Risk Surveyor Job in Kenya

GA Insurance Limited

Job Title: Risk Surveyor

Reports to: Unit Manager - Underwriting

Department: Underwriting

Job Summary: The role will be responsible for conducting risk surveys for business insured by the company and provide risk management measures to the underwriting team to minimize the exposures as per the company underwriting guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Visiting sites alone or with underwriters

Assessing and evaluating risk to buildings, employees, or customers by undertaking appropriate research.

Carrying out detailed site surveys.

Writing and proofreading reports for underwriters.

Providing advice to clients and making recommendations about required improvements.

Assigning quality grades after improvements have been made.
• Liaising with health and safety inspectors, clients, insurance brokers and underwriters.
• Collecting photographs as evidence.
• Attend to clients and resolve complaints.

Job Holder Specifications

Knowledge, skills and Abilities

Have Industry Knowledge

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Good interpersonal skill

Knowledge on market trends

Commercial awareness

Diplomacy and negotiation skills

Strong time management skills


The ability to work effectively under pressure.

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork as well as the ability to work independently.

Communication skills to explain complex ideas to people from a variety of backgrounds.

Attention to detail.

Credentials and Experience

Degree in BSC Engineering or related field

Engineering experience in plant/industrial, mechatronics, electrical or structural.

Diploma in insurance ACII OR AIIK or progress in completion Or Diploma in risk management added advantage.

At least 5 years with a risk survey company or insurance company as a risk surveyor.

Key Performance Indicators

Survey reports completed.

Quotations obtained.

Engagement with service providers.

Trainings to underwriters done.

Payments to external surveyors done on time.

Resurveys done and recommendations implemented.

Application Procedure:

If you meet the above minimum requirements, send your c.v to careers@gakenya.com indicate the position applied for on the email subject line to be received on or before 22nd May 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.