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Insurance Officer
2025-04-08T07:18:15+00:00
VisionFund Zambia
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FULL_TIME
 
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Nonprofit, and NGO
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
UGX
 
MONTH
2025-04-22T17:00:00+00:00
 
Zambia
8

VisionFund Zambia impacts the lives of children by providing low income entrepreneurs with access to financial services. This enables them to expand their small businesses and meet food security, health and educational needs of their children. We are part of the VisionFund International network of microfinance institutions spread across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Working in partnership with World Vision, we are committed to long term change to unlock potential for future generations we seek to recruit a qualified candidate who are self-motivated and results-oriented to fill the following position:

Reports to: Head Partnerships & Innovations

Work station: Head Office

Job Description: The Insurance Officer will be responsible for maintaining and growing VisionFund Zambia’s insurance portfolio, with a focus on Health Insurance, Climate & Agriculture Insurance, Livestock Insurance, Credit Life Insurance and General Insurance. This position demands a proactive individual with strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of the insurance market.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement innovative strategies to grow the insurance business across various sectors including non-VFZ borrowers and with a focus on insurance solutions for households of the THRIVE program
  • Identify and assess potential markets for insurance products.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Identify areas of improvement on insurance products and processes and submit solutions to Management
  • Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
  • Design and promote insurance products tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Provide training and support to staff on insurance products and services.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Collect and share impact stories from insured clients
  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual reports on insurance activities and performance to management, Board and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • A Diploma in Insurance from a recognized institution. A Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Business Administration, or a related field is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the insurance industry.
  • Proven track record in growing insurance portfolios.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of local insurance regulations and market dynamics.
Develop and implement innovative strategies to grow the insurance business across various sectors including non-VFZ borrowers and with a focus on insurance solutions for households of the THRIVE program Identify and assess potential markets for insurance products. Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. Identify areas of improvement on insurance products and processes and submit solutions to Management Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities. Design and promote insurance products tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Provide training and support to staff on insurance products and services. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. Collect and share impact stories from insured clients Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual reports on insurance activities and performance to management, Board and other stakeholders.
Proven track record in growing insurance portfolios. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of local insurance regulations and market dynamics.
A Diploma in Insurance from a recognized institution. A Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Business Administration, or a related field is an added advantage. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the insurance industry.
associate degree
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Vacancy title:
Insurance Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Finance, Insurance & Real Estate]

Jobs at:
VisionFund Zambia

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 22 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

VisionFund Zambia impacts the lives of children by providing low income entrepreneurs with access to financial services. This enables them to expand their small businesses and meet food security, health and educational needs of their children. We are part of the VisionFund International network of microfinance institutions spread across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Working in partnership with World Vision, we are committed to long term change to unlock potential for future generations we seek to recruit a qualified candidate who are self-motivated and results-oriented to fill the following position:

Reports to: Head Partnerships & Innovations

Work station: Head Office

Job Description: The Insurance Officer will be responsible for maintaining and growing VisionFund Zambia’s insurance portfolio, with a focus on Health Insurance, Climate & Agriculture Insurance, Livestock Insurance, Credit Life Insurance and General Insurance. This position demands a proactive individual with strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of the insurance market.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement innovative strategies to grow the insurance business across various sectors including non-VFZ borrowers and with a focus on insurance solutions for households of the THRIVE program
  • Identify and assess potential markets for insurance products.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Identify areas of improvement on insurance products and processes and submit solutions to Management
  • Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
  • Design and promote insurance products tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Provide training and support to staff on insurance products and services.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
  • Collect and share impact stories from insured clients
  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual reports on insurance activities and performance to management, Board and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • A Diploma in Insurance from a recognized institution. A Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Business Administration, or a related field is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the insurance industry.
  • Proven track record in growing insurance portfolios.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of local insurance regulations and market dynamics.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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  • The People & Culture Manager
  • Plot Number W4/V4
  • Meanwood-Drive,
  • Meanwood IbexHill
  • P.O Box 33911
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • OR
  • VisionFund Zambia is an equal opportunity employer. Females are encouraged to apply.
  • Additionally, VisionFund Zambia observes Child & Adult Safeguarding protocols.
  • Kindly note that VisionFund Zambia Limited does not solicit for fees at any stage of recruitment process, any such attempts should be treated as fraudulent and report immediately.
  • Deadline for submissions is Monday, 14th April, 2025.

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, April 22 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Posted: 08-04-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-04-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 08-04-2066
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