Head of Agency

• PositionHead of Agency
• CompanyNIC Life Assurance Company Limited (NIC Holdings Limited)
• LocationKampala
• Job typeNot stated
• Experience5 to 7 years in insurance sales or agency management, 3 in leadership
• Closing20 November 2026

NIC Life Assurance Company Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIC Holdings Limited. It was incorporated in 2014 and took over NIC’s life-insurance business following legal separation requirements. Official organisation website.

Lead NIC Life Assurance’s agency distribution channel, grow premium income and market reach, recruit and develop agents, and manage agency performance and compliance.

• Develop and execute the agency distribution strategy and growth plan.
• Lead the recruitment, appointment, onboarding, and activation of agents and Unit Managers.
• Coach and supervise Unit Managers and manage agency-team performance.
• Drive premium income through prospecting, customer acquisition, sales, and cross-selling.
• Improve agent productivity, motivation, retention, persistency, and renewal collections.
• Oversee agent training, performance reporting, and corrective action for underperforming units.
• Promote digital tools and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Manage agency budgets and resources and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Insurance, Finance, Economics, Commerce, or a related field.
• A relevant diploma with proven sales-management experience is an added advantage.
• Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance, or willingness to obtain it within the stipulated period.
• Five to seven years of relevant experience in insurance sales, agency management, business development, or distribution management.
• At least three years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Demonstrated success recruiting and managing an agency force and achieving growth targets; knowledge of life insurance and IRA requirements.

The advert does not state a salary or benefits package.

Email a resume to [email protected] with the subject ‘Ref: Application for Head of Agency’. The employer says the application should reach it by Friday, 20 November 2026 at 5 PM; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close on 20 November 2026.

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• Checked on 9 November 2026 against NIC Life Assurance Company Limited (NIC Holdings Limited)'s official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 20 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
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