• The role of Underwriting Manager Specialty is a senior leadership position, responsible for overseeing specialized lines of business that cater to unique risks and market segments. The role will involve strategic decision-making, team management, and ensuring the profitability and growth of the company’s specialty underwriting operations. The role also Identifies and underwrites profitable accounts within underwriting limits; maintains and grows relationships with producers in conjunction with the Distribution team.

SCOPE & DIMENTIONS

• Extensive experience in underwriting, particularly in specialty lines of business.
• Strong background in risk management, underwriting operations, and product development.
• Previous experience managing teams and leading underwriting department

Ideal Job Specifications

Academic:

• Degree in Finance or related field.
• Master’s degree in a business-related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Must have Insurance Technical qualifications CII/ACII/AIIK
• Marketing qualifications will be an advantage
• Proficiency in IT applications widely used for business.

Work experience

• At least 10 years relevant experience in General Insurance and at least 5 years underwriting experience, preferably in specialty Lines including technical underwriting work
• At least 5 years in management position.
• Experience in building relationships and influence with diverse cultures
• Strong business acumen, with a proven track record of making sound judgment backed by strong analytical, quantitative, process and systems skills.
• Knowledge of local and regional market(s) segmentation, portfolio management and distribution

Job Purpose Statement

NCBA Insurance Company’s Lead Reinsurance Officer role assists in providing technical underwriting support and coordinate service delivery in reinsurance. The role will involve supporting the development and execution of reinsurance programs, ensuring that the company effectively manages its risk exposure while maintaining financial stability. In addition, the Reinsurance Officer will maintain financial accuracy and transparency in reinsurance operations, ensuring that the company meets its financial reporting obligations and adheres to best practices in the industry

Ideal Job Specifications
Academic:

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, Actuarial or related field.
• Diploma in Insurance – AIIK or CII.

Work experience:

• 7+ years of experience working in an insurance company and at least 5 years in reinsurance, preferably in GI underwriting and accounting including technical underwriting work
• Previous experience in reinsurance accounting, ideally in the insurance or reinsurance industry.
• Deep Knowledge of reinsurance in managing risk exposure, pricing and ensuring that the company has adequate protection.

Job Purpose Statement

NCBA Insurance Company’s Senior Underwriter – Specialty Lines will be responsible for providing technical underwriting support and coordinate service delivery. The role will include underwriting policies for specialized or high-risk areas and will involve assessing risks and determining the terms and conditions under which these specialized insurance policies will be issued.

Ideal Job Specifications
Academic:

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, Actuarial or related field.
• Diploma in Insurance – AIIK or CII.

Work experience:

• 7+ years of experience working in an insurance company and at least 3 years underwriting experience, preferably in specialty Lines including technical underwriting work
• Underwriting experience in General Insurance products
• Knowledge of reinsurance in managing risk exposure, pricing and ensuring that the company has adequate protection.
• Self-starter who is not afraid to take initiative and has a high level of self-sufficiency and is a team player.

Job Purpose Statement

NCBA Insurance Company’s Business Development Officer (BDO) for Alternative Channels focuses on identifying and developing new distribution methods, such as digital platforms and partnerships. This role involves innovating strategies to reach untapped markets, collaborating with marketing teams to create campaigns, and adapting insurance products for different customer segments. The BDO ensures seamless integration of alternative channels with existing operations and tracks performance metrics to optimize business growth.

Ideal Job Specifications
Academic:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing/insurance or business from a recognized institution.
• Insurance Technical Qualifications CII/ACII or AIIK.
• Marketing professional qualifications – desired
• Insurance Industry knowledge including underwriting concepts, local practices and processing essentials.
• Proficient in CRM and IT applications widely used for business

Desired Work Experience:

• Over 5 years relevant experience in Insurance and other financial services, with a minimum 3 years in related marketing/BDO role.
• Demonstrate experience driving growth through innovation – use of data analytics and insights in decision making.
• Experience in building relationships and influence with diverse cultures

Job Purpose Statement

NCBA Insurance Company’s Business Development Officer (BDO) for Bancassurance is responsible for driving insurance sales through bank partnerships. This role involves collaborating closely with various Bancassurance Intermediaries, training them on insurance products and developing joint marketing strategies to meet bank customer needs as well as the company strategic objectives. The BDO must understand both banking and insurance regulations and ensure seamless integration of processes between the bank and NCBA Insurance Company Ltd.

Ideal Job Specifications
Academic:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing/insurance or business from a recognized institution.
• Insurance Technical Qualifications CII/ACII or AIIK.
• Marketing professional qualifications – desired
• Insurance Industry knowledge including underwriting concepts, local practices and processing essentials.
• Proficient in CRM and IT applications widely used for business

Desired Work Experience:

• Over 5 years relevant experience in Insurance and other financial services, with a minimum 3 years in related marketing/BDO role.
• Demonstrate experience driving growth through innovation – use of data analytics and insights in decision making.
• Experience in building relationships and influence with diverse cultures

Job Purpose Statement

• To drive retail strategy through a robust scorecard regime that covers all units of performance and drive Retail Customer-Lifetime-Management Analytics
• To champion the Retail Banking Data agenda with a view of data asset value maximization and Support automation of retail performance reports.

Ideal Job Specifications
Academic:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field
• A data analytics related master’s degree is an added advantage.

Professional:

• Certification in data related courses including data science, advanced data manipulation and analytics courses.

Desired work experience:

• 6 year’s banking experience or equivalent, to include a minimum of 3 years in a business analysis role.