Head of Reinsurance

Boardroom Appointments • sandton, gauteng • Posted June 30, 2026

About the Role

OVERVIEW

Responsible for implementing strategic initiatives, making strategic recommendations, managing treaty placements, and ensuring governance and compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead negotiations for reinsurance treaties and risk-sharing arrangements, including structuring, pricing, and terms
  • Act as senior contributor to the execution of company reinsurance strategy in alignment with business objectives and risk appetite
  • Advise executive management on reinsurance structures, market conditions, and risk transfer options
  • Perform experience and other investigations on the reinsurance and risk-sharing portfolios, making sound risk and profitability management recommendations
  • Understand clients needs and priorities, ensuring their needs are met
  • Contribute to technical reinsurance management, including monthly reporting on reinsurance arrangements and interpretation and application of reinsurance and risk-...