Head, Short Term Insurance at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To lead and direct the development and execution of the Standard Insurance Limited (SIL) strategy, with a focus on enabling for simplifying delivery of the insurance solutions, including leading edge strategic solutions, coordination, execution and prioritisation of the full suite of products and channels of distribution.
• Enable delivery of high-quality short-term insurance products across all client segments and through Bank and Group channels, as well as through growing alternative channel distribution capability.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A relevant Post Graduate Degree in Finance / Business / Commerce / Engineering 
• Minimum 10 Years’ Experience in leadership within the short-term insurance industry and/or broader financial services

Key Outputs:

• Develop, refocus, and lead strategy, growth and business performance for SIL
• Reconnect the short-term insurance value-chain with relevant business units within the Group
• Shape infrastructure investment to re-platform the business
• Ensure efficient and effective client value propositions
• Manage the budget and risk processes
• Ensure efficient and effective stakeholder engagement
• Ensure an efficient and effective leadership and appropriate staffing for the business

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Short-term insurance expertise and thought leadership is critical
• Business turnaround expertise is an advantage
• Bancassurance experience is an advantage

Behavioural Competencies:

• Exploring Possibilities
• Developing Strategies
• Providing Insights
• Challenging Ideas
• Impressing People

Technical Competencies:

• Strategic planning and reporting
• Strategy definition
• Industry knowledge
• Product development
• Insurance Products