Careers at APA Life Assurance Company Ltd

KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building and strengthening business relationships with existing and prospective clients to achieve performance targets; 
• Developing and constantly updating underwriting service standards and manuals in line with the customer service charter; 
• Achieving branch service standards within set turnaround times; 
• Managing the business portfolio through prudent underwriting in order to achieve the targeted business mix and loss ratio; 
• Managing outstanding premium as per the credit control policy; 
• Managing the implementation of internal and external audit and risk recommendations within the agreed timelines; 
• Exploring opportunities presented by the market and developing innovative products and solutions that meet customer needs; 
• Supervising unit managers (APA Life, APA Insurance and Apollo Asset) from the region; Complying with statutory, regulatory and internal control processes at the business units including internal and external audit recommendations; 
• Developing departmental budget and business plans to achieve the set company targets; 
• Entrenching performance based culture among departmental staff in line with their set KPIs and departmental targets; 
• Participating in company CSR and brand building activities in liaison with the Head Office; 
• Training, coaching and mentoring staff/DSFs/Independent Agents in order to improve performance and cohesion within the department; 
• Implementing interdepartmental SLA in liaison with other departmental heads; 
• Participating in management meetings, projects and committees as assigned. 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Insurance or an equivalent.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Sales skills
• Interpersonal and  Communication skills

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• ACII/AIIK

EXPERIENCE

• At least 6 years relevant experience

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KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including MOUs, service level agreements, leases, conveyancing documents, procurement/tender documentation, marketing, IT/technology (SAAS), vendor/supplier agreements, NDAs, and other commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advisory and research on a broad range of issues including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and operational matters.
• Prepare legal opinions to support internal departments across the Group in decision-making and risk assessment.
• Receive and respond to legal notices, demand letters, statutory notices, and summons.
• Handle litigation and legal claims, including subrogation, recovery matters, and third-party claims, and manage reserves.
• Attend court and represent the company in proceedings where necessary, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
• Track and manage the Group’s legal diary and ensure court attendance and timely filings.
• Participate in development and implementation of legal risk mitigation strategies and initiatives.
• Support the business in negotiating contracts and resolving commercial disputes.
• Maintain legal registers, update case statuses, and monitor statutory compliance.
• Provide training to staff on legal awareness, contracting procedures, and compliance topics.
• Collaborate with the Legal Manager and senior management on legal matters impacting the Group.
• Participate in CSR, brand-building initiatives, and interdepartmental SLAs as needed.
• Reduction of legal and contractual risks to the Group through proactive legal support.
• Timely and accurate legal advisory, contracts review, and claims/litigation management.
• Any other assigned responsibilities.

GENERIC DUTIES

• Participate in company CSR and brand building activities in liaison with other departments;
• Implement interdepartmental SLA in liaison with other departmental heads; and 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or an equivalent.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Teamwork skills
• Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Advocate of the High Court of Kenya).
• Computer literacy.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience legal experience in an Insurance company or corporate or law firm environment, with a focus on contracts, legal advisory, and litigation support.

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KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate a pipeline and acquire NSSF Tier II pension business 
• Liaise with Brokers, Independent Agents, Bancassurance, and APA agents to acquire an NSSF Tier II pension business 
• Identify and provide NSSF Tier II solutions to client needs. 
• Liaise with employers (HR and Finance) to set up retirement schemes. 
• Participate in marketing drives geared towards pension acquisition and NSSF tier II opt-out business. 
• Liaise with Associations and other partners in order to acquire NSSF Tier II pension business. 
• Identify, organize, and train prospective employers on the need for pension and NSSF Tier II opt-out procedures. 
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports giving details of individual performance on business acquired 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field 

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Team Player 
• Negotiation Skills 
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Interpersonal and Communication skills 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Any Relevant professional qualification will be an added advantage 

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 year of relevant experience