29 May 2025

Assistant Underwriter – Kitengela at APA Life Assurance Company Ltd

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Job Description

Apollo Group (Apollo Investments Limited)was an idea born from the need to harness synergies across the insurance business. Built on commitment, integrity and innovation, it has risen to be one of the leading financial groups in East Africa. Apollo Investments Limited (AIL) includes APA Insurance (Kenya and Uganda). It underwrites General Insurance risks …

Assistant Underwriter – Kitengela

KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analysing the risk presented through proposal forms and accepting business in line with the  set criteria
  • Vetting, capturing and processing data on proposal, agent and claim forms in the system  within the stipulated TATs;
  • Analysing the risk presented through proposal forms and accepting business in line with the  set criteria and limits;
  • Addressing enquiries and feedback from clients and intermediaries within the timelines  stipulated in the service charter and/or SLAs signed with respective clients and  intermediaries
  • Follow up on cases not issued to ensure maintenance of a high conversion rate
  • Receiving, scanning and sending of documents to Head Office e.g. proposal forms, claim forms,  cheques, deposit slips etc.;
  • Receipting and banking of cheques received at the branches;
  • Processing and coding new financial advisors in the system;
  • Facilitating the delivery of policy documents, discharge vouchers and receipts to the clients  within set TATs
  • Providing administrative support to the life team
  • Preparing quotations in response to customers and agents request for proposals;
  • Procuring and distributing stationary (marketing materials) to the life team;
  • Registering and forwarding claims together with necessary documentation and following up  on settlement;
  • Assist in the planning and logistics of branch trainings, meetings with independent agents,  brokers and client visits;
  • Assist in identifying and communicating on opportunities and threats in the branches;
  • Accounting for branch petty cash management and finance administrative issues in liaison  with the Branch Manager;
  • Calling of clients to ensure quality checks, business conservation and increased persistency
  • Assist in lead generation for new business
  • Supporting digitization of manual processes, system optimisation and implementation
  • Any other duties as assigned by the company from time to time

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Business related field/Insurance/Marketing or an equivalent.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • A strong team player with leadership skills
  • Interpersonal and Communication skills
  • Strong in reviews, analysis and reporting
  • Customer focused with strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiatives and be resourceful
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Demonstrated time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within set
  • TATs
  • Tech savvy

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Progress in relevant professional qualification ACII/LIMRA/LOMA/CLU

EXPERIENCE

  • At least 2 years’ relevant experience


Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : June 5, 2025





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