Head, General Insurance Marketing

Absolute Insurance Brokers Limited is a subsidiary of @zylusgroup Insurance Broking & Risk Management Coverage: Home | Car | Life | Business.

Job Summary

• The Head, General Insurance Marketing is responsible for driving revenue growth, market expansion, and brand positioning for the company’s general insurance portfolio.
• The role oversees the development and execution of strategic marketing and sales initiatives, broker relationships, corporate partnerships, and client acquisition strategies to achieve business targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic marketing plans to grow the general insurance portfolio (e.g., motor, fire, marine, engineering, oil & gas, etc.).
• Drive premium income generation and achieve set revenue targets.
• Lead and manage the marketing and business development team to deliver on performance objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate and individual clients, agents, partners and key stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities, market segments, and distribution channels.
• Collaborate with underwriting and operations teams to ensure competitive product offerings and efficient service delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments.
• Oversee proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and closing of major accounts.
• Track performance metrics such as Gross Revenue, Clients Retention rate, and profitability ratios.
• Represent the company at industry events, client meetings, and strategic fora.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate governance standards.

Job Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance, Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIIN (Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria) is an advantage but not a necessity.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in insurance marketing or business development.
• At least 2 years in a senior level or leadership role within general insurance.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding premium and revenue targets.
• Strong knowledge of general insurance products and market dynamics.
• Excellent sales, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Strategic planning and business development expertise.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Financial acumen and understanding of general insurance profitability metrics.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance data and drive results.

How to Apply

Intrested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment.absoluteinsurance@gmail.comusing the Job Title as the subject of the email.