Senior Insurance Officer

Kerchanshe Trading Company
Full time Posted: Apr 22, 2026
Career Level
Senior(5-8 years)
Location
Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa
Salary
Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
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About This Role

This is a corporate insurance management role within a major trading company, not a sales or underwriting position at an insurance firm. You will be the internal expert responsible for protecting the company’s physical assets—primarily vehicles and equipment—against loss. It suits a professional who enjoys strategic risk assessment, vendor negotiation, and cross-departmental coordination rather than transactional policy issuance.

What the Requirements Say About This Role

The implied profile is someone who can bridge technical insurance knowledge with practical business operations. Candidates likely need strong analytical skills to evaluate coverage gaps and market trends, combined with the ability to manage relationships with external insurers. Emphasis on “monitoring” and “training” suggests the company expects you to build internal capacity, not just process claims.

How to Approach This Application

Highlight any experience managing a corporate insurance portfolio, especially for vehicle fleets or heavy assets. Emphasize specific examples where you negotiated better terms or improved claims turnaround times. Since Kerchanshe is a large trading company, demonstrating understanding of logistics-related risks (e.g., transport accidents, theft, cargo damage) will set you apart. Avoid generic insurance experience—focus on risk management outcomes.

Best Fit

Who This Role Suits

Best for a mid-career insurance professional with 5+ years of experience in corporate risk or asset insurance, ideally in logistics or trading sectors. Competition is moderate; specialized experience with vehicle fleets will give you a clear edge.

Job Purpose :- To lead and oversee the company’s vehicle and asset insurance portfolio at a corporate level by ensuring optimal coverage, effective risk transfer strategies, efficient claims management, and alignment with organizational risk management objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage & Analyze insurance for departments &other responsible personnel 
  • Conduct Risk Assessment & recommended appropriate coverage point
  • Review Insurance claims & ensure timely processing 
  • Develop & maintain strong r/ship with insurance providers 
  •  Provider experts’ advice on insurance strategies 
  • Conduct regular portfolio reviews to Identify areas for improvement 
  • Monitor Insurance Manets changes & key competitors 
  • Assist in training &Monitoring Junior Insurance reports & presentations 
  • Coordinate with the legal team on insurance related matters 
  • Keep abreast of industry trends & regulation
  • Participating in industry events & networking opportunity 
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly & yearly reports &presents.
  • Coordinate all documents related to insurance activity   
  • Receive & register insurance claims from departments
  • Support site visit, Inspection & claims related fields. 
  • Develop and implement corporate insurance strategies for vehicle and fleet assets
  • Oversee the full insurance portfolio, ensuring adequate and cost-effective coverage
  •  Lead annual insurance renewal planning and policy structuring
  • Ensure all company vehicles are properly insured across all business units
  • Standardize insurance processes and guidelines company-wide
  •  Oversee major and complex insurance claims
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
  •  Lead negotiations with insurers to secure competitive premiums
  •  Prepare executive-level reports and provide insights
  • Manage relationships with insurance companies and internal stakeholders

Qualification and Skills

Education:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Finance, or related field

Experiance:-
• 6–8+ years of experience in insurance, preferably vehicle/fleet insurance
• Experience in corporate environments is preferred

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in insurance and claims management
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Strong reporting and data analysis capability
• Proficiency in MS Office

Key Competencies

• Leadership and decision-making
• Risk management mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Accountability and integrity

How To Apply

Applicants who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria could submit detailed curriculum vitae along with supporting documents/credentials accompanied by cover letter addressing [email protected] with the subject line "Senior Insurance Officer ’’and submit within seven working days from April 17,2026 up to April 24,2026.

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