Key Accountabilities<\/p>\n
\tOversee that new and existing UMA portfolios are analysed and evaluated effectively within delegated authority limits to achieve agreed levels of underwriting performance.
\n\tProgress 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.
\n\tEnsure that all monthly processes and production of management reports for each UMA are completed and well managed.
\n\tDeliver a targeted underwriting profit coupled to targeted growth across the portfolio and managing the regional expense ratio and spend.
\n\tOptimisation of sales and underwriting related activities across the Region by building a robust sales and underwriting strategy and executing on it,
\n\tManage and measure all activities through deploying best of breed practices coupled to learning and development of staff.
\n\tDriving the development of new broker relationships and the management of existing broker relationships across the country
\n\tImplementation of effective and efficient business processes to deliver a better customer service and reduce expenses within the business unit.
\n\tInfluence current and future sales and underwriting strategies.
\n\tDrive the culture to optimise performance
\n\tTrack and manage expenses, regional as well as individual costs per staff member, i.e. cellphones, fuel etc
\n\tEnsure alignment between marketing initiatives through prioritisation of sales initiatives.
\n\tInfluence the decisions around the development of sales channels by participating in decisions around new and current channels
\n\tReport on variances for the utilisation and establishment of sales and underwriting performance measurements to the appropriate leadership structures
\n\tCultivate a customer centric culture through continuous communication of a customer service strategy to ensure customer orientation and focus across the Region
\n\tConduct in-depth investigations, where recurring issues are identified that relate to the sales or underwriting performance to ensure that corrective and preventative measures are put in place.
\n\tEnsure sales and underwriting planning is linked to optimal customer experience.
\n\tSet, optimise and align governance framework to ensure alignment to strategy and optimal customer experience.
\n\tMonitor effectiveness of current sales initiatives and make recommendations to future programmes.
\n\tMonitor effectiveness of sales campaigns to ensure optimal execution and instruct that reparative actions be taken where required.
\n\tMeet or improve on the targeted loss ratio.
\n\tEstablish stakeholder needs and expectations in order to develop effective stakeholder engagement plans.
\n\tUpdate the leadership and staff on a monthly basis and provide operational input on the regional performance.
\n\tMeet with brokers on a regular basis.<\/p>\n
Qualification & Experience<\/p>\n
\tB-degree in Commerce, Sciences, Business Administration, or Finance \/ equivalent
\n\tGraduate calibre with 10 years+ short term insurance industry experience
\n\tProven experience in leading and managing teams
\n\tPrevious experience in senior management role
\n\tProven experience with brokerages, and a strong market profile a distinct advantage
\n\tFAIS compliant
\n\tKI\/RE1
\n\tRE 5 Product<\/p>\n
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Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.brytesa.com ) or<\/p>\n
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