Executive Director, Technical at a Leading Insurance Company

A leading Insurance Company with head office in Lagos and a well-spread branch network across Nigeria, is currently seeking for result oriented top – drawer executives to join its Management team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Executive Director, Technical

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

  • As a “going concern’ the company is desirous of meeting the strategic objectives and changing demands of the current market landscape while also maintaining its leadership role in the Industry.
  • The successful candidate shall be responsible for leading and supervising the Technical Directorate (Underwriting, Claims and Reinsurance) functions of the company.
  • He/she will be responsible and accountable to the Board of Directors through the Managing Director.

Responsibilities
Specifically, the Successful Candidates will:

  • Provide effective support to the board in defining the strategic direction and focus of the company.
  • Lead the initiation and implementation of strategies and policies in accordance with board approved priorities for the Technical Directorate.
  • Oversee the delivery of projected underwriting, claims and reinsurance performance results through effective account management (revenue & product)
  • Financial planning, account monitoring and analysis of underwriting trends
  • Generate business growth opportunities by developing and managing key relationships for enhanced revenue performance
  • Provide Underwriting, Claims and Reinsurance philosophies and disciplines across all business lines
  • Lead and motivate divisional and departmental teams with direct reporting relationship to the office
  • Manage and execute high level process development as well as the quantity and quality of work performed by the technical directorate
  • Accountable for effective implementation and adherence to established obligations, contracts and other underwriting, claims and reinsurance commitments.
  • Annually design, implement and manage underwriting, claims and reinsurance authority, guidelines and approval thresholds
  • Responsible for all technical regulatory compliance requirements as set by the National insurance Commission
  • Provide direct oversight for day to day operations of policy administration and insurance operational functions
  • Provide technical assistance to other directorates and staff
  • Other duties as assigned by the MD/CEO and the board.

Qualifications and Attributes

  • A First Degree, preferably in Insurance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance or related discipline acquired with not less than 15 years post qualification experience. A Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.
  • Must have a recognized professional qualification in Insurance eg. ACIIN (Acquired not less than 10 years)
  • 15+ years experience in underwriting; 10 years of which must be at senior management level.
  • Good team leading and building orientation
  • Executive level of creative and innovative competencies
  • Proficiency in the use of modern day technology – based service delivery tools.





Deadline: 19th September, 2017.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their current comprehensive Curriculum Vitae in MSWord format to: seniorexecutiverecruitment@gmail.com

Note

  • All applicants are guaranteed that their applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will he contacted.

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