Head: Non Life Pricing & Structuring

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

SUMMARY:
A market-leading player in the insurance solutions space is seeking a dynamic Head of Non-Life Pricing & Structuring (Cell Captive) to lead its high-performing technical team. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping innovative non-life insurance solutions in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
POSITION INFO:
Head: Non-Life Pricing & Structuring
About the Role:
This senior leadership position sits at the intersection of actuarial science, product innovation, and client-focused structuring. The successful candidate will drive technical excellence in pricing, product development, and capital structuring, while partnering closely with marketing, underwriting, and other cross-functional teams to deliver bespoke, value-driven solutions.
You will be instrumental in steering strategy, governance, and innovation across multiple portfolios, ensuring competitive pricing and sound technical delivery.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of actuarial professionals focused on non-life pricing and structuring initiatives.
  • Design and refine pricing frameworks and product structures for diverse portfolios.
  • Oversee the development, review, and sign-off of pricing models in line with governance standards.
  • Drive re-pricing exercises to ensure continued profitability and technical accuracy.
  • Collaborate on deal structuring, underwriting optimization, and capital modeling for new opportunities.
  • Serve as a senior technical advisor to both internal stakeholders and external clients.
  • Monitor financial performance and product profitability, ensuring best-practice standards are upheld.
  • Innovate and co-create bespoke client solutions that balance risk, return, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Qualified or nearly qualified Actuary (FASSA or equivalent international designation).
  • Bachelor's or Honours Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Completion of F103 (or equivalent non-life
exam). * 5-8+ years' experience in non-life/short-term insurance, with deep technical pricing expertise.
  • Strong grasp of actuarial modeling, product structuring, and the SAM capital regime.
Key Skills & Attributes:
  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness and innovative problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional leadership and team mentorship abilities.
  • Confident communicator, able to convey complex technical information clearly.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining quality and compliance.
  • Collaborative, agile, and adaptable with a passion for developing future-fit insurance solutions.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1455867
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned