Broker - VKB Brokers, Free State Area at VKB Group

Job Description

• As an insurance broker you will use your in-depth knowledge of risks and the insurance market to find and arrange suitable insurance policies and arrange cover for your clients.
• You will act as an intermediary between your clients who can either be individuals, farmers,  commercial businesses, organizations and insurance companies and will offer products from more than one insurer to ensure that your clients get the best deal.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Full Qualification to meet competency requirements for FAIS Fit and Proper purposes (NQF Level 5, Min Credits 120)
• Successfully completed RE5 examination 
• Up to date Continuous Professional Development (CPD) record
• Marketing experience will be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Required to travel

Skills

• Numerate
• Good people skills to interview and listen to clients
• Excellent communication skills
• Thorough, precise and accurate
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit, able work independently, manage time exceptionally well
• Constantly add value to the current functions of the position

Duties and Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining business relationships with clients
• Scheduling and attending meetings
• Keeping to regulatory requirements
• Discussing and assessing clients current and future insurance needs
• Researching insurance policies and products
• Negotiating policy terms and costs with insurance providers
• Arranging insurance cover for clients with the insurance provider
• Collecting insurance premiums
• Keeping detailed computer records
• Preparing reports for insurance underwriters
• Advising clients on making claims on their policies
• Renewing or amending existing policies for clients
• Undertaking general administrative duties
• Marketing services