VACANCY IN INSURANCE COMPANY

In her bids to provide risk management services to the insuring public, especially in Agricultural sector of Nigeria Economy. A General Insurance company with over 25 years operation in the country is seeking application from suitably qualified candidates for the position of:

HEAD OF WRITING, AGRIC INSURANCE DESK:

Job Description:

The candidate shall be responsible for the following duties:

1.       Underwriting and management of Agricultural Insurance Portfolio of the company

2.       Research and advise on the best risk management approach for the company’s Agricultral Insurance Portfolio

3.       Conduct pre-loss survey on agricultural insurance risk and prepare reports fro underwriting purposes.

4.       Report agricultural insurance portfolio premium and claims on a regular bases to management through the Divisional Head of Technical.

QUALIFICATION:

1.       A relevant degree in Agriculture, Agric Economics, Insurance, Acturial Science or Social Sciences

2.       7-10 years relevant working experience in Insurane industry out of which 5 years must be in the management and underwriting of agricultural insurance risks.

ATTRIBUTES

1.       Well organized, pro-active, hands-on individual with excellent leadership skills to build team work and coordinate activities and individual towards attaining organizational objectives

2.       Entrepreneurial drive and the willingness to scale-up Agricultural Insurance portfolio from a start-up into a profit making unit

3.       The person must be able to familiarize him/herself quickly with the field of Agricultural insurance

4.       Demonstrable insurance sales management and underwriting experience is required

5.       A thorough understanding of local insurance regulations, procedures and practices relating to Agric insurance

6.       Good knowledge and skills in Microsoft applications

AGE: candidates above 45 years need not apply

All qualified persons should forward their CV’S in Microsoft word, within 2 (two) weeks from the date of this publication to: yemmykenny@gmail.com note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Source: Wednesday Punch, 13^th August, 2014