Short-Term Insurance Advisers –Cape Town
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Matric / Grade 12
- Closing date
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At a glance
- Microsoft Excel
- Cold calling
- Driver's licence
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Job description
Our Short-Term Insurance client is currently looking for driven and experienced Short-Term Insurance Advisers – Personal and Commercial Lines to join their team based in Cape Town
The successful candidates will be responsible for generating their own leads, building a strong sales pipeline and providing professional, advice-led insurance solutions to personal and commercial clients.
Salary: Package to be confirmed.
Essential Requirements:
* Matric / Grade 12.
* Minimum of three years’ experience selling short-term insurance as a broker agent or tied agent.
* Sales experience in both personal and commercial lines.
* FAIS credits: Minimum of 30 credits in short-term insurance if the Date of First Appointment is before 2010; alternatively, a fully recognised qualification on the FSCA qualification list if appointed on or after 1 January 2010.
* FAIS Regulatory Examination for Representatives (RE5).
* Required CPD points: 12 if registered for one line of business, or 18 if registered for both personal and commercial lines.
* All required regulatory examinations and accreditation.
* Compliance with applicable FAIS fit-and-proper requirements.
* Own reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s licence.
* Computer literacy, including calendar management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
* Social media presence and the ability to use social media for networking and lead generation.
* Ability to generate own leads and develop new business.
* Ability to work independently and within a team.
Key Competencies:
* Prospecting, cold calling and outbound sales.
* Sales pipeline management.
* Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
* Strong understanding of the South African short-term insurance industry.
* Advice-led selling and risk awareness.
* Strong verbal and written communication.
* Negotiation skills.
* Client-focused approach.
* Honesty, trustworthiness and attention to detail.
* Entrepreneurial mindset and competitive drive.
* Resilience, adaptability and a results-driven approach.
* Commitment to continuous learning and self-development.
Key Performance Areas:
* Generate sufficient leads to maintain a healthy, income-generating sales pipeline.
* Achieve a minimum of four written policies per month and agreed performance targets.
* Maintain and update the Lead Generation Matrix weekly.
* Conduct comprehensive needs analyses with prospective clients.
* Provide suitable personal and commercial short-term insurance advice.
* Build strong relationships with prospective clients and referral networks.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Momentum Insure products, changes and enhancements.
* Keep informed of competitor products and product comparisons.
* Ensure all activities comply with applicable insurance regulations, professional standards and ethical requirements.
* Maintain and develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide specialist advice.
* Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the required dress code.
* Meet the applicable FAIS fit-and-proper requirements.
*Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.*
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