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Business Development Manager – Cooperatives Central job at CIC Insurance Group | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
CIC Africa Life Assurance Ltd is a leading life insurance company in East Africa, with a mission to provide innovative and comprehensive life insurance solutions that meet the financial security needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Established as a subsidiary of the CIC Insurance Group, the company has earned a strong reputation for its customer-centric approach and commitment to delivering reliable and accessible insurance products. Known for fostering a positive and dynamic work culture, CIC Africa Life Assurance values employee growth, offering professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and career advancement.
The company provides job opportunities in various areas, including underwriting, claims, and customer service, with flexible work arrangements to cater to diverse employee needs. Since its founding, CIC Africa Life Assurance has grown its presence across East Africa, evolving with market demands and incorporating cutting-edge technology to enhance its service delivery and product offerings.
The company’s business model focuses on offering tailored life insurance plans that cater to the unique needs of its diverse client base, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term financial protection. With a solid presence in multiple countries, CIC Africa Life Assurance is guided by core values of integrity, professionalism, and innovation, ensuring the delivery of value-driven services. The company is also committed to corporate social responsibility, supporting various community development initiatives that promote financial literacy, health, and education. For more information, visit www.cicafrica.com.
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Deadline:
14 Nov 2025
Job Title
Business Development Manager – Cooperatives Central job at CIC Insurance Group
CIC Insurance Group
Job Description
Job Title: Business Development Manager – Cooperatives Central
Organisation: CIC Insurance Group
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Head of Cooperatives, the Business Development Manager – Cooperatives role will spearhead growth of insurance business through cooperatives and SACCOs by identifying opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, driving sales, expanding distribution channels, and building strong relationships that increase penetration of insurance products within the cooperative movement.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Deadline: 14th November 2025.
NB: Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 30th November 2025 consider your application unsuccessful.
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How to Apply
Business Growth & Sales
Develop and implement business development strategies targeting cooperatives, SACCOs, farmers’ associations, trade unions, and microfinance institutions.
Prospect, pitch, and onboard new cooperative societies to distribute insurance products (life, health, general, microinsurance).
Achieve 100% set sales targets, premium growth, and market share within the cooperative segment.
Develop and implement sales strategies and action plans to grow premiums and uptake in the cooperative segment.
Monitor sales pipelines and accounts performance to ensure consistent revenue growth.
Monitor business performance of cooperative accounts and recommend improvements.
Promote a full range of insurance solutions (life, General, health, crop/ livestock, asset Management)
Facilitate proposal submissions, member enrollments, underwriting requirements and insurance of policies for cooperative groups.
Monitor policy renews and develop retention strategies to maintain long-term partnerships and 90% retention rate within cooperatives.
Train cooperative leaders and field officers to drive cooperative -based sales.
Ensure timely and accurate quotations within the turnaround times
Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with cooperative leadership, boards, marketing managers, and key influencers.
Conduct regular visits, service meetings, and feedback sessions with SACCOs & cooperatives.
Resolve client issues, claims concerns, and service gaps promptly to enhance satisfaction and retention.
Coordinate training for cooperative staff, agents, and members on insurance products and benefits.
Product Development & Customization
Work with underwriting, actuarial, and product teams to design tailor-made insurance solutions for cooperatives (group life, General, Savings crop/livestock insurance, health schemes, etc.).
Identify unique risks and insurance needs of cooperative members and recommend product and service modifications to give CIC a competitive advantage.
Strategic Partnerships & Channel Expansion
Develop agency, broker, and micro-agent networks within cooperatives.
Pursue partnerships with federations like national cooperative unions, apex bodies, farmers’ unions, microfinance networks.
Drive digital and mobile insurance solutions for cooperative members.
Reporting & Compliance
Prepare periodic sales reports, pipeline updates, forecasts, and performance analysis.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), cooperative acts, and company policies.
Maintain accurate documentation, contracts, and service level agreements with cooperatives.
Constantly updating the co-operative customers on company processes and procedures
Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or any related field
Diploma in Insurance
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, with at least 2 years at Middle leadership level.
Skills and Competencies:
Strong sales and negotiation skills.
Understanding of cooperative business models and microfinance structures.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze data, prepare proposals, and develop business strategies.
High integrity, self-driven, goal-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
CIC Insurance Values
CIC Group is committed to providing excellent service, spur further growth and employees are required to align their behavior to the following core values as critical to driving their performance;
Integrity- Be fair and transparent
Dynamism- Be passionate and innovative
Performance- Be efficient and results driven
Co-operation- Live the Co-operative spirit
