Branch Manager, Kano & Kaduna

Company Description

Our client, a non-banking financial service institution is looking for an experienced Branch Manager who will be responsible for handling Business Development & Renewal Management with a team of Supervisors/Unit Manager. The primary focus of this position is to provide leadership for the branch team towards achieving the branch targets and the overall objectives of the organisation.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading the business development activities of both life and non life in Abuja market jurisdiction.
  
• Develop and deploy winning strategies for excellent service delivery.
• Identify opportunities for opening new businesses and channeling human and material resources accordingly
• Develop marketing strategies that would help improve marketing activities for the overall interest of the branch and the company in general.
• Strict supervision of all branch activities to ensure staff compliance to laid down core values of the company.
• Counselling, Coaching , mentoring and coordination to ensure synergy in the branch operations 
• Supervising all financial activities in the branch to ensure regulatory compliance
• Oversee all underwriting and claims activities in the branch by interfacing with the Head underwriting.
• To ensure individual and Branch targets are met 
• Assist with other relevant duties as may be assigned towards achieving set branch objectives and the company in general

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Commitment to delivering Gross premium Income (GPI) of N440m for 2015
  
• Commitment to deliver premium collection 
• Profitability of the Branch
• Providing Strong Leadership for the branch

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or any related field
• Professional Certification in Insurance(CIIN)
• MBA (added advantage)
• 6-8years working experience

Additional Information

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

• Good Analytical skills
• Problem Solving skill
• Excellent Team Player
• Good Managerial skill
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite 
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian Insurance market
• Excellent presentation skills