Duty Description
About US:
Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) was founded in 1965 by insurance companies to promote the development and expansion of sound insurance and reinsurance activities in Uganda. UIA works to advance the interests of insurance and reinsurance companies by adopting a common strategy that encourages and promotes close cooperation, the exchange of business among members, builds on knowledge through research, influences the enactment of favorable legislation and represents the views of the membership to Government, quasi-government and private bodies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work towards the development and promotion of non- life insurance in Uganda which shall include:-
- Tasked with the review, study and evaluation of all matters pertaining to non -life insurance business;
- Work towards the standardization of underwriting practice
- Ensure appropriate management and sales of Motor Third Party insurance (MTPI) by insurance companies & liaise with Uganda Traffic police on enforcement of MTPI
- Understandings legislative and regulatory requirements and identifying areas for improvement or discussion, and proposed solutions, including MTPI, Workers Compensation Insurance and Energy laws
- Tasked with identifying, lobbying for and driving consumer education projects and activities in order to create public awareness and understanding of non- life insurance.
- Actively promote technological advancement in the non- life insurance sector and modes of achieving it;
Support the Non -Life Technical Committee:
- Serve as Secretary to the Non- Life Technical Committee of the Association;
- Guide the Committee in terms of priority actions & activities in the best interests of the sector;
- Responsible for the execution of Committee actions/activities and events as decided by the Committee;
- Support the Committee in compiling business cases and feedback to the EC where required and especially where funding is required for certain projects;
- Work closely with the IRA on a regular basis in order to ensure a good understanding between the Committee’s activities and their requirements and goals for the sector.
Support to the Association:
- The jobholder will advocate for a favorable legislative framework for the non-life insurance industry in Uganda;
- Assist the industry in identifying product gaps and spearheading the development of such products.
- Support the Association in pursuing professional and technical excellence amongst members in the non- life insurance business;
- The jobholder will collect, analyse and disseminate all information on non - life insurance for underwriting and general information purposes;
- Work closely with other regional and international institutions to enable the non - life insurance industry keep in line with global and regional practices;
- Ensure that training according to identified needs of the industry is carried out on a regular basis to support the sector;
- Perform any other duties assigned from time and time.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should preferably hold an honors degree in Insurance or a business development related discipline. A professional qualification in insurance will be an added advantage.
- At least three years of exposure and experience at management level with a reputable Insurance Company
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications with curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and relevant certificates plus contact addresses of three professional referees (including e-mail and day time telephone contacts) to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Uganda Insurers Association
Plot 24A, Acacia Avenue - Kololo