Risk Surveyor

ABOUT THE COMPANY

ICEA Lion is an Award Winning and one of East Africa's largest and most innovative insurers and financial services companies.
ICEA Lion is one of the leading insurance and financial services companies in East Africa, with our headquarters in Nairobi and a network of branches spread across Kenya. We are seeking to recruit Insurance Sales Representatives to work under the LIFE ASSURANCE department in Karen, Nairobi.
We pay the most competitive commissions in the market.
Additional Benefits include:
- Medical Cover for you and your family
- Subsidy (loan to help you as marketing support)
- Office Space/ telephone/ business cards/ beverages
- Advance Commissions (4 months in advance)
- Sacco Loans
- Chance to own a plot in our Housing Sacco
- Car Loan
- Recognition and Awards

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline from a reputable university.Professional qualification(s) in insurance e.g. Enterprise Risk Management (EIA), Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit (EIA) , Occupation Health and Safety (OSH), ACII, FCII or equivalentAt least three (3) years of relevant experience in a reputable insurance company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspecting properties, items, and operations of establishments to assess physical condition, housekeeping, and work practices. Collating and assessing risk information on site; and using templates to record assessments and collecting photographic evidence. Preparing detailed, comprehensive, and accurate risk survey reports as per the company’s requirements.  Preparing risk improvement recommendations/ loss prevention reports. Protecting the interests of the company by conducting comprehensive and accurate risk surveys and reports in order to provide underwriters with adequate information to underwrite acceptable business correctly, which ultimately ensures profitability. Pointing out to underwriters the possible financial risk posed by offering insurance cover for items, properties or sites inspected. Advising clients on-site and discussing opportunities and requirements to reduce the level of risk, or introducing the need for risk improvement.Accompanying underwriters and business development staff on-site visits to help them understand the practicalities of the site/risk.Liaising with other professionals, e.g. underwriters, brokers, client representatives, inspectors of health and safety and fire officers about risk improvement measures at insured’s sites as necessary.Keeping up to date with technical aspects affecting risks, e.g. trade processes, legislation, hazardous materialsDeveloping and promoting safety programs in relation to sites/property inspected.Acting as a technical point of referral, provides information and training, where necessary, to support and develop the skills and knowledge of the underwriting and claims teams.Identifying cases of under insurance and covers and makes appropriate recommendations to clients, brokers and underwriters.Accompanying external risk surveyors, the company may appoint to survey risks as necessary.Following up with the insured about implementation and monitoring of identified risk improvement recommendations.Attending to any other assignments allocated by the company

REQUIRED SKILLS

Corporate banking, Marketing, Fraud risk assessment and management, Risk management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree