Head of Reinsurance - Life Treaty Strategy Lead

The Recruitment Council; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Reinsurance Department to oversee strategic initiatives in the Life Reinsurance sector. The role includes managing treaty placements, ensuring compliance, and advising on reinsurance structures. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Actuarial Science or Finance, extensive reinsurance knowledge, and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Strong negotiation, analytical, and team management skills are essential for success in this role based in Sandton, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in life insurance or reinsurance.
• Extensive knowledge of treaty, facultative, and excess of loss arrangements.
• Strong integrity and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for reinsurance treaties and risk-sharing arrangements.
• Execute company reinsurance strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Advise executives on reinsurance structures and risk transfer options.
• Conduct profitability investigations for reinsurance portfolios.
• Manage performance and development of direct reports.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Team management

Education

Degree in Actuarial Science or Finance

Qualified Actuary

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Reinsurance Department to oversee strategic initiatives in the Life Reinsurance sector. The role includes managing treaty placements, ensuring compliance, and advising on reinsurance structures. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Actuarial Science or Finance, extensive reinsurance knowledge, and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Strong negotiation, analytical, and team management skills are essential for success in this role based in Sandton, Gauteng.