Kathmandu. Himalayan Life Insurance Company (HLIC) has invited applications for the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company published a notice on Wednesday inviting applications.

According to the company, the CEO will be responsible for increasing business growth, premium income, profitability and market share while providing overall strategic and executive leadership of the company. The CEO will also be responsible for strengthening the sales and distribution network, especially the agent network, operation of life insurance, claims management, product development, customer service and risk management.

For the post of CEO, the candidate should have a Master’s degree or equivalent in management, business administration, finance, economics, accounting, insurance or related discipline. Chartered Accountants (CAs) will also be eligible to apply.

Similarly, at least five years of experience in the post of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) or Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a life insurance company is mandatory.

Candidate should have knowledge of life insurance sales, distribution, agent management, underwriting, claims, reinsurance, investment, risk and financial management. The company also needs to provide adequate information about the life insurance market and regulatory system of Nepal.

Interested candidates can apply till August 10. The application should be prepared in the name of the Board of Directors and sent via email.

Applications should have to submit a cover letter, updated CV, educational qualifications, experience documents and detailed business plan related to Himalayan Life’s upcoming strategy, business growth, sales and distribution, agent development, operational improvement, profit and governance.

The company said that it will contact only the candidates who have been selected in the preliminary elections for further evaluation and interview.