Risk Advisor/Agent

at NIC General Insurance Ltd
Location Mukono, Uganda
Date Posted June 18, 2026
Category Insurance
Management
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

About Organisation:

NIC General Insurance Company Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIC Holdings Limited (NIC). NIC General Insurance Company Limited was incorporated on 3rd March, 2014 and took over the general insurance businesses of NIC in compliance with the legal requirement for separation of insurance businesses under the Insurance (Amendment) Act.

Job Summary: The Insurance Agent is responsible for generating new business, building and maintaining client relationships, and promoting NIC Life Assurance products and services to prospective customers. The role focuses on prospecting, customer acquisition, policy retention, and delivering sustainable premium growth while adhering to regulatory requirements, company policies, and ethical standards.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • You shall be required to do the following;
  • Prospect on a daily basis.
  • Achieve personal and Team production and productivity targets, usually allotted by the Unit Manager.
  • Attend field activations as instructed by the manager.
  • Attend meetings and team hurdles to help follow up and manage your daily activities.
  • You may also be called upon to attend any unplanned but much-needed meetings.
  • Continuous absence from meetings and hurdles, without a valid explanation may also lead to termination.
  • Submit a daily activity report to your Unit Manager.
  • Obtain a license from the Insurance Regulatory Authority authorizing you to work as an insurance Agent. The company will assist you with the process.
  • Enroll, sit and pass COP exams within the time stipulated by the IRA, which is one year.
  • Ensure persistence of business brought in by yourself.
  • Observe and comply with the Company Code of Ethics, all laws, regulations, standards and policies of the Company.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor

The Agent’s performance may be measured on:

  • Number of policies sold.
  • Premium income generated.
  • Number of qualified prospects contacted.
  • Conversion rate from prospects to policyholders.
  • Policy persistency and retention rates.
  • Daily activity levels (appointments, presentations, proposals submitted).
  • Compliance and quality of business written.
  • Contribution to team production targets.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum of a Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Insurance, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Social Sciences, or a related field from a recognized institution.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
  • Must obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) in Insurance within the period stipulated by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) of Uganda.
  • Must obtain and maintain a valid Insurance Agent License issued by the IRA.
  • Additional certifications in sales, customer service, financial planning, or insurance will be an added advantage.

Experience

  • Previous experience in sales, marketing, customer service, business development, or financial services is preferred.
  • Experience in insurance, banking, microfinance, SACCOs, telecommunications, FMCG, real estate, or direct sales environments will be an added advantage.
  • Fresh graduates with strong interpersonal and sales skills are encouraged to apply.
  • Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent negotiation and persuasion abilities.
  • Strong prospecting and customer acquisition skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
  • Self-driven, results-oriented, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
  • Good planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
  • Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • High levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for sales.
  • Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
  • Confidence and resilience in a competitive sales environment.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Customer-centric approach with a commitment to service excellence.

Other Requirements

  • Willingness to travel within assigned territories to meet clients and prospects.
  • Ability to attend training sessions, field activations, and team meetings as required.

Applying Instructions

If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the above mandate, kindly send your resume to the email address below indicating on the subject of your email the job title. For example: Ref: Application for Agent.

Strictly apply through email: vacancy@nic.co.ug

The application should reach us by Monday, 30th June 2026 at 5PM.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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