Broker Consultant - Eastern CapeFull job descriptionJob Advert SummaryHello… an exciting new opportunity has just become available in Broker Distribution, Trucking. We are looking to recruit a Broker Consultant in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.Role ObjectivesDevelop and maintain effective business relationships with brokers to attract develop and retain profitable business in the Eastern and Southern Cape Region.Effectively market related insurance products and services.Contribute to the growth and profitability of the Trucking Division and Hollard. Enhance the image of the division through effective marketing of the Trucking product, Hollard Risk Services and Hollard Highway Heroes.Key ResponsibilitiesUnderwriting/Risk Analysis: Analyse qualitative and quantitative data prepared by brokers to discern acceptable risk selection and the subsequent acceptance of cover within mandates and in accordance with the underwriting guide.Recommend alternative structures with regards to underwriting.Grow and Maintain a profitable portfolio by implementing sound underwriting, with a focus on new business, retention and corrective action.Sales and Marketing: Sell Hollard products to brokers using consultative selling techniques.Contribute to effective marketing of the Company products by answering questions, resolve problems and explaining new or revised products and processes.Make regular product training presentations to brokers.Account Management: Meet goals for new business targets within divisional mandates and guidelines.Financial Management: Assist in forecasting and budgeting.Operational Management: Develop and maintain a Branch and broker visibility plan / visitation programmeRequired Knowledge and ExperienceGood knowledge of Commercial insurance with at least 5 years’ experience including;Heavy Commercial Vehicle Product knowledge experience advantageousInsurance terminologyBasic rating principlesRisk assessment knowledgeMarket knowledge (including competitors)UnderwritingCredit ControlClaims proceduresReinsurance market, reinsurance and treatiesRE AdvantageousNQF Insurance qualification advantageousHighly motivated self-starter, able to operate independentlyEducational RequirementsShort-Term Insurance Specific NQF 5 qualificationBcom degree/diploma or similar qualification would be advantageous. All Hollard appointments are made in line with our DEI policy.Hollard is unapologetically committed to creating and enabling a workplace that values your diversity with a true sense of care, dignity and inclusion.?We actively seek to hire for your different lived experiences (including, but not limited to disability, race, religion, ethnicity, culture, language and social origin , gender diversity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity). These grounds enhance cognitive diversity and psychological safety in our workplace for everyone.We proudly promote the “Hollard Way we work,” which is a combination hybrid work environment at this time.? We offer flexibility in our work as far as possible, dependent on the nature of the role. Even if you don’t meet all our selection criteria, we encourage you to apply!
