Agronomist at Heritage Insurance

The Agriculture Insurance Officer is responsible for assisting the Head of Corporate Business (Sales & Distribution) in dealing with Agriculture Insurances on a professional level so as to ensure consistency, efficiency and effectiveness in the function in line with the Company objective and goals.

Responsibilities for the Agronomist Job

• Development and Marketing of Agriculture Insurance business
• Prepare quotations for all agriculture related business
• Assisting clients in identifying our products (policies) that suit their needs in line with insurance principles
• Attending all telephone enquiries by our clients and brokers and giving clarification and guidance where necessary. Serving clients who visit our office.
• Do field visits in respect to agriculture related business.
• Offer training and technical assistance in relation to agriculture class of business to agents, clients etc

Qualifications for the Agronomist Job

• A minimum of a Bsc. Agriculture or Bsc. Agricultural Education & Extension or Bsc. Agribusiness Management or Bsc. Horticulture or an Agricultural related degree from a recognized University.
• A relevant professional qualification including ACII / a local diploma in insurance will be an added advantage
  Be computer proficient especially in report writing
• At least Two (2) years in a busy and relevant environment
• Be a self-starter, highly motivated and a team player
• Have sound analytical and negotiation skills
• Should have strong presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be a good listener with excellent customer relation skills
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize (ability to work within strict deadlines)

Other Attributes

• High Integrity
• Have people relations skills
• High level of confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Good listening skills
• Should be result oriented and able to work within deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Have good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Be proactive in nature, to initiate and is self -driven