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