Head: Outwards Reinsurance

Santam

Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
On-site
5+ years reinsurance experience
Outwards reinsurance program optimization
Treaty and facultative renewal cycle leadership
Santam, a leading general insurance company in Southern Africa, is seeking a Head of Outwards Reinsurance to oversee the design, placement, and optimization of its global reinsurance arrangements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in reinsurance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to maintain relationships with global reinsurers and internal stakeholders

Job Summary

  • The Head of Outwards Reinsurance is responsible for designing, placing, and governing all outwards reinsurance arrangements across Santam Limited's global portfolio.
  • This role requires maintaining core relationships with global reinsurers, institutional brokers, and internal stakeholders to support capital, volatility, and growth objectives.
  • Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field with over five years of practical experience optimizing outwards programs for P&C insurers.

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Santam, a leading general insurance company in Southern Africa, is seeking a Head of Outwards Reinsurance to oversee the design, placement, and optimization of its global reinsurance arrangements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in reinsurance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to maintain relationships with global reinsurers and internal stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years reinsurance experience
  • Outwards reinsurance program optimization
  • Treaty and facultative renewal cycle leadership
  • Global reinsurer relationship management
  • Actuarial and exposure modelling analysis

Nice-to-have

  • FIA or FASSA actuarial qualification
  • Experience with P&C bancassurers
  • Strong presentation skills for C-suite
  • Ability to lead diverse high-performing teams
  • Willingness for local and international travel

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years reinsurance experience
  • Bachelor's degree in actuarial science/finance
  • FIA or FASSA qualification preferred
  • Proven negotiation skills for complex portfolios

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