Our client is a respected player in the business and commercial short-term insurance sector. This role is responsible for overseeing all commercial, operational, and people-related functions within the assigned province(s), with a strong focus on profitable growth, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance.
Reporting to senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in defining provincial strategy, expanding market presence, and delivering an exceptional client experience through a capable and driven team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute the provincial business strategy in alignment with overall organisational objectives
- Drive revenue growth and profitability through new business development, retention, and cross-selling
- Identify growth opportunities by analysing market trends, competitor activity, and emerging risks
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and external partners
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
- Oversee talent management, including recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning
- Manage budgets, control costs, and optimise operational efficiency
- Track financial, operational, and sales KPIs, implementing corrective actions where necessary
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, risk, governance, and market conduct requirements
- Oversee service delivery, including claims escalations and quality assurance
Requirements:
- Degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field (required)
- FAIS accreditation (Short-Term Commercial Lines – 1.6 Rep & KI)
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in short-term insurance, including broking, sales, and portfolio management
- Regional Managerial experience (required).
- At least 5 years Commercial Broker Experience.
- Proven track record of leading and developing successful teams
- Strong commercial, financial, and risk management expertise
- Demonstrated ability to achieve revenue and profitability targets
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Core Competencies:
- Strong business acumen
- Strategic and commercial thinking
- Leadership and people development
- Client and stakeholder focus
- Risk and compliance management
- Financial management
- Results-driven mindset
- Change leadership and innovation
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If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, be retained for future suitable opportunities.
For more information, contact:Ulrike Groenewald
Recruitment Consultant
