Business Unit Manager Renewable Energy at AON November, 2023

What the day will look like

• Responsible for managing a Business Area and day-to-day running of that Business Area
• Responsible for driving operational efficiencies and business changes to ensure business unit meets objectives
• Contributes to the operational change strategies
• Manages the delivery of services
• Ensures compliance / regulatory requirements are adhered to
• Assumes management responsibility for a team of client facing-, administrativeand/ or claims staff in order to ensure that high standards of client service are maintained
• Responsible for a portfolio of client accounts (will be larger and more complex accounts or key clients at this level) and managing and coordinating all related activities
• Responsible for building a “client profile” of risks and needs analysis for the above-mentioned clients
• Responsible for structuring insurance programmes to meet these needs including producing policy documentation, leading or contributing to renewal meetings and leading or renewing fee negotiation
• Responsible for the day to day running of Client’s risk and insurance programmes and producing documentation when required (for more complex/valuable accounts)
• Attends and contributes to client meetings acting as the “expert” on all client service activities (for more complex/valuable accounts).

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Qualifications

• Be in possession of Grade 12 (Matric)
• Be in a possession of a bachelor’s degree
• Have an insurance related tertiary qualification
• Must be registered as a representative with the FSCA in terms of the FAIS Act
• Must be registered as an associate with the IISA

Knowledge

• Good understanding of applicable legislative environment that governs the industry.
• Working knowledge of risk analysis methodologies.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the South African and international short-term insurance markets will be advantageous.
• An in-depth strategic knowledge of industry and business strategies and company goals will be advantageous.

Skills and Attributes.

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in and with teams.

Experience.

Have a minimum of 4 – 6 years’ management experience
Have 10 – 15-year relevant experience within the insurance industry
Have a proven track record in the provision of risk management and insurance solutions across the full spectrum of business enterprises in South Africa.