CIC Africa Life Assurance

Unit Manager – General Business

CIC Africa Life Assurance

Uganda Full time Administration
Posted: Jul 24, 2026 1 week ago Deadline: Aug 15, 2026 11 views

Job Description

 

Unit Manager – General Business Insurance | CIC General Insurance (U) Ltd Job Description

Job Details
Company: CIC General Insurance (U) Ltd
Position: Unit Manager – General Business Insurance
Industry: Financial Services / Insurance
Job Category: Management, Sales & Retail, Insurance Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Duty Stations: Mbarara, Gulu, Mbale, and Jinja, Uganda
Deadline: Saturday, August 15, 2026
Work Hours: 8 Hours
Experience Required: 24 Months (2 Years)
Education Level: Bachelor Degree

About CIC General Insurance (U) Ltd

CIC General Insurance (U) Ltd, a subsidiary of the CIC Group, is a leading general insurance solutions provider in Uganda.
The company provides comprehensive non-life insurance products designed to protect:
  • Commercial assets
  • Personal property
  • Corporate liabilities
  • Business risks
CIC General Insurance delivers reliable insurance solutions across regional markets while focusing on customer protection, professional service delivery, and sustainable business growth.

Position Overview

CIC General Insurance is seeking experienced and performance-driven Unit Managers to manage, develop, and grow sales teams responsible for achieving General Business insurance targets.
The Unit Manager will oversee Sales Agents, coordinate insurance product distribution, provide continuous training, monitor performance, and implement market strategies to increase business growth within the assigned region.
The successful candidate will be stationed in Mbarara, Gulu, Mbale, or Jinja and will play a key role in expanding CIC’s non-life insurance business.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage a productive sales unit by recruiting and developing Sales Agents, achieving insurance sales targets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving growth of CIC General Insurance products.

Key Responsibilities

1. Agent Workforce Management
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a minimum of 15 active Sales Agents within the assigned unit.
  • Build a strong and productive insurance sales team.
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and performance support to Sales Agents.
  • Monitor agent activities and productivity levels.
  • Support agents in achieving individual and team sales goals.
  • Maintain a motivated and results-oriented workforce.

2. Sales Performance and Target Achievement

  • Ensure achievement of Unit sales targets including:
    • Monthly Premium Income (MPI)
    • Case Count
    • Annual Premium Income (API)
    • Policy Persistence Rates
  • Monitor sales performance and identify improvement areas.
  • Develop strategies to increase insurance business volumes.
  • Track agent performance and provide regular reports.
  • Implement corrective actions to improve sales results.

3. Agent Training and Development

  • Conduct continuous training for Sales Agents on:
    • General insurance products
    • Insurance sales techniques
    • Underwriting guidelines
    • Operational procedures
    • Customer service standards
  • Ensure agents understand CIC products and processes.
  • Support professional development of the sales team.
  • Provide coaching and mentorship to improve agent performance.

4. Market Strategy and Business Development

  • Conduct local market research to identify business opportunities.
  • Analyze customer needs and market trends.
  • Recommend product improvements to the Agency Manager.
  • Develop strategies to increase brand awareness.
  • Coordinate promotional and marketing activities.
  • Identify potential customers and business partnerships.

5. Regulatory Compliance and Ethics Management

  • Ensure Sales Agents comply with:
    • Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) regulations
    • CIC policies and procedures
    • Code of Ethics
  • Monitor agent conduct and professional standards.
  • Recommend disciplinary action where agents violate regulatory requirements.
  • Promote ethical insurance practices within the unit.
  • Maintain accurate compliance records.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Education Requirements
Applicants should have:
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
    • Business Administration
    • Insurance
    • Finance
    • Marketing
    • Economics
    • Related business field

Professional Certifications

Applicants should possess:
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance (COP)
  • Valid IRA Agent License

Professional Experience

Candidates must have:
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory role within the insurance sector.
Experience in:
  • General insurance
  • Sales team management
  • Insurance agency operations
  • Business development
is highly desirable.

Technical Skills Required

  • Knowledge of general insurance operations.
  • Understanding of non-life insurance products.
  • Ability to prepare sales reports and performance analysis.
  • Computer literacy and ability to use business systems.
  • Knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Strong team leadership skills.
  • Excellent supervisory abilities.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Sales management skills.
  • Training and coaching abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Customer relationship management.
  • Target achievement mindset.
  • Problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to motivate teams.
  • Professional integrity and accountability.

Career Growth Opportunities

Successful candidates can progress into roles such as:
  • Agency Manager
  • Regional Sales Manager
  • Insurance Business Development Manager
  • Branch Manager
  • General Insurance Manager
  • Sales Operations Manager

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the official recruitment process.
Applicants should submit an updated CV and Cover Letter highlighting experience in insurance sales management, team supervision, and business development.



About Company

CIC Africa Life Assurance

CIC Africa Life Assurance

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Send your application to:

agentsrecruitment@ug.cicinsurancegroup.com

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Job Overview

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Experience Level: Intermediate
  • Education Level: Bachelors
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Category: Administration
  • Location: Uganda
  • Application: via Email
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