The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of busines...
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic actuary in our Life and Health Middle East & Africa (MEA) Pricing team in Cape Town.
As a member of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) hub you will develop innovative, market leading reinsurance solutions for the Middle East & Africa markets, working collaboratively with local and global experts throughout Swiss Re.
This is a client facing role: you will work closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver efficient solutions for them and for Swiss Re. You will apply your technical skills in a dynamic environment, thinking creatively to shape solutions to a broad range of challenges. You will also contribute to Swiss Re's wider market presence, including presenting at external events.
Responsibilities May Vary And Can Include The Following
Lead or support the development and review of pricing bases and reinsurance terms for new and established products
Perform data analyses relating to emerging claims experience
Monitor performance of our reinsurance portfolio in conjunction with our reporting and experience studies teams
Collaborate cross-functionally with clients and external partners on pricing and product development opportunities
Depending on experience, own and drive thought leadership and provide guidance to others
About You
Qualified actuary (FASSA or equivalent) with approximately 4 to 8 yrs experience
Pricing experience, and/or familiarity with reinsurance structures and South Africa or UK retail protection market preferred
Excellent knowledge of relevant actuarial and statistical models (where R and GLM skills would be an advantage)
Strong customer focus with excellent inter-personal, communication, and influence skills
Highly motivated with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work, under pressure, managing multiple priorities
An absolute team player, who is equally comfortable independently owning results and driving projects to execution
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