Senior Specialist: Pricing at Liberty Group South Africa

Purpose

We are looking for an individual of outstanding calibre who is interested in gaining exposure to various African insurance markets to join this dynamic team.

• To manage the co-ordination and production of all quotations for Group Risk new and renewal business.
• To position Liberty Africa Insurance as a market leader in the countries we operate in.
• To collaborate and manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including in-country Managing Directors.

Responsibilities

• Managing group risk quotes, the renewal process and special quotes along with updating quote templates and models.
• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders including partners, reinsurers, sales, operations, Exco etc.
• Partner training and interaction on quotations process and requirements.
• Assist in prioritisation and management of staff workload.
• Staff training and development.
• Responsible for ongoing technical development and ongoing maintenance of the quotation system in line with Liberty Africa Insurance strategy.
• To ensure that quotes issued are in line with treaties and agreements and to  engage with reinsurers on rate and benefit support
• To ensure that quotes are issued in line with required timelines, product accuracy and in accordance with Liberty Africa Insurance standards.

Minimum Experience

• At least 5 years Insurance experience, with at least 3 years’ experience in group risk pricing and quotes management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Actuarial Science Degree with at least 5exams.
• Insurance Product Knowledge
• Knowledge of policy administration systems
• Knowledge of group risk products
• Business Acumen
• Legislative and regulatory framework

Competencies

• Self-motivated and ability to hit the ground running.
• Ability to think through and solve complex problems.
• Strong quantitative skills and analytical thinking.
• Attention to detail and the ability to drive processes.
• Ability to manage own time and be results orientated.
• Be proactive and action orientated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: particularly the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-expert audiences.