Cannon Assurance Claims Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

We are a fast growing composite insurance company in Kenya, based in Nairobi with a growing branch network across Kenya.

The company is looking for a dynamic, creative and self-driven professional to fill the position of a Claims Manager

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Claims Manager will be responsible for the management of the Claims Department, ensuring that the company fulfils its obligations of assuming insurable risks of its customers.

Duties and responsibilities

• Strategically lead and manage the Department and ensure efficient delivery of services.
• Evaluate claims with a view of ensuring compliance.
• Pursue recovery outlays from negligent third parties and third party insurers.
• Offer professional technical support to related departments.
• To co-ordinate and supervise disbursement of claims payments to clients and intermediaries.
• Continuously analyse claims trends and recommend and implement risk management measures.

Experience and Qualifications

• A BCom (Insurance) or Law degree. Candidates with MBA qualifications will have an added advantage.
• ACII qualifications.
• At least 10 years experience in the insurance sector, three of which should be in middle management level.
• Technical competence in claims assessment and processing.
• Ability to analyse and interpret statistics and statistical data.
• Ability to integrate customer service with managing claims.
• Good knowledge of IRA and KRA regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience in establishing and motivating an efficient team.
• Self driven individual with impeccable integrity.

Interested candidates should forward their CVs by close of business, 12th August 2011 stating their current and expected remuneration, email address, day time telephone contact and names and addresses of three referees to the following address:

The Managing Director
P. O. Box 30216 - 00100
Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.