Union Insurance Rwanda Limited Direct Sales Agents Jobs Vacancies in Rwanda

UAP Group is a pan-African Financial Services Group with interests in Insurance,
Investment Management, Property Development and Investments, Securities
Brokerage and, Financial Advisory. Currently, UAP Group has twelve (12)
businesses operating in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and the Democratic
Republic of Congo (DRC), and is concluding a transaction to enter the Tanzania
market.

In order to execute its ambitious growth strategy, Union Insurance Rwanda
Limited would like to recruit a dedicated team of ambitious, focused and high
performing professionals for the following key roles

DIRECT SALES AGENTS

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.
The Direct Sales Agents shall be responsible for sale of various types of
General Insurance products to Businesses
and Individuals on behalf of Union 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
• 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
• Secondary School Certificate;
• Registration by National Bank of Rwanda (BNR);
• 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.

UAP is an equal opportunity employer and offers successful candidates an
attractive remuneration package, professional working environment and excellent
career prospects. 

Applications should be sent on or before 7th June 2013 to be addressed
to the Chief Executive Officer, Union Insurance Rwanda, Ltd.
P.O. Box: 6644, Kigali, Rwanda.
Website: www.uap-group.com