Head of Reinsurance
3 weeks ago
Role: Head of ReinsuranceCategory: Risk ManagementLocation: SandtonSalary: Market-RelatedAre you a strategic and experienced leader in the life insurance and reinsurance industry? Our client is seeking a Head of Reinsurance to join their team. This is a senior role focused on implementing strategic initiatives, managing treaty placements, and ensuring robust governance and compliance if you have extensive knowledge of reinsurance arrangements and a proven track record of building strong relationships.Responsibilities: Lead negotiations for reinsurance treaties and risk-sharing arrangements, including structuring, pricing, and terms.Act as a senior contributor to the execution of the company's reinsurance strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk appetite.Advise executive management on reinsurance structures, market conditions, and risk transfer options.Perform investigations on the reinsurance and risk-sharing portfolios and make sound recommendations for risk and profitability management.Build and maintain strong relationships with reinsurers and clients.Collaborate with internal stakeholders across actuarial, underwriting, claims, finance, legal, compliance, and risk teams.Manage the performance and development of direct reports.Experience and Qualifications:A degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, or a related field.At least 7 years of relevant working experience in the life insurance or reinsurance industry.Extensive knowledge of reinsurance arrangements, including treaty and facultative, and structures like quota share and excess of loss.Strong analytical, financial, and actuarial modeling skills.Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.A strategic mindset with the ability to balance risk, growth, and cost.A qualified Actuary, CA, or equivalent qualification is advantageous.
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Head of Reinsurance | Sandton
3 weeks ago
Johannesburg, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full timeHead of Reinsurance An industry-leading company is seeking an experienced and strategic-minded Head of Reinsurance to lead its life reinsurance department. This position requires a professional who can implement strategic initiatives, make key recommendations, and ensure compliance and governance. Key Responsibilities:Lead negotiations for reinsurance...
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Head Reinsurance Accountant
3 weeks ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Network Recruitment Full timeð The Role:As the Head of Reinsurance Accounting, youll take full command of the reinsurance finance function from process integrity to strategic delivery. Youll be the cornerstone of financial accuracy, ensuring that every transaction, every report, and every compliance measure supports a business built on trust and transparency. This is a leadership...
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Head of Reinsurance
2 weeks ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Communicate Finance Full timeA leading financial services company is seeking a Head of Reinsurance to lead its Life Reinsurance function. The role requires experienced professionals to oversee treaty placements, implement strategic initiatives, and manage governance, balancing risk growth and profitability. Candidates should have a degree in Actuarial Science or Finance, with at least 7...
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Talent Pool Head of Reinsurance
3 weeks ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Guardrisk Full timeIntroduction Implementing strategic initiatives making strategic recommendations managing treaty placements and ensuring governance and compliance. Role Purpose Implementing strategic initiatives making strategic recommendations managing treaty placements and ensuring governance and compliance. Duties & Responsibilities Lead negotiations for reinsurance...
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Talent Pool Head of Reinsurance
4 weeks ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Guardrisk Full timeIntroduction Implementing strategic initiatives making strategic recommendations managing treaty placements and ensuring governance and compliance. Role Purpose Implementing strategic initiatives making strategic recommendations managing treaty placements and ensuring governance and compliance. Duties & Responsibilities Lead negotiations for reinsurance...
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Head of Treaty
3 weeks ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Pro Tem Recruitment Full timeJob Description – Head of Treaty: Lead and manage the reinsurance broking team to deliver business objectivesDevelop and implement strategies to grow treaty business across South Africa and the broader African regionBuild and maintain strong relationships with cedants, reinsurers, and other stakeholdersOversee placement of the company’s treaty...
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Johannesburg, South Africa Reinsurance Group of America Full timeYou desire impactful work. You’reRGA ready RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among itsWorld’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life - and health-related solutions. Join our multinational...
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Johannesburg, South Africa Reinsurance Group of America Full timeYou desire impactful work. **You’re** **RGA ready** RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 Company and listed among its _World’s Most Admired Companies_, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life - and health-related solutions. Join our...
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Head: Risk Management
1 week ago
Johannesburg, South Africa OutsideCapital Full time**Head: Risk Management**: - Our client is a wholly owned subsidiary of the 3rd largest reinsurance group in the world. They are looking to appoint a senior risk professional into the role of Head: Risk Management, reporting directly to the MD. - Duties & Responsibilities Key reponsibilities include: - The integration of risk strategy with business...
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Head of Actuarial
1 week ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Affirmative Portfolios Full time**Finance ~ Insurance** **JHB North** ***: **Head of Actuarial - Illovo Johannesburg** **R1 300 000p/a - Permanent Vacancy** **Role description** The head of actuarial is responsible for all actuarial operations within the Company. This would include being responsible for the valuation of technical provisions, modelling related to risk requirements,...
