Sofia Gelgelo
@sofiagelgelo
I underwrite insurance risks and lead compliant, profitable underwriting operations.
EthiopiaWhat I'm looking for
I'm currently a Senior Insurance Officer at AWACH SACCOS LTD, following more than 12 years across Ethiopian insurance companies. At United Insurance Company S.C., I selected and underwrote risks cost-effectively while meeting statutory, company, profitability, and business-target requirements.
I've also supervised underwriting teams at Berhan Insurance Company S.C. and progressed from Junior Underwriter Trainee to Underwriting Officer II at Awash Insurance Company S.C. I bring insurance law, contractual-law, risk-management, leadership, operations, and Microsoft Excel experience, alongside Marketing and LLB degrees.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Insurance Officer
Awach Saccos Ltd
Currently working as a senior insurance officer, responsible for insurance operations and client service.
Senior Underwriter
United Insurance Company S.C.
Feb 2017 - Nov 2024 (7 years 9 months)
Selected and underwrote risks in a cost-effective manner, ensuring profitability and meeting business targets in accordance with statutory and company requirements.
Underwriting Supervisor
Berhan Insurance Company S.C.
Feb 2016 - Feb 2017 (1 year)
Oversaw underwriting department activities, supervised a group of underwriters, and ensured compliance with industry and government regulations.
Junior Underwriter - Trainee
Awash Insurance Company S.C.
Nov 2011 - Feb 2016 (4 years 3 months)
Started as a trainee underwriter, progressing through various underwriting roles.
Underwriting Officer II
Awash Insurance Company S.C.
Managed underwriting responsibilities as an officer level II.
Junior Underwriter
Awash Insurance Company S.C.
Performed underwriting duties as a junior underwriter.
Underwriting Officer I
Awash Insurance Company S.C.
Handled underwriting tasks as an officer level I.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Mary University
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing Management
2015 - 2018
Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Management from 2015 to 2018.
Haramaya University
LLB, Law
2007 - 2011
Earned an LLB degree from Haramaya University from 2007 to 2011.
Ethiopian Institute of Financial Studies
Training in Contractor's and Engineering Insurance, Insurance
Completed training in Contractor's and Engineering Insurance.
African Insurance Corporation
Certificate of participation in Liability Insurance, Insurance
Received a certificate of participation in Liability Insurance.
Ethiopian Institute of Financial Studies
Training in Marine Insurance, Insurance
Completed training in Marine Insurance.
Awash Insurance
Certificate of participation in Customer Service, Customer Service
Received a certificate of participation in Customer Service.
Ethiopian Institute of Financial Studies
Training in Motor Insurance, Insurance
Completed training in Motor Insurance.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
EthiopiaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
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