Yegon Festus

Finance and insurance professional with a proven record of leading high performing sales teams, exceeding revenue targets and strengthening compliance and financial controls. Combines hands on sales leadership in insurance and consumer banking with strong analytical grounding in financial modelling and data analysis. Recognised for building durable client and stakeholder relationships that reinforce trust, retention and sustainable business growth.

Unit Manager at Pioneer Insurance (2024-05 – Present)

• Built and led a unit of 8 sales agents, delivering over 40% growth in monthly premium production within the first year.
• Surpassed 60% of annual premium targets, ranking the unit among the top performers in the branch.
• Lifted policy persistency above 75% by embedding structured client reviews and needs-based selling across the unit.
• Cut agent attrition and raised activity rates through weekly training clinics and a structured mentorship programme.
• Expanded the portfolio into group life and pension schemes through targeted corporate and SME prospecting.
• Sustained zero audit exceptions on client documentation and premium remittance, reinforcing governance standards.

Direct Sales Representative Consumer Banking at Credit Bank, Machakos Branch (2022-04 – 2024-04)

• Averaged above 73% achievement of weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales targets across consumer banking campaigns.
• Onboarded 50+ new retail customers through systematic prospecting, field visits, and partner company activations.
• Deepened share of wallet per customer by cross-selling credit, deposit and digital banking products.
• Maintained a zero breach compliance record through accurate, timely processing of customer documentation.
• Secured repeat business and quality referrals by cultivating strong relationships with key partner-company contacts.
• Reduced portfolio risk exposure by keeping scheme records accurate, current and audit ready.

Finance Attachment at Gulf African Bank (2019-05 – 2019-08)

• Completed a structured training programme, consistently meeting all required performance standards.
• Produced reports and consolidated data that supported departmental decision-making.
• Delivered industry-trend research that informed client-focused solutions and process improvements.
• Commended for professionalism, accuracy, and reliable delivery against deadlines.

Master of Science in Commerce – KCA University (2026)

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Machakos University (2016 – 2021)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Secondary Education – Kaplong Boys' High School (2012 – 2015)