Chief Executive Officer - General Insurance

Designation :

CEO-General Insurance Company at Uganda (East Africa)

Qualification: Insurance qualified Detailed JD- CEO reports to the Group MD for all his allotted functions.

His responsibilities include :

- Building and strengthening of the teams in various departments viz. UW, Reinsurance, Claims & Establishment

- Claims To ensure judicious settlement of claims while constantly grooming the team and making them aware of the policy conditions and its impact on claim admissibility as well as quantum.

- Effective scrutiny of claims and interactions with assessors , intermediaries and clients with broad aim to make the claims settlement process to be more friendly and empathetic and through which improve the image of the Company.

- Sharing claims experience with underwriting dept. to further the goal of prudent underwriting and building of a balanced portfolio for the Company

- Pursuing claims recoveries from treaty and FAC reinsurers / participants

- Investigations of claims / losses to ascertain genuinity

Legal Claims :

- Understanding the issues when any case is brought up and explore if the matter can be settled or compromised out of court.

- Ensuring proper defence in cases brought against our Company.

- Learning from the issues raised and rectifying any short comings on our side.

Compliance :

- Regulatory / Govt. Authorities

- Timely response to TIRA, Ombudsman and such other authorities on any issues raised by them.

Establishment :

- Transparent procedures for purchases

- Compliance of regulations of various authorities

Establishment :

Human Resources :

- Managing HR Department

- Managing recruitment & exits

- Maintenance of HR records

- Ensuring compliance with ELRA and other labour laws

- Enforcing discipline & decorum in office

- Maintaining harmonious industrial relations

- Managing staff benefits

- Facilitating training for employees

- Human Resources

Reinsurance :

- Finalisation of Reinsurance Treaty

- Reinsurance underwriting & claims

Underwriting :

- Ensuring judicious underwriting in line with Company policies & objectives

- Supervising implementation of loss minimization measures

- Ensuring speedy issuance of policy documents to meet customer demands

- Development & introduction of innovative products in the market

Candidate Profile:

- Should be very well versed and a hands on person on Insurance Claims and Underwriting.

- Should have successful track record in driving top and bottom line.

- Excellent relationship Skills

- Should be well versed in Reinsurance.

- Must have a minimum 15-20 years of continuous General Insurance managerial experience.

- Qualified with Insurance Certification

About the company: General Insurance Industry

Experience range : 15 to 20 yrs (General Insurance industry experience is must)