{"id":799072,"date":"2025-04-04T15:13:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T12:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=799072"},"modified":"2025-08-14T03:25:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T00:25:39","slug":"799072-jubilee-life-insurance-underwriter-nairobi","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&p=799072","title":{"rendered":"Underwriter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jubilee Insurance was established in August 1937, as the first locally incorporated Insurance Company based in Mombasa. Jubilee Insurance has spread its sphere of influence throughout the region to become the largest Composite insurer in East Africa, handling Life, Pensions, General and Medical Insurance. Today, Jubilee is the number one insurer in East Africa with over 1.9 million clients. Jubilee Insurance has a network of offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and Mauritius. It is the only ISO certified insurance group listed on the three East Africa stock exchanges \u2013 The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Its regional offices are highly rated on leadership, quality and risk management and have been awarded an AA- in Kenya and Uganda, and an A+ in Tanzania. For more information, visit www.JubileeInsurance.com.<\/p>\n<p>We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Underwriter within Jubilee Life Insurance Limited. The position holder will report to the Assistant Manager \u2013 Underwriting and will be based at our Head Office in Nairobi.<\/p>\n<h4>Role Purpose<\/h4>\n<p>The role holder will be responsible for ensuring effective evaluation and assessment of risks associated with life insurance policies to contribute to the achievement of the business' financial objectives. The role holder will carry out duties in line with compliance of underwriting and member registration activities and processes.<\/p>\n<h3>Main Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Operational<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u25aa Underwriting\u2013 Risk assessment, classifying of risk and pricing accordingly. Ensure that new clients comply with life insurance and pensions regulation relating to KYC and anti-money laundering guidelines.<br \/>\n\u25aa New Business Issuance\u2013Ensuring timely issuing of new business within given TAT.<br \/>\n\u25aa Policy Document Preparation \u2013 Signing of policy documents as per the authority limits.<br \/>\n\u25aa Data Management \u2013 Ensuring data relating to new business is continuously updated and well maintained and handled with utmost confidentiality.<br \/>\n\u25aa Customer Care\u2013Ensuring timely response to customer queries and requests and adhering to \u201cget it right the first time\u201d policy. Liaise with tied agents and intermediaries to achieve issuance of policies within given timelines.<br \/>\n\u25aa Book medical fees for doctors in the system and pay medical fees to doctors assigned to you within 30 days of Invoice.<br \/>\n\u25aa Keep up to date with industry changes and maintain good working relationships with our various stakeholders.<br \/>\n\u25aa Manage the not taken up policies to ensure conversion of pending proposals to issued business within given timelines.<br \/>\n\u25aa Monitor changes of policy premium status, identify and address process gaps within the New business function.<br \/>\n\u25aa Carry out financial underwriting for given policies and implement other activities aimed at improvements of new business persistency.<br \/>\n\u25aa Projects \u2013 Implementing projects relating to new business aimed at improving efficiency and accuracy.<br \/>\n\u25aa Maintain documents registry for scanned application forms and medical reports.<br \/>\n\u25aa Any other responsibility may be assigned by your supervisor or management from time to time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Corporate Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u25aa Underwriting Guidelines. Apply underwriting guidelines and policies to determine whether an applicant meets the criteria for coverage.<br \/>\n\u25aa Compliance. Stay updated with insurance regulations and underwriting best practices to ensure compliance with industry standards<br \/>\n\u25aa Adherence to the laws and regulations of Kenya, the policies and regulations within the insurance industry and all internal company policies and procedures.<br \/>\n\u25aa Ensuring compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements and establishing mitigation measures against emerging business risks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u25aa Fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship while maintaining a conducive work environment.<br \/>\n\u25aa Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop initiatives that promote a positive and inclusive company culture.<br \/>\n\u25aa Individualized Development Planning. Create personalized development plans that align with your career aspirations and the organization's objectives.<\/p>\n<h4>Key Competencies<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u25aa Data Analysis<br \/>\n\u25aa Visionary Leadership<br \/>\n\u25aa Entrepreneur spirit<br \/>\n\u25aa Market awareness<br \/>\n\u25aa Customer focus<br \/>\n\u25aa Continuous Innovation<br \/>\n\u25aa Ownership &amp; commitment<br \/>\n\u25aa Team spirit<\/p>\n<h3>Academic Background &amp; Relevant Qualifications<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\u25aa Bachelor\u2019s degree in Insurance, Finance, Business or any other related course<br \/>\n\u25aa Diploma in Insurance.<br \/>\n\u25aa LOMA\/CII\/IIK Qualification will be an added advantage.<br \/>\n\u25aa Minimum 1-2 years\u2019 experience in a similar role<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":609254,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"both","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":301,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"Jubilee Life Insurance Underwriter job,Jubilee Life Insurance Underwriter job in nairobi,Underwriter jobs in nairobi,underwriter jobs near me,underwriter jobs in kenya,underwriter jobs entry level","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"<p>If you are qualified and seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply\u00a0<strong>quoting the Job Reference Number and Position<\/strong> by <strong>8th April 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Job Ref. 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