Provincial Manager - Insurance

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If you are an experienced insurance leader with a passion for driving growth, leading high-performing teams, and building strong client relationships, this Provincial Manager opportunity could be your next strategic career move. This role offers full accountability for business performance across a province, with the opportunity to shape the commercial and operational success of a well-established insurance business.

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