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Job Description: Lead negotiations for reinsurance treaties and risk-sharing arrangements (structuring, pricing, and terms) Contribute to the execution of the reinsurance strategy in line with business objectives and risk appetite Advise executive management on reinsurance structures, market conditions, and risk transfer options Conduct experience and risk investigations and recommend risk/profitability strategies Provide technical oversight on reinsurance management, including reporting and agreement interpretation Build and maintain strong relationships with reinsurers and clients Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, claims, finance, legal, compliance, and risk teams to ensure effective execution of reinsurance arrangements Enforce governance, policies, procedures, and controls relating to reinsurance activities Manage and develop direct reports while covering operations in South Africa and Mauritius Skills & Experience: Strong negotiation and relationship management skills Excellent analytical, financial, and actuarial modelling abilities Proven strategic thinking with the ability to balance risk, growth, and cost Leadership skills with experience managing teams and engaging stakeholders High integrity with sound decision-making ability Qualification: Degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, or related field Qualified Actuary, CA, or equivalent qualification (advantageous) Minimum 7 years relevant experience in the life insurance/reinsurance industry Extensive knowledge of treaty and facultative arrangements (quota share, surplus, excess of loss, etc.) 📧 Contact:



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Role: Head of Reinsurance Category: Risk Management Location: Sandton Salary: Market-Related Are 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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