CLOSE:
16/10/2015
16/10/2015
UAP
Group is a pan-African Financial Services Group with interests in Insurance,
Investment Management, Property Investments, Securities Brokerage and Financial
Advisory and related Services. Currently UAP has twelve (12) businesses
operating in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC) and Tanzania, which are market leaders in their respective fields.
Group is a pan-African Financial Services Group with interests in Insurance,
Investment Management, Property Investments, Securities Brokerage and Financial
Advisory and related Services. Currently UAP has twelve (12) businesses
operating in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC) and Tanzania, which are market leaders in their respective fields.
UAP
is currently executing an ambitious P
is currently executing an ambitious P
an-African growth and expansion strategy
in order to extend its business into new geographical markets and to establish
new business lines in high growth areas which complements its existing core
business of Insurance.
In
order to execute its ambitious growth strategy, UAP Insurance Rwanda Limited
would like to recruit experienced, Innovative and high performing professionals
for the following key roles:
order to execute its ambitious growth strategy, UAP Insurance Rwanda Limited
would like to recruit experienced, Innovative and high performing professionals
for the following key roles:
- UNIT
MANAGERS- GENERAL BUSINESS (3 POSITIONS)
Reporting
to the Branch Manager Kigali, the position holder ensures close supervision and
support of field sales agents in their pursuit of business to ensure Company
procedures and ethics are followed in order to achieve company budgets /
targets
to the Branch Manager Kigali, the position holder ensures close supervision and
support of field sales agents in their pursuit of business to ensure Company
procedures and ethics are followed in order to achieve company budgets /
targets
Duties
and responsibilities.
and responsibilities.
- Recruitment
and selection of agents
- Train
sales representatives
- Set
goals and monitoring performance
- Manage
Unit Business- for targets and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
and Experience.
and Experience.
A Bachelor’s degree
in a business related field, Marketing Diploma, 3 years’ experience in a
similar position and Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance is an added
advantage
in a business related field, Marketing Diploma, 3 years’ experience in a
similar position and Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance is an added
advantage
Key
Competencies.
Competencies.
Insurance Product
knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, persuasion and
influencing skills and Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite
knowledge, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, persuasion and
influencing skills and Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite
- DIRECT
SALES AGENTS (VARIOUS)
Reporting
to the Branch & Agency Development Manager, the Direct Sales Agents are
independent contractors and shall be remunerated by way of commission. The rate
of Commission shall be as determined and regulated by the National Bank of
Rwanda (BNR). Commission will be paid monthly on all the business closed in
that month and is fully paid up.
to the Branch & Agency Development Manager, the Direct Sales Agents are
independent contractors and shall be remunerated by way of commission. The rate
of Commission shall be as determined and regulated by the National Bank of
Rwanda (BNR). Commission will be paid monthly on all the business closed in
that month and is fully paid up.
The
Direct Sales Agent shall be responsible for sale of various types of General
Insurance products to Businesses and Individuals on behalf of UAP Insurance
Rwanda Limited, including Motor, Fire, Property, Personal Accident, Property,
Home, Medical, Travel insurances, specialized insurance such as Marine,
Agriculture, Professional Indemnity, Medical Malpractice.
Direct Sales Agent shall be responsible for sale of various types of General
Insurance products to Businesses and Individuals on behalf of UAP Insurance
Rwanda Limited, including Motor, Fire, Property, Personal Accident, Property,
Home, Medical, Travel insurances, specialized insurance such as Marine,
Agriculture, Professional Indemnity, Medical Malpractice.
Principal
accountabilities.
accountabilities.
- Sell
and promote the Company’s General Insurance products to potential and
existing clients.
- Seek
leads and develop clientele through networking so as to find new and
potential customers.
- Contact
potential clients and making presentations to prospective clients.
- Present
proposals and requests for insurance to the Company’s underwriters for
quotations and promptly communicate the terms to the clients.
- Follow
up on quotations to close business and obtain feedback from clients.
- Ensure
that policy requirements are fulfilled such as medical examinations,
completion of appropriate forms.
- Submit
duly completed proposal forms to the Company and obtain confirmation
binding cover.
- Deliver
insurance documents to the client and explain the policy terms and
conditions.
- Maintain
regular contact with the clients to nurture the relationship between the
Company and customers.
- Follow
up policy renewals to retain the business.
- Report
clients’ claims to the Company and follow up claims documentation from the
client.
- Follow
up the claim with the Company on behalf of the client and provide
information on the claim status to ensure prompt settlement of claim;
- Forward
customer queries and complaints to the Company and ensure the same are
addressed;
- Identify
customer needs and present them to the Company;
- Obtain
information on activities in the market and advise the Company on business
opportunities and threats;
- Maintain
a record of all business acquired and prospective clients.
Qualifications
and Skills.
and Skills.
- Secondary
School Certificate;
- Diploma
and experience in sales and marketing will be an added advantage;
- Knowledge
of and Qualifications in Insurance will be an added advantage
- Prospecting
Skills;
- Organized,
aggressive and self-driven;
- Customer
service oriented;
- Good
communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills;
- Ability
to meet set goals and targets;
- Honesty,
reliability and dependability;
- Good
computer skills;
- Ability
to network and build relationships;
How
To Apply
To Apply
Interested
candidates should send a cover letter with a detailed CV including present
position, phone contacts of 3 professional referees and copies of
professional/educational certificates. Clearly indicate the position of
interest on the application addressed to the Human Resources Manager, UAP
Insurance Rwanda by;
candidates should send a cover letter with a detailed CV including present
position, phone contacts of 3 professional referees and copies of
professional/educational certificates. Clearly indicate the position of
interest on the application addressed to the Human Resources Manager, UAP
Insurance Rwanda by;
Email: recruitment-rw@uap-group.com.
The attachment should not exceed 2MB.
The attachment should not exceed 2MB.
By
hand:
Deliver the applications to our offices, UAP Insurance Rwanda at Grand pension
Plaza (RSSB Building) 7th Floor. P.O.Box: 6644, Kigali, Rwanda at
the reception.
hand:
Deliver the applications to our offices, UAP Insurance Rwanda at Grand pension
Plaza (RSSB Building) 7th Floor. P.O.Box: 6644, Kigali, Rwanda at
the reception.
Closing
date of applications: 16th October 2015 at 5:00PM.
date of applications: 16th October 2015 at 5:00PM.


