Insurance Technical Manager

Fempower; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Fempower in South Africa seeks a Technical Manager to steer technical insurance strategy across the organization. You will serve as the primary technical authority for non-life insurance issues, guiding strategic projects and advising members and external stakeholders.

The role requires deep expertise in Property, Liability, Marine and Engineering, strong underwriting and risk assessment skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams and high-level industry forums.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in non-life insurance.
• Recognised technical expertise across major non-life classes.
• Strong underwriting, risk assessment and market trend knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction on technical insurance matters and governance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the industry at senior meetings with FSCA, PA, NT, and DTIC.
• Project Management: Lead industry projects and manage specialist forums (Property Technical Committee, Specialist Business Lines Forums).
• Specialist Lines & Nuclear Insurance: Oversee SANP/SANPA operations, budgeting and renewals; liaise with Lloyd's.
• Media & Communication: Act as technical insurance expert, write articles and deliver presentations.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and coach senior support staff.

Skills

Technical insurance expertise

Underwriting knowledge

Risk assessment

Market trends

Facultative placements

Education

University degree or professional qualification

Job description

As the Technical Manager, you will be the primary authority on all technical insurance issues, driving strategic projects and providing expert guidance to the organization, its members, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 15 years' experience in the non-life insurance industry, with recognised technical expertise
• Relevant University Degree or Professional Qualification
• Comprehensive knowledge of all major non-life insurance classes, including Property, Liability, Marine, and Engineering
• Strong expertise in underwriting, risk assessment, market trends, and facultative placements

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and thought leadership on all technical insurance matters, including those relating to Transformation and Governance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the industry at senior meetings with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Prudential Authority (PA), National Treasury (NT), and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC).
• Project Management: Lead and implement critical industry projects, managing a variety of specialist forums, including the Property Technical Committee and Specialist Business Lines Forums.
• Specialist Lines & Nuclear Insurance: Oversee the operations of the South African Nuclear Pool (SANP/SANPA), including managing underwriting, budgeting, and the annual renewal process, as well as managing liaisons with Lloyds
• Media & Communication: Act as the media's technical insurance expert, writing articles, delivering presentations, and enhancing the reputation of the industry
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and coach senior support staff to ensure high performance and professional development