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Johannesburg: Head: Actuary non-life

Johannesburg: Head: Actuary non-life

Posted on 2025-07-11 00:00:00

Employer Unspecified
Category Accounting / Finance
Location Gauteng  / Johannesburg

Job Summary

Role Overview: We are looking for an experienced actuarial leader to head the Non-Life Pricing & Structuring function. This strategic role is responsible for driving product development, pricing strategies, and structuring initiatives across the CRS and VUMA portfolios. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and commercial viability of our non-life insurance offerings. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership Provide strategic direction to the Non-Life Pricing & Structuring team, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and market strategy. Product & Pricing Oversight Lead the development and refinement of product pricing models across new and existing non-life insurance offerings. Review and approve pricing frameworks to ensure consistency with internal governance, regulatory requirements, and actuarial best practice. Portfolio Management Conduct regular rate reviews and repricing exercises to ensure technical soundness and maintain market relevance of existing products. Product Development & Innovation Evaluate and approve new product proposals, ensuring they meet profitability targets and comply with regulatory expectations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to co-create and launch innovative, tailored insurance solutions. Deal Structuring & Client Engagement Work closely with business development and underwriting teams to structure bespoke deals and capital-efficient underwriting models. Provide actuarial expertise in structuring client-specific insurance and risk transfer solutions. Performance Monitoring & Reporting Oversee the monitoring of product performance, profitability metrics, and ensure alignment with best-practice actuarial standards. Advisory & Technical Leadership Serve as a senior technical advisor, translating complex actuarial models into actionable insights for both internal teams and external clients. Qualifications & Experience: Qualified or nearly qualified actuary (FASSA or internationally recognised equivalent) Successful completion of F103 (General Insurance Principles) or equivalent short-term insurance exam Bachelors or Honours degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline (NQF Level 7 or above) 58 years experience in the short-term (non-life) insurance sector Proven expertise in pricing methodologies, product structuring, and actuarial modelling Exposure to the SAM (Solvency Assessment and Management) regime Key Competencies: Strong leadership and team management capabilities Deep technical actuarial knowledge with a commercial mindset Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Analytical thinker with sound judgement Ability to drive innovation in a regulated environment

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