Manager: Policy Maintenance

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Santam Insurance Full time
Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa.

We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia.

Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.

We're about people.

People drive our business, so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees.

What will you doDevelop and Execute the Policy Maintenance and Service Delivery Strategies for POM Business in line with the overall PLCC Contact Centre Strategy, to assist the business in attaining its growth and profit targets for Personal Insurance.

What will make you successful in the roleFormulating and implementing strategies for POM Personal Business in line with the overall contact centre operations strategy, across Voice and Email channels (Johannesburg)Ensuring daily service and quality levels are maintained.

This includes inter alia the BAU activities of performance management, individual and team productivity, quality assurance, rework, and queue and violations management.

Leading and managing the Bulk Book and Retention teams including all associated activitiesCollaborating closely with the PLCC Manco leaders/team to ensure service levels and operational efficiencies are achieved for the PLCC.Collaborating closely with all stakeholders in Broker Services to ensure needs and requirements are met, and the strategies to grow the Business are fully supported.

Actively managing the relationship with Brokers/Intermediaries on an ongoing basis to ensure gaps in service delivery are observed and corrected.

This includes being available for brokers on matters which are escalated to management.
Doing policy maintenance for intermediaries across South Africa, thus a contact centre with a national footprint.

Amending existing business for different profile intermediaries, including small to medium and large brokerages, also allowing for an urban and rural context.

Delivering quotes on existing policies across the personal product range that consist of multiple products/sections.

Adhering to a set of SOPs (high complexity) which is the framework within which the policy maintenance activities are delivered.

Engaging with a range of stakeholders both internally (regional managers/relationship managers/senior management) and externally (Intermediaries//Advisors)Relationships to be managed by the roleSubordinates - Following a leadership approach to ensure a motivated and engaged workforce, with a focus on creating effective teams.


Internal stakeholdersNetworking, consulting, joint projects, collaboration with:
Broker ServicesHeadsRegional Managers Technical ManagersRelationship ManagersCOEITHRLegalSanlam specialist areas, example WFMExternal stakeholdersEngaging with, providing service for:Admin HousesPersonal clientsOther external parties, example TransUnion
Qualifications and ExperienceB. Comm degree or equivalent relevant tertiary education, will be advantageous.

Insurance related diploma:
AIISA or FIISA or similar will be advantageous.

Qualification such as Risk Management will be advantageous.5 to 10 years of people and operational management experience across various financial industry types e.g.

Insurance (Life and Short Term), Banking, Investment Management. Pension Funds 3-5 years contact center operational management experience.

Full understanding of IT environment, practices, and methodologies (including Agile), and system stability/incident management processesGood understanding and working knowledge of workflow design and systems.

Knowledge of personal lines products in the short-term industryFinancial management proficiency with a strong emphasis on budgeting and variance reportingExperience and proven track record leading cross functional teams.

Proven track record in the ability to recruit and develop high performing staff and team leaders.
Experience in running a multi shift or 24/7 contact center will be advantageous.
Track record in the implementation of variable pay and pay for performance models will be advantageous. Knowledge and SkillStrong management skills, including performance management.
Good communication skills (verbal and written) at all levels.
Excellent interpersonal skillsStrong technical and analytical capabilityNegotiating skills and ability to influence others.
Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to set business goals and plans and make business decisions.
Leadership ability to create vision and motivate and energise staff.
Ability to maintain good relationships with brokers, and handling broker complaints effectively.
Entrepreneurial with good business acumenPersonal AttributesDrives results.
Deciding and initiating actionLeading and supervisingClient focusFlexibility and adaptabilityCultivates innovation.

Strategic decision makingAnalytical thinkingBusiness acumenCoaching and developmentBuild a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees.

We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things.

We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.

Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround 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 Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity.

This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society.

Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.
Our recruitment process
AdvertiseStep 1
Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required.
Our recruitment process

Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role.

Our recruitment process
Step 3

Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process.

Our recruitment process
Telephonic screeningStep 4

Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions.

Our recruitment process
Your interviewStep 5
We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot
Our recruitment process
AssessmentStep 6

Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment.

Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.
Our recruitment process
Step 7
Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.

Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.

Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.
Our recruitment process
AdvertiseStep 1
Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required.
Our recruitment process
Step 2

Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role.

Our recruitment process
Step 3

Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process.

Our recruitment process
Telephonic screeningStep 4

Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions.

Our recruitment process
Your interviewStep 5
We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot
Our recruitment process
AssessmentStep 6

Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment.

Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.
Our recruitment process
Step 7
Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.

Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.

Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.

TIPS & TRICKSGetting ready for your interviewThere is not just one way to be successful at Santam, nor is there one way to interview with us.

Interviewing is a two-way process - it helps us learn about you, and it helps you learn about us, our people, and what you could do here.

Santam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2023 for excellence in people practices.

This is the seventh consecutive year that we have achieved this accolade.
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