GA Insurance LimitedSenior Underwriter
Jul. 2015 - Jan. 2024Nairobi County, KenyaRenewal Retention Success Achieved and maintained a 95% policy renewal retention rate across multiple product lines, contributing significantly to sustained revenue growth. Broker Relationship Management Managed a portfolio of over 20 brokers and agencies, improving service satisfaction scores by 30% through efficient communication and timely policy processing. Operational Efficiency Reduced policy issuance turnaround time by 40%, ensuring same-day delivery of quotations, endorsements, and certificates, which enhanced client satisfaction. Risk Mitigation Impact Coordinated and followed through on over 100 risk surveys, implementing recommendations that reduced claim incidences in high-risk accounts by 20%. Marine Insurance Portfolio Growth Increased marine policy uptake by 15% year-on-year through targeted support, competitive quotations, and streamlined documentation processing. Travel Insurance Expansion Contributed to a 25% growth in travel insurance sales by developing strong relationships with key brokers and ensuring rapid turnaround on quotes and policy documents. Credit Control Improvement Enhanced premium collection efficiency, reducing outstanding premium debts by 18% through proactive follow-ups and collaboration with finance teams. Mentorship & Team Development Successfully mentored and trained 5 junior underwriters and 7 interns during my tenure in the company, improving overall departmental productivity, succession and accuracy in policy handling. Compliance & Accuracy Maintained 100% compliance within internal underwriting standards and regulatory guidelines, minimizing policy disputes and audit queries.