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JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for developing quotations, scrutinizing proposals, risk assessment and acceptance, renewal follow ups and policy documentation with the aim of enforcing effective credit control, delivery of set loss ratio and building and maintaining customer relationships.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER


  • Company: APA Life
  • Location: Nairobi - Head Office
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Job Id: 4XaW82pGJt
  • Date added: 05-Mar-2025
  • Deadline: 13-Mar-2025

KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Sourcing and procuring of business in line with the set targets/budgets;
  • Addressing client/customer enquiries and feedback within the timelines stipulated in service charter and/or SLAs signed with respective clients;
  • Reviewing performance of risks through loss ratio reports for both new and existing business;
  • Supporting in premium collection;
  • Preparing weekly and monthly reports giving details of individual performance on business acquired/lost and feedback on market practices from customers;
  • Initiating and strengthening direct business relationships with existing and prospective clients to achieve performance targets;
  • Should be well versed and knowledgeable with the coastal insurance market
  • Should be well grounded in Life Insurance Products i.e. Group & Credit Life; Pensions and Annuity lines of business
  • Should have excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work with coast based intermediaries including brokers; agents and bank agents with the aim of establishing and sustaining long term mutually beneficial business relationships

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

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

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Progress in ACII/AIIK

EXPERIENCE

  • At least 2 years relevant experience preferably with the coastal insurance market