APA Insurance Jobs. Underwriter Kisii Branch

APA Insurance Jobs. Underwriter Kisii Branch
POST – UNDERWRITER – KISII BRANCH
Company – APA Insurance
Division/Department: Business Development
Immediate Supervisor: Branch Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Processing all quotations new policies, renewals, endorsements and enquiries within set company standards and turnaround time.
* Ensuring proper credit control with respect to issuance of cover notes/certificates in line with set company guidelines.
* Ensuring that renewal invitation notices are dispatched to clients within the set time before renewal date.
* To carry out risk surveys on various risks insured, or to be insured, or for quotation.
* To assist in collection of premiums for all new and renewal business including additional endorsements.
* Underwriting all enquiries by clients or prospective clients and ensuring that they are responded to within set turnaround time.
* To assist in continuously developing and expanding the network of direct clients, agents and brokers.
* To carry out market intelligence and closely monitor changing market trends in the economy and explore new business opportunities.
* Verifying claims and ensuring that the clients have submitted all the required documents for processing of the claims.
* Handling and responding to general correspondences within the set turnaround time.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
* A Diploma in Insurance or CII qualification is essential.
* At least two year’s experience in insurance/underwriting is desirable.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communications and analytical skills.
* Well developed computer skills.

Terms of offer
The position offers a good exposure to those looking for an exiting challenge and growth within the insurance industry. If your career aspirations match the above requirements, please write in confidence to the address here below on or before 24th September 2010.
Enclose current curriculum vitae and apply to;
Head of Human Resources
APA Insurance Limited
Apollo Centre, Off Ring Road Westlands
PO Box 30065, 00100
NAIROBI
E-mail: recruitment@apainsurance.org