Teddy Byaale
@teddybyaale
Experienced insurance and legal professional skilled in risk, compliance, and claims management.
UgandaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced insurance and legal professional with a strong background in risk management, compliance, and corporate governance, holding a LLB and postgraduate diploma in financial management. I have practical experience across underwriting, claims, legal advisory, AML, data protection, and administration within Excel Insurance and other organisations.
I deliver results through meticulous legal drafting, policy review, training, and stakeholder engagement, and I adapt quickly to new environments with a willingness to relocate. Key achievements include leading risk and compliance functions, supporting board and committee processes, and improving operational controls and reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head Risk & Compliance Officer
Excel Insurance Company Ltd
Nov 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Led risk management, compliance, AML, data protection and governance functions, supervised staff, delivered training and prepared risk reports to strengthen control environment.
Legal Officer
Excel Insurance Company Ltd
Feb 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years 8 months)
Advised on legal and regulatory changes, oversaw compliance and contentious policy, claims and disciplinary matters, and supported board/committee arrangements and company filings.
Administrative Assistant
Excel Insurance Company Ltd
Aug 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 5 months)
Managed daily departmental and secretarial tasks for the marketing function, maintained logistics and stationery, and supported underwriting and client-facing activities.
Legal Assistant
Excel Insurance Company Ltd
May 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 3 months)
Handled company legal matters including drafting legal documents and facilitating reinsurance recoveries to support the legal and claims teams.
Customer Care Coordinator
Excel Insurance Company Ltd
Oct 2014 - May 2015 (7 months)
Managed customer care operations, handled client queries, supervised the customer care team and assisted with legal and reinsurance matters.
Underwriting Assistant
Excel Insurance Company Ltd
Aug 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year 2 months)
Assisted underwriting by inspecting new business submissions and drafting and issuing insurance policies to support policy administration.
Financial Administrator
International Commission (NGO)
Apr 2013 - Aug 2013 (4 months)
Monitored cash flows, developed financial controls to reduce risk, maintained financial records and liaised with auditors to support financial oversight.
Administrative Assistant
International Commission (NGO)
Jan 2008 - Apr 2013 (5 years 3 months)
Provided executive administrative support including calendar management, travel arrangements, reporting, records management and procurement for senior management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Institute of Risk Management
International Certificate in Enterprise Risk, Risk Management
2022 - 2022
Completed the International Certificate in Enterprise Risk (IRM) focusing on enterprise risk management principles and practices.
College of Insurance, Nairobi
Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance, Insurance
2014 - 2014
Awarded the Certificate of Proficiency in Insurance covering core insurance principles and practices.
UIUganda Management Institute
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management, Financial Management
2012 - 2012
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management with training in financial management and administration.
MUMakerere University
Bachelor of Laws, Law
2007 - 2007
Graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree, including a dissertation on the role of newspapers in combating child abuse in Uganda.
Institute of Data Processing
Certificate in Computer Science, Computer Science
2003 - 2003
Completed a Certificate in Computer Science covering foundational computer science and data processing skills.
Iganga Secondary School
Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E), Secondary Education
2002 - 2002
Completed the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E) at Iganga Secondary School.
Busoga High School
Certificate of Education (U.C.E), Secondary Education
2000 - 2000
Completed the Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) at Busoga High School.
St Joseph's Girls' Primary School Nsambya
Primary Leaving Examination (P.L.E), Primary Education
1996 - 1996
Completed the Primary Leaving Examinations (P.L.E) at St Joseph's Girls' Primary School Nsambya.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
UgandaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
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