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Head: Business Insurance - MidrandFull job descriptionWho are we?MiWay is a direct financial services company. We are passionate about service excellence, convenience and offering our clients superior value products. Our Vision is to be a world-class direct financial services business that offers a complete array of services under one convenient umbrella - all managed online.We are passionate about our people. We are positive that with the right people on board, we will continue to grow and give our clients the freedom to do things their way - free from worry and most importantly at peace with all the what-ifs of the world.Company values that every employee subscribes to are: Energy, Freedom, Accountability and Attitude. The ideal candidate is one who has the courage to be bold and subscribes to MiWays core values! Do you have a positive attitude, love a challenge, treat your colleagues with respect and look for solutions, not problems? If yes, then MiWay is the place for you! Build a successful career with usAt MiWay, our purpose is to enable people to live their way. We understand that life is not just about "things" but themeaning that those things bring to your life. We believe that technology and innovation have infinite possibilities whenit's inspired by humans by you.Therefore, we focus on our clients' needs; finding new ways to simplify their lives and how they do things.We give them products, services, and solutions that enable them to live and enjoy life on their own terms - in their own way.Agile values and principles are strongly embedded in our culture, and they are at the core of how we make decisions andhow we approach adding value within the company.What will you do?We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to head up MiWay Face to Face Commercial Insurance by taking accountability for the overall business strategy, operational execution and results. Feel you can make a difference then read further.Minimum Qualification RequiredRelevant tertiary qualification - minimum NQF 6Minimum Experience RequiredA minimum of 5 years senior managerial experience in short-term insuranceDirect Commercial insurance experience and knowledgeProven track record of successful distribution of commercial products through multiple direct distribution channels.Experience in strategic business management.Key ResponsibilitiesTo ensure that the business unit executes the agreed business plan successfully.To develop an effective sales strategy with accurate sales measurements (metrics) and timelines to ensure the achievement of all key performance objectives effecting profitability.To execute operational plan in order to achieve strategic objectives across distribution channels, customer experience and claims.To monitor trends and market developments to guide product developmentWhat will make you successful in this role?CompetenciesProven business acumen and experienceMust be a strategic thinker who can develop and implement innovative solutions.Must be analytical and able to comprehend/react to the key statistical drivers/metrics of the business unitMust be self-motivated and target drivenMust have a strong grasp of underwriting principles and Business Insurance knowledgeKnowledge and SkillsDriving business unit efficiency and target achievementManage partnerships and communicationStrategic and Operational Call Centre control and reportingBudgeting, expense management and auditsManagement of employeesPersonal AttributesBuilds effective teams - Contributing strategicallyDecision quality - Contributing strategicallyDirects work - Contributing strategicallyBusiness insight - Contributing strategicallyCore CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing strategicallyCustomer focus - Contributing strategicallyDrives results - Contributing strategicallyCollaborates - Contributing strategicallyBeing resilient - Contributing strategicallyTurnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.Our commitment to transformationAt MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.

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