OUTsurance Short Term Broker - Stellenbosch

Responsibilities: 

Build your own insurance portfolio by:

• Being able to prospect for new clients through networking, Cold calling and door – door canvasing for new business 
• Effective communication with both internal stakeholders and clients. 
• Conduct a comprehensive risk evaluation for the client. 
• Providing solutions to clients by selling OUTsurance short term products aligned to the needs of the client. 
• Drafting, tracking and measurement of your personal business plan. 
• Providing on-going service and support to your individual client base (amendments, renewals, claims etc.). 
• Retention of existing business including renewal discussion in line with FAIS 
• Developing internal/external relationships with clients. 
• Continuous building of your client base hence securing future income. 
• Keeping abreast with the commercial insurance market changes and developments. 
• Achieving/Exceeding targets consistently 
• Providing feedback to line management when requested. 
• Attending all weekly and adhoc team meetings. 
• Working closely with internal stakeholders that is, underwriting/actuarial, claims as well as surveying.
• Adhering to all quality standards and measures in place. 

Qualifications

Essential 

• Completed Matric or National Senior Certificate 
• FAIS credits/Full Insurance Qualifications (Depending on DOFA) 
• RE5 (Depending on DOFA)
• Must have your own reliable transport 
• Valid code B driver’s license 
• 3 years external sales experience (If not from the insurance industry)

Competencies :

• Self-starter 
• Communication (verbal and written) in English 
• Numerical & mathematical skills 
• Team supervisory skills 
• Confident and enthusiastic self-starter who can take initiative 
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team - balances team and individual responsibility, provides and accepts feedback 
• Analytical skills 
• Problem-solving skills 
• Relationship management skills 
• Presentation and facilitation skills 
• Resilience - Ability to work well under pressure in dynamic environment 
• Flexible and adaptable 
• Influential, concise, rational and practical communicator 
• Creative flair and innovative thinker 
• Relationship management 
• Discretion, judgment and high levels of trust 
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