Risk Surveyor at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting and carrying out detailed physical risks surveys at client’s premises
• Taking and collecting photographic evidence during the physical surveys
• Writing internal risk survey reports and proof-reading external survey reports for underwriters
• Making recommendations to underwriters about the required risk improvements after a survey
• Providing advice to clients and making recommendations about required improvements
• Follow up with clients (brokers/agents/direct clients) on the progress of implementation of the agreed risk recommendations versus the stipulated timelines
• Assigning quality grades for risk recommendations already implemented
• Maintaining awareness on the changes in legislation regarding risk protection and improvement
• Providing quarterly reports on all surveys done
• Working with risk control team and other departments to maintain high technical knowledge and standard within the business
• Keeping up date with technical aspects and emerging trends affecting risks e.g. trade processes, legislations, and hazardous materials.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• 5 Years experience in a busy risk survey firm and capable of conducting any type of risk survey.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLDEGE & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Minimum age – 25 years
• COP in insurance or a course in fire safety will be an added advantage