Position Summary:
Our business product offering has grown significantly over the years which has led to the development of the face to face channel. To facilitate this model the positions of OUTsurance Broker have emerged.
The incumbent of this position will be responsible for growing and developing the business insurance portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing solutions to clients by selling OUTsurance short term products aligned to the needs of the client.
- Attending all weekly and adhoc team meetings.
- Adhering to all quality standards and measures in place.
- Drafting, tracking and measurement of your personal business plan.
- Retention of existing business including renewal discussion in line with FAIS
- Keeping abreast with the commercial insurance market changes and developments.
- Providing feedback to line management when requested.
- Effective communication with both internal stakeholders and clients.
- Continuous building of your client base hence securing future income.
- Being able to prospect for new clients through networking, Cold calling and door – door canvasing for new business
- Working closely with internal stakeholders that is, underwriting/actuarial, claims as well as surveying.
- Achieving/Exceeding targets consistently
- Developing internal/external relationships with clients.
- Conduct a comprehensive risk evaluation for the client.
- Providing on-going service and support to your individual client base (amendments, renewals, claims etc.).
Required Education & Experience:
- RE5 (Depending on DOFA)
- Confident and enthusiastic self-starter who can take initiative
- 3 years external sales experience (If not from the insurance industry)
- Completed Matric or National Senior Certificate
- Communication (verbal and written) in English
- Relationship management skills
- Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team – balances team and individual responsibility, provides and accepts feedback
- Valid code B driver’s license
- Analytical skills
- Numerical & mathematical skills
- FAIS credits/Full Insurance Qualifications (Depending on DOFA)
- Resilience – Ability to work well under pressure in dynamic environment
- Must have your own reliable transport
- Problem-solving skills
- Team supervisory skills
- Presentation and facilitation skills