Introduction
EXPERIENCE IN THE SHORT TERM INDUSTRY IS ESSENTIAL
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee that new and existing portfolios are analysed and evaluated effectively to achieve agreed levels of underwriting performance.
Progress the sales and underwriting strategy and business plan for the Region that will establish the business unit as a centre of excellence for sales and underwriting execution.
Ensure that all monthly processes and production of management reports for the region are completed and well managed.
Deliver a targeted underwriting profit coupled to targeted growth across the Region.
Ensure optimisation of sales and underwriting related activities across the Region by building a robust sales and underwriting strategy and executing on it.
Manage and measure all activities through deploying best of breed practices coupled to learning and development of staff.
Driving the development of new broker relationships and the management of existing broker relationships across the Region.
Implementation of effective and efficient business processes to deliver a better customer service and reduce expenses within the business unit.
Influence current and future sales and underwriting strategies.
Drive the culture to optimise performance
Track and manage expenses and expense ratio, regional as well as individual costs per staff member, i.e. cellphones, fuel etc
Ensure alignment between marketing initiatives through prioritisation of sales initiatives.
Influence the decisions around the development of sales channels by participating in decisions around new and current channels
Report on variances for the utilisation and establishment of sales and underwriting performance measurements to the appropriate leadership structures
Desired Experience & Qualification
Degree in Commerce, Sciences, Business Administration, Finance / equivalent or studying to towards the mentioned
Graduate calibre with 10 years+ short term insurance industry experience
Proven experience in leading and managing teams
Previous experience in senior management role
Proven experience with brokerages, and a strong market profile a distinct advantage
FAIS compliant
KI/RE1 — or able to achieve this in a short space of time.
RE 5 Product
Package & Remuneration
Negotiable