A rapidly growing proprietary Insurance Brokerage Company with significant presence in the marketplace is currently seeking high calibre professionals to join its workforce:
Job Title: Marketing Executives
Location: Lagos
Job Description
This position reports to the Managing Director. He/She acts as intermediary between clients and insurance companies; using insurance brokers’ in-depth knowledge of risks and the insurance market to find and arrange suitable insurance policies.
Core Responsibilities:
- Selecting companies that offer the type of coverage requested by the client to underwrite policy
- Selling various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance, or specialised policies such as marine, farm/crop and medical malpractice
- Explaining features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote the sale of insurance plans
- Customising insurance programmes to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks
- Contacting policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyse insurance programmes and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries
- Attending meetings, seminars and programs to learn about new products and services, learning new skills and receiving technical assistance in developing new accounts
- Developing marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies who sell insurance
- Ensuring that policy requirements are fulfilled, including any necessary medical examinations and the completion of appropriate forms
- Monitoring claims to ensure they are settled equitably for both the client and the insurer
- Performing administrative tasks, such as collecting premiums, maintaining records and handling policy renewals
- Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by management.
Requirement
Who should apply?
- A good first degree in social sciences from a reputable tertiary institution
- Professional membership in insurance or its equivalent will be an added advantage
- 1 or 2 years’ post qualification experience in marketing insurance products
- Good knowledge of insurance products
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (word, excel etc)
- Candidate must be an intellectually curious self-starter with ability to work without constant supervision
- Applicants should not be more than 30 years of age.
Remuneration:
Attractive and consistent with what is applicable in the industry.
Application Closing Date
24th June, 2014
How To Apply:
Please send your curriculum vitae to:
[email protected] . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.