Reinsurance Analyst

Hannover Re; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a Reinsurance Analyst to join their Reinsurance unit. This permanent full-time role involves reviewing facultative reinsurance referrals, preparing renewal packs, and managing relationships with treaty reinsurers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and 2-4 years of experience in the insurance sector. The role offers a collaborative international atmosphere with competitive benefits and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Structured onboarding

Benefits superior to collective agreements

Personal development offers

Health management

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience within an insurance environment.
• Preferred experience within reinsurance environment.
• Ability to critically assess and review own work done.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve and/or decline all referrals for facultative reinsurance.
• Prepare and distribute reinsurance renewal packs.
• Engage with treaty reinsurers to finalize proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, BCom related degree, BSc Mathematical Science, Actuarial Science, BSc Engineering, BCom Law/LLB

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerBI

Job description

If you have a passion for niche short-term insurance and possess a strong technical background in the short-term insurance or reinsurance industry, Compass Insure with an office in Johannesburg, South Africa, has a role just for you. See more details related to the role below, which is available on a permanent full-time basis commencing at the earliest possible date as a Reinsurance Analyst within the Reinsurance unit.

You can look forward to

Facultative Reinsurance & Special Acceptances – Review, approve and/or decline all referrals that fall outside the underwriting management agency mandate. Source and secure special acceptance or facultative reinsurance support for risks exceeding the treaty limit and ensure compliance with Compass Insure special underwriting guidelines.

Reinsurance Renewals – Prepare and distribute reinsurance renewal packs in close consultation with internal stakeholders and UMAs, ensuring all necessary data and documentation are compiled for treaty reinsurers. Following this, engage with treaty reinsurers to finalize proposals, negotiating and securing treaty support for all UMAs and complete all related administrative activities.

Stakeholder and Treaty Management – Ongoing engagements with relevant business partners, treaty and facultative reinsurers.

Monthly and Quarterly reinsurance payments – Process all monthly and quarterly facultative reinsurance payments and excess of loss reinsurance payments.

You come equipped with

• Essential – Degree in Insurance, Risk Management, BCom related degree, BSc Mathematical Science, Actuarial Science, BSc Engineering, BCom Law/LLB.
• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience within an insurance environment
• Preferred experience within reinsurance environment
• Ability to critically assess and review own work done
• Essential Computer skills – Intermediate level MS Outlook, Word and Excel,
• Preferred Computer skills – PowerBI

On a personal level, you will enjoy working as part of a great team where you can show off your interpersonal, analytical and organisational skills and attention to detail.

Employment Equity

Employment Equity South African Citizens as qualified by the Employment Equity Act will be given preference in relation to the company’s Employment Equity Plan. A relevant work permit is required if a foreign national or non-South African citizen applies for the role.

What We Offer

Atmosphere: You will find an international working environment with short decision channels, an open feedback culture and a sense of community shaped by mutual esteem and a readiness to help. Benefits: Structured onboarding, flexible working hours, benefits superior to those of the collective agreement as well as modern offers for personal development, health management and work-life balance are just some of our benefits.
Prospects: You contribute your specialist and methodological expertise and we offer you fresh input and the opportunity to further develop your potential – including room to come up with innovative ideas and act on them!