Life Health Head of Pricing - General Re Corporation - Table View

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, Cape Town Branch (a subsidary of General Reinsurance AG) is offering an opportunity for Life Health Head of Pricing in our Life Australia, UK, SA, Canada division. Key Responsibilities The Role: This role heads up the Pricing function for Gen Re in our Cape Town office. The team is responsible for the pricing of new business and the management of Gen Re's in-force reinsurance business. The team also directly service Gen Re's client base. The successful candidate has overall responsibility for the management and development of the team. Gen Re's Cape Town office has a flat structure, which requires considerable cross-functional interaction and cooperation with colleagues to ensure that client needs, and expectations can be met. The role requires someone who can work collaboratively with clients and colleagues alike and build relationships to the benefit of the business. We are looking for someone who would be responsible and accountable for the pricing and delivery of reinsurance offers and is distinct from that of the Regional Chief Actuary, who is responsible for setting the underlying technical bases. The successful candidate for this role will be a Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa or have an equivalent international qualification. Key Responsibilities: Management and prioritisation of pricing deliverables. Review of basis setting and obtaining relevant sign-off of quotations. Maintaining relevant experience analysis and rate production tools. Undertaking research to set general pricing bases (Terms of Trade). Giving risk management input across the insurance value chain, specifically product design. Oversee and support the professional development of Pricing team. Create a culture of excellence within the team. Managing career development, training requirements and performance reviews of the team. Day to day people management. Building a market profile and client relationships for yourself and the team. Supporting marketing initiatives through client interaction, presenting at seminars / conferences, and writing technical articles. Contributing to setting strategy and supporting wider management initiatives for Gen Re. Driving collaboration of the pricing team with other Gen Re teams in the Cape Town office and with peers at international offices. Occasional pricing support for other Gen Re offices. Qualifications & Experience Qualified actuary with at least five years' relevant experience in an insurance or reinsurance environment in roles involving pricing and product development of protection insurance. Prior experience in managing people and teams. Reinsurance pricing experience is an advantage. Excellent risk management and commercial awareness. Excellent skills in statistical and financial modelling. Proficient user of MS Excel. Proficient user of statistical software such a R or similar an advantage. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively as part of and to lead a team and deal with people at all levels and in all areas of the business. The ability to engage with clients and foster excellent working relationships. Decisive and able to apply sound judgement. Proactive and able to overcome technical obstacles through creative thinking. Strong leadership and management skills, demonstrating an ability to motivate and lead teams. Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, while remaining flexible to deal with changing work demands. Strong communication skills including verbal and written skills including the ability to summarise complex information clearly and concisely. Contact Human Resources Our Address General Reinsurance Africa Ltd. (Reinsurer licensed to conduct composite insurance business) 2nd Floor, Waterway House North, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002 (South Africa) Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act and our employment equity policy. Apply Now

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