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Legal Officer

KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Legal claims handling, Processing & Reserving to ensure timely and fair handling of third-party claims review judgments and settlement proposals and making further recommendations and forwarding to management for further approval.
• Legal Research & Advisory – Conduct legal research and provide expert opinions.
• Manage legal Diary & Case Management – Track court schedules and ensure timely witness attendance.
• Monitoring of all suits filed against the insured’s and ensure adequate measures are maintained as per regulations;
• Regular reviewing of reserves;
• Ensure prompt settlements of judgements as per TATs to avoid proclamations and auctioneers; 
• Monitoring of all suits filed against the insured’s and ensure adequate measures are maintained as per regulations.
• Giving detailed and researched legal opinions on claims, litigation matters and those relating to the Company.
• Managing claim costs through strategic Initiatives of the company to ensure profitability of the business
• Insurance Recoveries – Drive subrogation efforts to recover losses from third parties.
• Maintain legal registers, track decretal deposits, and update case status
• Excess Collection & Compliance – Follow up on third-party property damage (TPPD) and injury excess collection.
• Complying with statutory, regulatory and internal control processes at the business units including internal and external audit recommendations

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or an equivalent.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Teamwork skills
• Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Legal Practice

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience 

Business Development Officer

KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sourcing and procuring of business in line with the set targets/budgets;
• Addressing client/customer enquiries and feedback within the timelines stipulated in service charter and/or SLAs signed with respective clients;
• Reviewing performance of risks through loss ratio reports for both new and existing business;
• Supporting in premium collection;
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports giving details of individual performance on business acquired/lost and feedback on market practices from customers;
• Initiating and strengthening direct business relationships with existing and prospective clients to achieve performance targets;
• Should be well versed and knowledgeable with the coastal insurance market
• Should be well grounded in Life Insurance Products i.e. Group & Credit Life; Pensions and Annuity lines of business
• Should have excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work with coast based intermediaries including brokers; agents and bank agents with the aim of establishing and sustaining long term mutually beneficial business relationships

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Team Player
• Negotiation Skills 
• Interpersonal Skills
• Interpersonal and  Communication skills

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Progress in ACII/AIIK

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years relevant experience preferably with the coastal insurance market

Method of Application

Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

• Legal Officer
• Business Development Officer