Invesco Assurance Company General Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Invesco Assurance Company Ltd

Executive Selection

General Manager

Invesco Assurance Company Limited is a medium sized underwriter licenced to conduct all classes of general insurance. Invesco was reopened in 2010 after a period of statutory management and is the first such insurance company to emerge from statutory management. Invesco is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the newly created position of General Manager. We are looking for a youthful person with the passion to understand and drive our business to greater heights.
This is a strategic move for the company in its pursuit to be a market leader in the provision of innovative and quality general insurance solutions.

Job Profile:

• This position reports directly to the Board of Directors and has the overall responsibility for executing the company’s long-term vision and strategy. This includes identification of new markets and expansion opportunities, delivery of high class insurance solutions to customers and excellent management of relationship with regulatory bodies as well as entire members of staff.
• The ideal candidate will play the role of Principal Officer of the Insurance Company and ensure all the day to day operations are in compliant with Insurance Act and other statutory provisions governing Insurance business in Kenya.
• The incumbent will also provide leadership to the Management team and comprehensively manage activities of the Company.

Preferred Personal Profile.

• A Bachelors Degree from a recognized University with major in Insurance.
• ACII or equivalent professional qualification is mandatory.
• Postgraduate degree in business field will be an added advantage.
• 10 years experience in Insurance Industry with at least 5 years in senior management.
• Good understanding of technical insurance principles with different aspects of the Principal Officer’s role and insurance regulatory framework.
• Computer Literacy
• Demonstrable business acumen.
• Integrity
• The ideal candidate should have a strong marketing and insurance credentials.

A Competitive salary package will be offered to the ideal candidate.
If you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career aspirations match the requirements of this position.

Applications in a sealed envelope should be sent by latest 22nd February 2012 providing an up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of your qualifications, experience and present position, earliest date of availability, telephone contacts and details of at least four referees through the following address:

The Chairman
Invesco Assurance Company Limited,
P.O Box 52964 – 00200,
NAIROBI

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.