Business Analyst At Old Mutual Kenya

Job DescriptionReporting to the Underwriting Manager, Health, this role serves to provide technical support aimed at maintaining a profitable and innovative health insurance portfolio.The key tasks assigned to this role include:Continuously reinforcing and implementing experience-based underwriting discipline.Providing flexibility in offering tailor-made corporate client solutions, with adequate pricing controls in place.Providing technical support to the retention and business development teams in pricing discussions and ensuring accurate pricing of schemes.Reviewing performance by product on a quarterly basis to monitor trends.Ensuring that policy wordings remain full-proof, clear and free of subjectivity.Evaluating the quality of existing data sources to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.Building dashboards to enhance real-time analytics geared towards early detection of potential issues or fraudulent activities.Implementing feedback loops to continuously improve the accuracy and effectiveness of the models.Implementing advanced analytics tools and techniques such as machine learning algorithms for predictive modelling and risk assessment.Leveraging statistical analysis to identify patterns and trends within the data to provide insight to support decision making at various levels within the business.Performing scenario analysis to assess the impact of different factors on underwriting and claims decision-making.Proposing enhancements to the insurance products and services to improve the overall customer experience.Carrying out intermediary and scheme-based monthly reporting to flag the poorly performing entities and propose remedial actions for them.Conducting research and supporting development of business cases for new and revamped products.Following up on internal and external approvals for products being developed.Training staff and supporting launch to market of new and revamped products.Providing technical support to potential strategic business partnerships.QualificationsUniversity degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics or Statistics.Professional qualification in insurance such as CII or significant progress in attaining an Actuarial Science qualification.6 years' experience in health insurance underwriting with demonstrated experience in product development.In-depth knowledge of the health insurance and financial services sector in East Africa.SkillsStrong analytical skillsNegotiation skillsCreative thinkingSolution orientedInnovative thinkingStrong presentation skillsHigh level of integrityAttention to detailTeam player