The Position
Reporting to the Underwriting & Claims Manager, the role holder will be responsible for maintaining daily operations of the team and preparing analysis / reports of the Underwriting function.
Key Responsibilities
- Management of day to day Corporate, SME and retail underwriting.
- Ensure strict adherence to set guidelines and TAT on Business placement, policy issuance and risk management recommendations by Underwriters, Clients, Branch Insurance teams and other third party providers.
- Ensure timely submission of policy documents and other insurance covers to Branch network and Clients.
- Ensuring premium is collected as per the laid down procedures on all business underwritten and placed with Underwriters.
- Handle Customer enquiries and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance and underwriting support to Branch network Insurance Teams
- Regularly review the underwriting processes and offer recommendations on necessary measures to improve efficiency.
- Keep management updated on any developments in the Underwriting market that impact the Business.
- Preparing analysis and reports as required.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Business related university degree from a recognized institution
- AIIK Diploma or ACI Diploma (or at minimum of 5 Credits) is required.
- At least 5 years’ experience in Underwriting (motor and non-motor) preferably within an Insurance underwriting house or a large Insurance Intermediary firm.
- Experience in Bancassurance is preferred.
- Good planning and organizational skills with the ability to work independently to meet strict deadlines
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Excellent Underwriting documentation and Broker management skills required.
- Great communication and report writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with an ability to develop working relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office and insurance related systems.
The above positions are demanding roles which the Bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidates. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.
To be considered your application must be received by Aug. 7, 2015.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
JOB REF: CBOK 09/2015