Job Description

Regional Head - CPT, Northern SuburbsOur client based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, is seeking a Regional Head to Join their team. The ideal Candidate would be responsible for promoting, implementing and developing, implement companies' individual insurance strategy.South African EconomyFinancial Services SectorSouth African Regulatory framework of insurance / brokerage industryIndustry Associations and BodiesCompetitive environmentCustomer FocusService ExcellenceTarget driven environmentCustomers: External ClientsSuppliers (Insurers)Internal customers: Company divisions and departmentsEducation: Matric Passed FAIS Regulatory Exams 3-year Diploma / Degree in Finance e.g. BCOM or similar Insurance Qualification NQF5Experience: Minimum 10 years short-term insurance experience, preferably in an intermediary environmentPrevious leadership experience (at least 5 year's) of similar size businesses in the insurance industryProven ability to successfully lead the broking operations function (Commercial & Personal Lines) in an intermediary environment in the insurance industry.Skills: Basic understanding of financial managementHigh level of knowledge and understanding of TCFHigh level of knowledge and understanding of FAISHigh level of knowledge and understanding of S15 of FAISComputer Literacy and understanding of system requirements for an effective broking system.Mathematical LiteracyEffective Communication SkillsHigh level Negotiation SkillsEffective Presentation SkillsDelegationAnalytical AbilityNetworkingDecision makingProblem SolvingStrategic Analysis skillsTime managementSelling -proven high-level sales skillsAbility to manage own work and outputsLeadership abilityProject ManagementKnowledge:Insurance and brokerage industry and environmentLegal requirements of the insurance industryMarketing and sales management principlesShort term insurance products and servicesTechnical Insurance knowledge (i.e. advanced insurance and underwriting principles)Risk Management Knowledge - (high level understanding of enterprise-wide risk management)General Business Management SkillsUnderstanding of financial statements, ratios and key indicatorsPersonal Attributes: AssertivenessLateral thinkingEffective Problem Solving at a high level.Interpersonal effectiveness: High level of Emotional IntelligenceService excellenceAbility to effectively adapt to changeAttention to detailSelf-motivatedEnthusiasticResult oriented / Deadline orientatedSales OrientedProfessionalismAbility to work under pressureWork according to set policies and proceduresTarget drivenCreative and innovativeStrategic thinking: ability to move the organization quickly and efficiently through change.Please note that only shortlistedcandidates will be contacted. For more information please contact:Carmen De Jager

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