Business Development- Pricing Actuary

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Gen Re Full time

**Shape Your Future with Us**

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Its direct reinsurance companies conduct business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of more than 40 offices, supported by over 2,000 employees worldwide, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.

General Reinsurance, South Africa Branch (a subsidary of General Reinsurance AG) is offering an opportunity for** **Business Development
- Pricing Actuary** in our **Life/Health Cape Town **division.

**Key Responsibilities**

Are you a dynamic and motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the Life/ Health insurance industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills and business acumen can shine? This is a varied role which encompasses different aspects of the responsibilities of the actuaries within GRSA. This is a self-starting, client relationship role which demands the building of new business with the management of successful relationships, not only with clients but within the organization.
- Manage and build Gen Re’s client portfolio
- Drive an understanding of the financial and risk management needs of client portfolio and strategize solutions/products to meet those needs
- Lead the negotiation of contractual work
- Enhance and propose the Life/Health marketing strategy
- Ensure quality and competitiveness of quotations and tenders
- Build and leverage C-Suite relationships both internally and externally
- Proactive involvement in industry events
- Represent Gen Re in industry forums - be known as an industry expert
- Create and deliver presentations and articles
- Support the workflow of the Business Development and Pricing Team to ensure quality, execution, and timeliness of work

**Qualifications & Experience**

We are looking for an individual who has proven experience building profitable business in a collaborative and inclusive manner. An individual who is a qualified actuary (FASSA) with reinsurance experience.

**Requirements**:

- The ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
- Strong communication skills including verbal and written skills including the ability to summarize complex information clearly and concisely
- The ability to work in a methodical manner with good analytical skills
- Able to work under pressure in meeting internal and external deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills, particularly when in new situations or dealing with clients
- Consistent pursuit of excellence in execution and delivery
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Prior work experience in pricing, product development or reinsurance
- Innovative and willingness to continually improve on processes and systems being used
- Must display client focus, creativity, intuition, integrity, decisiveness, collaboration, accountability and be prepared to represent the Gen Re with professionalism
- Ability to prioritize, while remaining flexible to deal with changing work demands

**Contact**

Human Resources

**Closing Date**
20 June 2023

**Our Address**
**General Reinsurance Africa Ltd.**

(Reinsurer licensed to conduct composite insurance business)
2nd Floor, South Wing, Granger Bay Court, Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront,
Cape Town, 8002 (South Africa)
P. O. Box 444 Cape Town, 8000 (South Africa)

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