Territory Head Insurance

Topbaan

Company Profile

Our client is a Life and General Insurance Company, active in the Dutch Caribbean. For it's operations on Curaçao and Bonaire our client is looking for a Territory Head. In this senior management position, the Territorry Head is responsible for the overall operations.

Job Description

Ensures the company is operating efficiently and effectively per established management standards and agreed upon objectives;
Participates in corporate strategic initiatives;
Develops high performing teams through recruiting, selecting, training, coaching, guiding, and mentoring qualified individuals;
Participates in the development of employee training programs;
Reviews financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other critical performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement;
Identifies opportunities for cost reduction and streamlining of business processes and implements improvement initiatives;
Supervises the execution of corporate policies and procedures;
Ensures compliance with the contract terms of the insurance markets;
Monitors and maintains continuing education for self and staff;
Supports senior management decisions as they pertain to the operation of the brokerage;
Ensures compliance of both regulatory and internal guidelines to attain a high level of quality sales;
Create and modify procedures and documents related to policies;
Assist in claims management;
Identify and analyze risks associated with policies;
Minimize risk of financial loss;
Obtain and oversee company insurance or related funds that management uses to cover costs such as disability benefits or lawsuits;
Assist Claim Manager with inquiries on claims;
Preside over claims investigations;
Review insurance policies;
Any other duties as assigned by the Managing Board.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Academic thinking level with at least 10 years of experience in the financial/insurance/banking industry;
Insurance qualified;
5 years’ experience in underwriting or claims;
5 years or more of management experience in a similar role;
Experience in sales and marketing is a plus;
Ability to lead and motivate staff;
Good interpersonal skills including ability to build relationships with key trading partners;
Good communication skills in English, Dutch and Papiamentu, both oral and written;
Ability to work independently;
Confidentiality and diplomacy;
Organizational and time management skills;
Strong decision-making skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.