Underwriter at Kenyan Alliance Insurance

Job description

The primary responsibility of this function is managing the Underwriting of General Business.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Formulate the department’s operating policies, procedures and strategies Ensure that the department operates at the highest level of efficiency
• Ensure proper selection of business in order to attain acceptable underwriting results
• Maintain good working relationship with agents, brokers and clients
• Ensure all registers are up to date
• Recruit, train and motivate staff
• In charge of reinsurance program placement for the company
• Other duties in underwriting function as may be assigned

Education, Key Competencies and Skills Required;

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Commerce, Marketing, Insurance or equivalent from recognized university
• At least 5 years’ experience as an Underwriting Manager or 8 years’ experience as an Assistant Underwriting Manager
• Professional certification in Insurance, sales, marketing or any other relevant field
• IT proficient (especially Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Result Orientation- performance oriented.
• Interpersonal Skills- excellent interpersonal skills and should be approachable.
• Ability to work in high pressure environment and ability to Multitask
• Industry Knowledge - well versed with product knowledge and industry trends.