Underwriting & Administrative Officer at AFRICAN REINSURANCE

The successful candidate shall support the Central Operations & Special Risks team in Claims administration, statistics, underwriting, reporting and any other tasks as delegated from time to time. The candidate shall also act as a personal administrative assistant to the Director of Central Operations and Special Risks.

DUTIES/JOB DETAILS

The main duties of the Underwriting & Administrative Officer shall comprise amongst others the following:

• Support underwriting and claims activities at the corporate level, including verification of major claims for Management approval;
• Support underwriting and claims activities of the Pools managed by the Corporation;
• Assist the Department of Central Operations and Special Risks in project management, records management and coordination of events/meetings;
• Coordinate and manage the Director’s schedule of activities;
• Coordinate inter-departmental administrative tasks;
• Take minutes of Departmental and Interdepartmental meetings;
• Assist the Department in the preparation of Statistics and Management Reports;
• Any other tasks as delegated from time to time by the supervisor.

JOB LOCATION

The successful candidate shall be based in Lagos- Nigeria.

Main Competencies

• Knowledge of Insurance and Reinsurance underwriting and claims management;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as proven writing and reporting skills;
• Proficiency in Re/Insurance systems;
• Accuracy and keen attention to details;
• Fast-learner with ability to multitask;
• Very high integrity and good sense of responsibility;
• A self-starter with ability to work under minimum supervision;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others in a team environment;
• Ability to adapt quickly in a challenging and fast-paced multi-cultural environment;
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Applicants shall be holders of

• First University Degree in relevant fields (in Insurance, Business Administration, Commerce, Statistics, Economics or any other relevant degree).
• Knowledge and practical experience with Underwriting, Claims, Statistics and Administrative work;
• At least 4-5 Years of experience in a similar role;
• Relevant work experience in a reputable Insurance/Reinsurance organisation at similar level is required;
• Relevant Professional qualifications will be added advantage.

Applicants must also be:

• Fluent in English and working knowledge of French will be an added advantage;
• Nationals of a members State of Africa Re;

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The successful candidate shall have the following benefits:

• Competitive Basic Salary on the Corporation’s Grade Level SS3
• Variable pay (Annual Performance Bonus)
• Joint contribution to the Provident Fund (7% of the basic salary paid by staff and 14% by the employer)
• Children education subsidy for each child up to 26 years (maximum 4 children)
• Medical cover for staff and recognized dependents;
• Transport Allowance
• Housing Allowance
• Inflation Adjustment allowance that may increase or decrease depending on the economic situation and inflation.