Overall purpose of the position:
Western National Insurance Company requires the services of a competent Business Development Consultant to source new business in Namibia, as well as manage and underwrite new and existing portfolios effectively. Providing a high quality service to brokers and clients to ensure retention and growth of business.

Job Specifications:
• Develop the Broker base and build sound relationship with this base
• Optimizing underwriting performance at a policy and portfolio level
• Premium Growth as per Target
• Loss ratio as per Target
• Manage underwriting process
• Underwriting Risks
• Management of systems & processes
• Effective reporting on monthly basis
• Business development (quotes, new business)
• Training & Development
• Quality control (commission, work, training, complaints and customer service)
• To assist in the handling of complex queries and complaints (admin & claims)
• Promotional / Marketing / Special Events
• Assist in developing policy wordings

Qualifications & Experience:
• Relevant Industry qualification advantageous
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a same / similar role
• Excellent sales and relationships abilities
• Strong technical Short-term insurance knowledge

Skills/Competencies:
• Strong relations and building and Interpersonal Skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Analytical and Solutions driven
• Client Service driven
• Solid negotiating skills
• High energy and clear focus on what needs to be achieved
• Excellent numerical skills and aptitude
• Resilience and motivational skills
• Time and self-management