General Manager – Life & Pension Business Head – Medical Insurance

Job Purpose
Direct, administer, and coordinate the internal operational activities of the Life Business in accordance with policies, goals, and objectives established by the Managing Director and the Board. 
Assist the Managing Director in the development of organization policies and goals that cover operations, personnel, financial performance, and growth of the various business units under Life Business. Central to this role is building positive and lasting relationships between Kenyan Alliance and its business partners.
 
Key Results Areas
Participate in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans based on the strategic plans and objectives;
To manage life business operations in line with the company’s policies and guidelines;
Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes in line with the strategic objectives;
Provide leadership for management of the life fund and pension business in tandem with the regulatory requirements and other areas of general management;
Continuously propose the basis and scope of new insurance contracts and pricing of life products for market competitiveness;
Carry out market intelligence to ensure that the company is in tandem with industry trends and adopt product pricing mechanisms that result in profitability;
Put in place control mechanisms that enable achievement of high levels of customer satisfaction.
Continuously review and propose business handling procedures by recommending measures to enhance the company’s competitiveness;
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and commitment to quality
 
Education and Key Competencies and Skills Required;
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, a Master’s Degree in Business will be an added advantage;
ACII graduate;
At least 5 years’ managerial experience developing and maintaining business growth with tangible results and managing senior level staff;
Strong leadership skills and focused, charismatic, confident individual with high level of integrity;
Specialist training in Life Business Underwriting and Claims Management.
Strong analytical skills and attention to details.
Ability to create trends and innovative products from a myriad of information.
Good written/verbal communication skills.
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