Summary

The manager will develop and service a growing portfolio of cedant relationships, support the full placement cycle from enquiry to closing documentation, and build a personal production track record under the guidance of the Senior Business Development Manager.

Responsibilities

Business Development

• Identify, approach and convert prospective cedants in Tanzania and assigned regional markets; maintain a structured prospect pipeline in the CRM.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with assigned cedants; handle enquiries, renewals and mid-term changes promptly and professionally.
• Support tender/RFP responses and client presentations.

2.Placement Support

• Prepare risk submissions, gather and validate underwriting information, and draft slips and placement documentation for review.
• Follow up quotes with reinsurers, track subjectivities, and drive placements to firm order and signed contract documentation.
• Maintain accurate records: bordereaux, endorsements, premium bookings, and client files to audit standard.

3.Market Knowledge

• Build knowledge of reinsurance structures, classes of business, and market security; progress professional studies.
• Monitor competitor activity and market developments; contribute intelligence to the production team.

Education and Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree; progress toward ACII or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong written English; competent with Excel, PowerPoint and CRM tools
• Willingness to travel regionally

 

Requirements

 

• 5+ years in reinsurance or insurance (broking, underwriting, or cedant reinsurance department), with client-facing experience
• Working knowledge of facultative placement processes and documentation
• Existing cedant relationships in East/Central Africa
• Kiswahili proficiency
• Exposure to treaty business

 

Characteristics

 

• Drive and persistence in prospecting
• Accuracy and attention to documentation detail
• Professional communication and presence
• Team player, coachable, eager to learn

 

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