# Assistant Officer – Insurance Unit Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/assistant-officer-insurance-unit-2 Company: Bayport Financial Services Category: Banking & Financial Services Location: Zambia, Lusaka Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-11 Expires: 2026-08-26 ## Job Description ### Assistant Officer Insurance Jobs in Lusaka – Bayport Financial Services Bayport Financial Services invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Officer – Insurance Unit based in Lusaka, Zambia. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals seeking assistant officer insurance jobs in Lusaka to contribute to the efficient administration of Credit Life and Funeral Insurance within our Recoveries Department on a contract basis. ### Position Overview: Assistant Officer Insurance Jobs in Lusaka The Assistant Officer will be responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant management of insurance processes. Key duties include processing insurance claims and refunds, verifying supporting documentation, responding to stakeholder queries, maintaining detailed records, preparing reports, and ensuring adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards. ### Key Responsibilities - Collect insurance supporting documentation promptly and efficiently. - Prepare and dispatch correspondence to employers, following up on potential insurance claim events. - Strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Accurately capture Funeral Insurance policies, ensuring documentation completeness and initiating corrective actions where necessary. - Process Credit Life and Funeral insurance claims in a timely manner. - Maintain comprehensive support documentation for claims and insurance files. - Compute and prepare insurance refunds correctly, providing timely information to clients. - Manage insurance queries from branches and other departments, escalating and resolving issues promptly. - Ensure correct assignment of insurance codes to all claimable Credit Life events before and after claim processing. - Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports as required. - Review call center reports to identify claimable and non-claimable events. - Perform other duties lawfully assigned by management. ### Minimum Qualifications and Experience - Full Grade 12 School Certificate. - Degree in Insurance, Business Administration, Economics, or related business fields. - National Certificate in Insurance (NCI) required for candidates without an Insurance degree. - At least three (3) years of experience in Insurance Administration or the Financial Services sector. - Affiliate membership of the Insurance Institute of Zambia (IIZA) is an advantage. ### Skills and Attributes - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. - Strong data entry skills with high accuracy. - Effective documentation and record-keeping abilities. - Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work under strict deadlines. - Problem-solving aptitude and escalation management capabilities. - Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and confidentiality. ### How to Apply for Assistant Officer Insurance Jobs in Lusaka Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a current CV and copies of professional and academic certificates, via email to careers@bayport.co.zm. Applications must be received by Wednesday, 15 July 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Company Bayport Financial Services Location Lusaka, Zambia Job Type Contract Category Banking & Finance Application Deadline 15 July 2026 Application Email careers@bayport.co.zm ## Requirements Apply by email: careers@bayport.co.zm ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.