Veterinary Officer at CIC Insurance

Purpose

To achieve stability in livestock business in both claims and underwriting departments

Responsibilities

• Examine all livestock related claims and advise claims personnel appropriately.
• To perform and complete livestock health and valuation certificates before insuring farmers
• To perform post-mortem reports and write reports to the claims department
• To ear tag animals to be insured
• Cultivate positive relationships with customers and their animals through regular communication and excellent risk appraisals.
• Visit farms from time to time and advise on insurance, good management practices and vaccinations.
• Train new veterinary assistants, animal health assistants and dairy managers on matters insurance
• Support business growth through business initiatives and targeted marketing to individual farmers

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary medicine or Animal health science from a reputable & recognized institution

Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in business or Insurance or in a relevant insurance field will be an added advantage.
• Must be duly registered and retained with the Kenya Veterinary Board of Kenya

Experience

• Up to two (2) years’ relevant experience

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good analytical skills
• Computer literate in MS Office and other office applications
• Understanding of the working environment /competitors
• Technical competence in insurance
• Basic knowledge of regulations by AKI and IRA