Insurance Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFC024298/Ma

Date posted:

Friday, May 8, 2026

Location:

Witbank, South Africa

SUMMARY:
If you’re a relationship-driven Insurance Specialist who thrives on delivering tailored solutions to high-value clients and consistently exceeds sales targets, this confidential Insurance Manager opportunity could be your next career move.

POSITION INFO:
Join a prestigious financial services environment where client excellence, innovation, and performance are at the core of everything.

Our client, a leading player in the banking and insurance sector, is seeking an experienced Insurance Manager to join their WealthInsure division.

This role focuses on developing and managing a portfolio of high-net-worth (HNW) clients, delivering customised short-term insurance solutions, and ensuring a superior, personalised client experience. The successful incumbent will operate in a high-performance, client-centric environment, engaging directly with clients and building long-term relationships based on trust and value.

You will be responsible for driving profitable growth through new business acquisition, while maintaining and servicing an existing portfolio, ensuring client retention and satisfaction at all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive new business acquisition through sourcing and converting HNW client leads.
Conduct detailed needs analyses to identify gaps in existing insurance cover and recommend tailored solutions.
Design and present customised short-term insurance solutions aligned to client needs and risk profiles.
Manage and grow a portfolio of HNW clients, ensuring retention, renewals, and ongoing servicing.
Provide exceptional client service, including policy administration, claims assistance, and advisory support.
Maintain accurate client records and ensure policy compliance and quality control.
Monitor portfolio performance, including loss ratios, renewals, and profitability metrics.
Collaborate with internal teams (claims, underwriting, IT, and product) to enhance service delivery.
Ensure full compliance with FAIS, FICA, POPIA, and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) frameworks.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in short-term insurance, preferably in a client-facing or portfolio management role.
Proven experience managing or servicing HNW clients.
Strong sales, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Sound knowledge of insurance products, underwriting principles, and policy structuring.
Working knowledge of FAIS and FICA legislation
Ability to analyse policies and identify coverage gaps and risk exposures.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Minimum Requirements:

FAIS compliant (RE certification and Fit & Proper requirements).
Grade 12 (relevant insurance or business qualification advantageous).
Registered FSP Representative (relevant categories).

Competency Requirements:

Business acumen
Client/stakeholder commitment
Strong relationship building & networking
Persuasion and negotiation skills
Results orientation
Self-management and drive
Attention to detail and analytical thinking
Resilience and adaptability

Apply now!
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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:

Mandisa Phahla
Recruitment Consultant

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