Manager, Insurance

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To develop, lead, manage and maintain a high-performance team of Bancassurance team that is significant, relevant, profitable and compliant with regulations while providing professional insurance services to affluent and personal banking clients. Source and secure new individual Short-term Insurance clients while adhering to all underwriting and business rules as well as all applicable regulatory requirements in order to maximise sales opportunities and profitability for Standard Insurance Limited.

Qualifications

Degree in Business Commerce

Insurance qualification will be an added advantage

Experience

A minimum of 3-4 years claims experience in a short-term insurance role. People management experience is critical.

or 

At least 8 years practical working experience in personal short-term insurance either as a Servicing / Sales Agent, Broker or Underwriter. Sound knowledge of and experience in personal insurance offerings, procedures and products. The role requires an incumbent with a deep specialist understanding of legislation in order to provide subject matter expertise to the team of Insurance Managers and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Pursuing Goals
• Valuing Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Customer Understanding ( Consumer Banking)
• Economic Capital Management
• Financial Acumen
• Local Market Knowledge
• Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting
• Risk Reporting
• Risk Response Strategy
• Risk/ Reward Thinking