Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Science, Arts, or Business Administration, with a desirable Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute, London. Must have 8-12 years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years in a Senior Managerial position. Key skills include general insurance (especially Property), underwriting, claims, re-insurance, strong interpersonal, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Description
Job Requisition ID: 181086 Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A'rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.JOB PURPOSE:To generate and secure new Property Insurance business and retain renewal business to achieve and exceed the company's business and operational objectives in a profitable manner consistent with high standard of professionalism and client satisfaction.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Description of the AccountabilityPerformance Indicators (How accountability is measured)RISK MANAGEMENTArrangement of favourable reinsuranceCUSTOMER CENTRICCustomer SatisfactionOPERATIONAL MANAGEMENTTeam / Department developmentReporting to Senior Vice President - Property, the primary role of VP - Property Insurance is to manage client relationships with potential distribution channels including Brokers, Intermediaries and company's own development team to promote Orient Energy insurance products and develop the current portfolio profitability.Being a member of the Senior Management, VP - Property Insurance performs a very critical function of risk management & business development to contribute towards enhancing the Company's Profitability.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / PROFITABLITYPlan, analyse and develop sales strategies and actions in order to secure new/renewal of business and enhance market share.BUSINESS TARGETSProduce the required target of insurance business from the designated areas to achieve or exceed the assigned premium target.PREMIUM COLLECTION (OUTSTANDING)Review and monitor the due Premiums payment status to actively follow up timely collection of the outstanding premiums.MANAGEMENT REPORTS/ COMPETITIONCollect and collate business and market conditions related information and prepare reports and formulate appropriate recommendations for Management Information and Decision Making to counter competition and increase the company's market share of the business.BROKER & CLIENT SERVICEPromote the growth of the insurance business by establishing and maintaining close liaison with Brokers and clients to ensure customer satisfaction and profitability.UNDERWITINGEnsure proper underwriting of insurance risks in keeping with the guidelines by supplying experience statistics and market intelligence. Compute appropriate premium accurately and allocate reinsurance cessions with the specified criteria to facilitate proper data entry process and generation of appropriate policy documents.RISK INSPECTIONEnsure proper conducting risk inspection to assess and report acceptability of risks and recommend appropriate risk improvement measures in order to ensure sound insurability of risks.8. POLICY DOCUMENTSReview and ensure accuracy of the contents of the policy documents and arrange prompt dispatch in order to provide an efficient service to customers, brokers, development officers and participating re-insurers.9. COORDINATIONCo-ordinate with customers, brokers and development officers and other insurance companies to obtain required additional underwriting particulars in order to carry out proper risk assessment and provide appropriate solutions to their problems.QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLSMinimum Qualifications and Knowledge:Bachelor Degree (Commerce/Science / Arts / Business Administration)Associate of Chartered Insurance Institute, London or equivalent (Desirable)Minimum Experience:8-12 years experience in a progressive organisation (Including a minimum of 5 years of experience in a Senior Managerial position).Job-Specific Skills:General Insurance with particular emphasis on Property, Underwriting, Claims & Re-insurance.Behavioural Competencies :Strong interpersonal & analytical skills.Dynamic personality with good communication skills.Excellent presentation skills. About Orient Insurance PJSCOrient Insurance Company commenced operations in 1982 as a part of the reputed Al-Futtaim Group and has since recorded a progressively steady growth. The Company is counted among the leaders in the UAE insurance market. Orient Insurance Company has a paid-up capital of AED 500 Million which is the highest in the insurance industry in UAE. With head office in Dubai, the company serves its clientele through an extensive branch network in Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah in UAE, Muscat in Sultanate of Oman, Riyadh in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.