Chief Insurance Officer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Paramaribo, Suriname
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Insurance, or related field; MBA or professional insurance qualifications preferred.
- 12–15+ years of experience in insurance, with significant leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of insurance products, underwriting, claims, and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven track record in driving growth and profitability in insurance business.
- Key Skills and Competencies:
- Strong strategic and commercial acumen.
- Deep understanding of insurance operations and risk management.
- Leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Analytical and decision-making skills.
- Customer-centric mindset with focus on service excellence.
- Performance Metrics:
- Premium growth and market share.
- Loss ratio and underwriting profitability.
- Claims processing efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Compliance and regulatory adherence.
- Innovation and digital transformation outcomes.
Full description
Position Overview:
The Chief Insurance Officer is responsible for leading the organization's insurance business, including product development, underwriting, distribution, and claims management. The role focuses on driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence while ensuring strong risk management and regulatory compliance. The CInsO will play a key role in expanding the insurance portfolio and enhancing customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Insurance Strategy & Business Growth
Develop and execute the overall insurance strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
Drive growth in premiums, market share, and profitability across insurance segments (life, general, health, etc.).
Identify new product opportunities, markets, and distribution channels.
- Product Development & Underwriting
Oversee design and development of insurance products tailored to customer needs.
Establish underwriting standards, pricing models, and risk assessment frameworks.
Ensure competitiveness and profitability of insurance offerings.
- Distribution & Sales Management
Lead distribution channels including agency, bancassurance, brokers, and digital platforms.
Develop partnerships with banks, financial institutions, and intermediaries.
Drive sales performance and customer acquisition initiatives.
- Claims Management & Customer Experience
Oversee claims processes to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
Implement customer-centric policies to enhance service quality.
Monitor claims ratios and identify areas for improvement.
- Risk Management & Compliance
Ensure compliance with insurance regulations and internal policies.
Monitor underwriting, operational, and market risks.
Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and compliance teams.
- Financial & Performance Management
Manage insurance portfolio profitability, loss ratios, and expense ratios.
Develop KPIs and reporting frameworks for business performance.
Provide regular insights and reports to executive leadership.
- Technology & Digital Transformation
Drive digital initiatives in underwriting, claims processing, and customer engagement.
Leverage data analytics and insurtech solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making.