Analytical skills
Agency Directors need analytical ability to assist executives in making decisions that affect their organisation.
Agency Directors
Descriptions & Duties
- Agency Directors plan and develop business for the agencies. They provide management development training to agency managers and supervisors. They handle agency office management, budgeting and administration; and review agency performance. Agency Directors carry out public relations and marketing activities.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Leadership skills
Agency Directors must be able to motivate and lead staff.
Detail oriented
In preparing and analysing reports, Agency Directors must pay attention to details.
Mathematics skills
Agency Directors must be skilled in math. An understanding of international finance and complex financial documents is important.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
usually have professional qualification in insurance and/or investment, preferably with a bachelor /master's degree. Sometimes, insurance agent with many years of experience can become an insurance sales manager.(related professional qualification, such as Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Passes in the Insurance Intermediaries Qualifying Examinations)
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $20,000-$30,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $60,000-$80,000
Monthly Salary > $100,000
Work Environment
- Agency Directors generally work full time, and often work additional hours including some evenings and weekends. They often go to meetings.
