Our Client, a market leader in the Healthcare Industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Reinsurance Manager to their team based in Sandton, Gauteng.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the non-life reinsurance function, providing leadership to the team, and delivering optimised reinsurance solutions to clients. The role will focus on enhancing client engagement, strengthening internal capabilities, and supporting overall business growth.

Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant Degree and Insurance qualification
• FAIS compliant
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within the insurance or reinsurance industry
• Experience within the cell captive environment (advantageous)
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong understanding of:
  • Cell captive structures
  • Reinsurance markets
  • UMAs and general insurance sectors

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and manage the reinsurance team and support functions
• Build internal capacity and reduce reliance on external service providers
• Provide training and mentorship across divisions

Reinsurance Strategy and Client Engagement

• Deliver optimised reinsurance solutions to clients
• Structure reinsurance programmes aligned to strategic objectives
• Enhance client relationships and engagement

Negotiation and Market Engagement

• Negotiate renewals and new business with reinsurers and brokers
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Monitor market developments and assess risk exposure

Reporting and Analysis

• Compile quarterly portfolio performance reports
• Analyse claims development, pricing models, and underwriting strategies
• Produce monthly management reports

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to reinsurance guidelines and processes
• Contribute to statutory and regulatory reporting
• Monitor key risk indicators and maintain risk registers
• Support audit processes and regulatory submissions

Operational Oversight

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of reinsurance contracts
• Collate underwriting data and risk profiles
• Facilitate stakeholder communication across internal and external parties

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Negotiation and influencing ability
• High attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Solutions-driven mindset
• High level of integrity and accountability

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.