General Manager

Job description

Longhorn Insurance Brokers Limited is an insurance broking firm licensed and regulated by the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA). The Company provides insurance and other risk management solutions to retail and corporate clients across diverse sectors, including mining, construction, agriculture, manufacturing, transport, energy and financial services.

Job Purpose

To drive the Company’s Vision and Mission by providing strategic leadership, formulating and implementing effective strategies, policies, plans, managing operations and resources responsibly and accountably to ensure the successful achievement of the Company’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide strategic leadership and oversee the implementation of the Company’s strategic plan
2. Develop and execute business growth strategies to increase market share, revenue, profitability and customer retention
3. Ensure compliance with the Insurance Act, PIA regulations and all applicable laws.
4. Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, reinsurers, corporate clients, regulators and other stakeholders
5. Drive business development and strategic partnerships
6. Oversee insurance operations, underwriting support, claims administration and customer service to ensure high service standards
7. Promote and strengthen sound corporate governance, enterprise risk management and effective internal controls
8. Promote a high-performance culture, employee engagement and talent development
9. Ensure sound financial management and budgeting
10. Report regularly to the Board on business performance

Qualifications and experience                     

      i. Full Grade 12 School Certificate

    ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance, CA, ACCA, CIMA or any business-related field

  iii. Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage.

  iv. Minimum of ten (10) relevant years’ experience with diverse experience in Insurance, Investments and Financial Management. At least 5 years in senior management or executive leadership

    v. In-depth knowledge of the Zambian insurance market, regulatory environment, and industry best practices

  vi. Must meet the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) fit-and-proper requirements applicable for this role

Technical Competencies and Attributes

      i. Good strategic and entrepreneurial skills

    ii. Strong brokerage and financial management experience

  iii. Knowledge of corporate governance, compliance and risk management

  iv. Stakeholder Management with excellent communication skills

    v. Strong Business Development experience

  vi. Innovation and change management skills

 vii. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and insurance management systems.

Applications Submissions

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees in one pdf file to email address: jobs@longhorn-associates.com addressed to The Hiring Manager by 2nd September, 2026.