Evariste M. B. Nonfodji
Underwriting Manager
Abidjan
Summary
With over nine years experiences in P&C insurance industry, I have a solid background in underwriting and reinsurance area and a good knowledge of CIMA markets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Underwriting Manager
Atlantic Financial Group, Operations Direction
05.2023 - Current
- Organized and coordinated underwriting and reinsurance management for full scope of Atlantic group (Benin, Cameroon, Mali, Comoros).
- Determined and proposed underwriting guidelines for subsidiaries according to claim historic and group risk appetite.
- Reviewed subsidiaries' reinsurance programs, make proposals for improvements and negotiate placement with reinsurers.
- Assisted subsidiaries in establishing reinsurance accounts ;
- Analyzed and validated claims with indemnity amount in excess of 30,000 EUR.
- Periodically review level of technical reserves.
Group Underwriter
Atlantic Financial Group, Operations Direction
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided assistance to subsidiaries for assessment and quotation of risks of certain complexity.
- Supervised facultative cession placements, inter-subsidiary acceptance operations and managing relations with reinsurers and international brokers.
- Prepared statistics for renewal of reinsurance treaties and make proposal in order to improve profitability.
- Supported management in strategic decision-making by providing in-depth analysis of underwriting performance metrics.
Head of Underwriting Division
L’Africaine Des Assurances, Underwriting Direction
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Coordinated underwriting unit activities for delivering top level services in risk assessment, quotation and global insurance program monitoring.
- Mentored junior underwriters, providing guidance on best practices and improving overall team performance.
- Elaborated policies coverage conditions and ensure compliance with company's
underwriting guidelines.
Underwriter
L'Africaine Des Assurances, Underwriting Department
9 2017 - 09.2020
- In charge of risk assessment and pricing (engineering, property, etc.)
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop competitive pricing strategies for new products, increasing market share.
- Contact person for Globus network to implement locally global insurance program from partner such as AXA, GENERALI, SWISS RE etc.)
- Produced statistical data for portfolio monitoring and decision's making.
Account Handler
L'Africaine des Assurances, Brokerage Division
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted major brokers such as Gras Savoye in development of their portfolio placed in company with growth rate of approximately 20% over the two years of management
- Managed subscriptions and renewals on portfolio of more than 3 million Euros
- Analyze account profitability and define coverage terms for policies renewal with combined ratio of 92%.
Education
Master degree in Insurance -
Institut International Des Assurances De Yaoundé
11.2012 - 11.2014
Master degree in Economics sciences -
University of Abomey-Calavi
07.2007 - 02.2012
Skills
Risk Assessment - Property and casualty Underwriting
Effective Communication
Analytical Skills - Problem solving attitude
Team and time management
Reinsurance (Treaty and Facultative)
Certification
YIPP (Young Insurance Professional Program)
Activities
09/01/11, 07/31/12, AIESEC BENIN, Vice President in charge of Project Department, Planning and implementation of project, Creating reporting standards, Provide assistance to project team in the research of technical and financial partners.
Timeline
Underwriting Manager
Atlantic Financial Group, Operations Direction
05.2023 - Current
Group Underwriter
Atlantic Financial Group, Operations Direction
06.2021 - 04.2023
YIPP (Young Insurance Professional Program)
11-2020
Head of Underwriting Division
L’Africaine Des Assurances, Underwriting Direction
10.2020 - 05.2021
Account Handler
L'Africaine des Assurances, Brokerage Division
07.2015 - 08.2017
Master degree in Insurance -
Institut International Des Assurances De Yaoundé
11.2012 - 11.2014
Master degree in Economics sciences -
University of Abomey-Calavi
07.2007 - 02.2012
Underwriter
L'Africaine Des Assurances, Underwriting Department
9 2017 - 09.2020