Underwriter Job Vacancy in Kenya

Trustmark Insurance Brokers Limited a leading insurance brokerage firm offering insurance broking, risk management, medical scheme administration, medical fund management, life & pensions administration, general insurance and employee benefits consulting services to medium and large Organizations seeks to recruit individuals of exceptional integrity, competence and skill for the following position:-
UNDERWRITER
Reporting to General Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying acceptable insurance risks and determining acceptance terms.
 


Application Deadline

2011-05-31

Job Details

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
·    Management of assigned accounts, assessment and selection of profitable risks and building a profitable portfolio of accounts.
·    Appraising insurance proposals to determine insurance premiums through assessment of background information and possible risks.
·    Visiting insurance companies and potential customers for risk assessment to facilitate preparation of quotations.
·    Setting competitive premiums and preparation of quotations in liaison with insurance companies and risk surveyors.
·    Negotiating terms with policy holders and insurance companies and drawing up contracts and necessary documentation for record and audit purposes.
·    Drawing policies and specifying conditions to be imposed on different types of policies.
·    Financial analysis of prospective clients.
·    Keeping detailed records of policies underwritten and decisions made.
·    Handsome remuneration package for selected candidates.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
·    A Bachelor of Commerce, Insurance degree or any other relevant degree
·    At least three years experience in underwriting in a busy firm.
·    Must have attained AIIK/ACII or show continuous progress towards achievement of the same.
·    Certificate of Proficiency (COP).
·    Computer literate with a good knowledge of insurance software.
·    Knowledge of International Insurance Reporting standards.
·    Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
·    Born Again
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter, explaining why you are most suitable for the vacancy position applied, enclosed copies of academic testimonials, names of three referees, a daytime telephone contact. Ensure to quote the vacancy position applied for and address it to:
Human Resource Department,
Trustmark Insurance Brokers Limited,
P.O. Box19936-00202,
Nairobi.
Closing date for receiving applications is 31st May, 2011 – 5.00 P.M.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Email:        job@trustmark.co.ke

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