Kenya Orient Insurance Limited
Position Title: Branch Manager (Nairobi & Kisumu)
Reports To: Head of Sales and Business Development
Job Purpose: The position is responsible for the profitable growth of the branch, overseeing branch operations and maintaining good custody of all the company assets within the branch.
Contribute to the development and operationalization of policies for the achievement of corporate plans as stipulated in the business strategy.
Key Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the revenue to the set targets through retention and acquisition of new business on new and existing accounts.
- Monitor market activities and identify ways in which the company’s services can be improved and rendered more competitive.
- Promote business growth and achievement of set performance growth targets by marketing Kenya Orient as a brand and selling its general insurance products to new and existing customers.
- Manage in-house agents, independent agents, brokers and other channels.
- Achieve set business renewal rates as agreed and set in the business plan.
- Achieve the product mix by class and product line as set out in periodic business plans and strategies.
- Manage credit control and premium collection in line with credit policy.
- Manage costs within the branch in order to achieve desired profitability and set management expense ratios.
- Ensure that branch operations run smoothly and profitably so that quality service is provided to customers at all times.
- Ensure strict adherence to the cash and carry policy as per company guidelines.
- Vet risks before they are accepted in the company books and ensure compliance with the set internal audit controls and other periodic recommended internal processes by the management.
- Lead and motivate the branch team to ensure the achievement of branch objectives is aligned with the company strategy.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related course (Insurance option, Marketing, Business Administration and Finance) from a recognized university.
- 6 years relevant experience, 2 of which should be at the Supervisory level or above.
Diploma in CII or AIIK
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the position and have the required qualifications, skills and experience, kindly CLICK HERE and apply on or before Tuesday, March 21, 2023.