Head: Non Life Pricing & Structuring

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

SUMMARY:
Are you a strategic, technically skilled Actuary ready to shape the next generation of bespoke non-life insurance solutions? A market-leading financial services group is looking for a dynamic Head of Non-Life Pricing & Structuring to drive innovation, performance, and product leadership within a high-growth environment.
POSITION INFO:
Head: Non-Life Pricing & Structuring
Why This Role Stands Out:

  • Take full ownership of pricing frameworks, structuring strategy, and product development for dynamic
portfolios. * Work at the interface of technical excellence and commercial innovation, directly influencing deal structuring and capital modelling.
  • Lead a high-calibre team of technical experts and partner with executive stakeholders across the business.
Your Core Responsibilities:
  • Direct the strategic and technical delivery of pricing and structuring initiatives across niche insurance portfolios.
  • Oversee product development, re-pricing cycles, and profitability reviews to ensure market relevance and regulatory compliance.
  • Partner with client teams to design tailored insurance solutions, supported by robust actuarial pricing and capital structuring.
  • Lead technical sign-off of models and frameworks in line with best-practice actuarial governance.
  • Provide executive-level insights on product performance, structuring decisions, and innovation opportunities.
Qualifications & Background:
  • Qualified or nearly qualified Actuary (FASSA or international equivalent).
  • Successfully completed F103 (General Insurance) or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's or Honours in Actuarial Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
  • 5-8 years+ of experience in short-term insurance pricing, structuring, or technical product development.
  • Deep knowledge of SAM, capital modelling, and advanced pricing methodologies.
What You Bring:
  • Visionary leadership with a proven ability to inspire technical teams and influence strategic direction.
  • Strong business acumen combined with expert-level actuarial and structuring knowledge.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills--ability to translate complexity into impact.
  • A commercial mindset with innovation and technical governance at your core.
Tech & Tools:
  • Comfortable working across actuarial software, capital models, and custom-built pricing environments.
  • Strong command of data-driven structuring tools and a flair for automation and optimisation.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1460953
  • 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