply online

Closing Date: Friday, January 24, 2014

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Britam Bancassurance Underwriting Assistant Job in Kenya

Underwriting Assistant, Bancassurance

The position reports to the Supervisor – Bancassurance.  

The jobholder is responsible for Underwriting and Risk Assessment

Key Responsibilities

• Assess risks and make acceptable decisions after proper analysis of clients data
• Assist in ensuring that systems and procedures covering underwriting operations are adhered to.
• Ensure high standard of customer service
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of underwriting documents
• Renewals follow up as per agreed standards
• Ensure that files are well documented and all communications and transactions recorded.
• Ensure proper declarations of motor certificates and required stationeries to ensure proper re-order levels.
• Ensure safe keeping and proper accounting of all company security documents i.e. Motor certificates, cover notes, yellow cards.
• Marketing company products and services to Banks and potential clients.
• Perform any other duties as may be requested by Management.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree in a business related field.
• Diploma ACII
• A Minimum of two years relevant working experience
• Good Analytical skills
• Good Negotiation skills.
• Ability to assess risks and make decisions that are favorable to the business.
• Good Marketing and customer relations
• Must be Computer literate
• Good Interpersonal skills are key

Key Skills/Specialization: Bachelor of Commerce - Insurance Option

Click here to apply online

Closing Date: Friday, January 24, 2014

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Medical Underwriting Officer Job in Kenya

Job Title: Medical Underwriting Officer  

Job Summary:  Reporting to the Manager Health division, the incumbent will be responsible of ensuring customer satisfaction through efficient health insurance underwriting and claims vetting.  

This enables customer retention and meeting the departmental budget hence contributing to the company’s growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Renewal invitations, Quotations and underwriting
• Accounts performance review
• Customer service
• Negotiations with doctors for cost control
• Credit control
• Clients visits when required.
• Claims vetting and processing

Knowledge, skills and Abilities required for the position.

• Technical competence
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle large volumes
• Organisational skills

Credentials and Experience

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience
• Business Bachelor’s degree
• Dip in Insurance or its equivalent

NB: Please indicate your notice period and current salary on your C.V.

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 3rd January, 2014.

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Insurance Brokerage Firm Underwriter Job in Kenya

Our client a growing insurance brokerage firm is seeking to recruit aUnderwriter.
 

Job Duties

• studying various insurance proposals;
• gathering and assessing background information in order to effectively assess the risk involved;
• calculating possible risk and deciding how much individuals or organizations should pay for insurance (the premium);
• deciding whether the risk should be shared with a reinsurer;
• computing results for appropriate premiums using actuarial information, other statistics and own judgement;
• visiting brokers or potential customers and preparing quotes;
• liaising with specialists, such as surveyors or doctors, for risk assessment;
• gathering information and various types of reports (e.g. medical records) from specialists;
• negotiating terms with policy holders or their brokers;
• ensuring that premiums are competitive;
• specifying conditions to be imposed on different types of policies
• negotiating with brokers and drawing up contracts;
• writing policies;
• Keeping detailed and accurate records of policies underwritten and decisions made.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in the same position
• effective analytical skills
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• negotiation skills and the ability to influence others;
• the ability to absorb technical information;
• confident decision-making skills;
• numeracy and statistical skills;
• problem-solving skills and a logical approach to work;
• self-motivation;
• sound judgment;
• the ability to work to tight deadlines;
• team working skills but also a willingness to work using your own initiative;
• Customer service skills.

If you meet the above qualifications please send your cv to careers@wisengroup.com on or before 9th October 2013. 

Only candidates with prior experience and quoted salary/commission pay will be considered. 

Please quote the position you are applying for on the subject line.

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