Head of Reinsurance Strategy & Risk

Bebeereinsurance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is looking for a Reinsurance Head to oversee its strategic initiatives and reinsurance operations in South Africa and Mauritius. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in actuarial science or a related field, along with significant experience in life insurance and reinsurance. Responsibilities include negotiating reinsurance treaties, executing reinsurance strategies, and ensuring effective governance. Excellent negotiation and strategic advisory skills are essential for this leadership role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in reinsurance operations and governance.
• Ability to negotiate reinsurance treaties and assess risks.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and structure reinsurance agreements to mitigate risks.
• Develop and execute reinsurance strategies aligned with business goals.
• Provide strategic advice on reinsurance structures and risk.

Skills

Expertise in actuarial science

Experience in life insurance

Negotiation skills

Education

Qualified actuary or CA qualification

Job description

A leading company in the insurance sector is looking for a Reinsurance Head to oversee its strategic initiatives and reinsurance operations in South Africa and Mauritius. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in actuarial science or a related field, along with significant experience in life insurance and reinsurance. Responsibilities include negotiating reinsurance treaties, executing reinsurance strategies, and ensuring effective governance. Excellent negotiation and strategic advisory skills are essential for this leadership role.