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Midrand - South Africa

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Reference: NFP015874-HN-1

Short-Term Actuary Pricing & Product Development Focus


Are you a technically skilled actuary with a passion for short-term insurance pricing and product development A well-established and innovative player in the insurance sector is seeking a Short-Term Actuary to drive pricing strategy and support product development within a collaborative fast-paced actuarial environment.
This role offers the chance to take ownership of pricing models influence product innovation and work closely with cross-functional teams across underwriting product and finance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and enhance pricing models for short-term insurance products using actuarial best practices and advanced statistical techniques.
  • Conduct rate reviews and re-pricing exercises to ensure technical soundness and market competitiveness.
  • Support product development by delivering actuarial insights on new and existing offerings.
  • Collaborate with underwriting and product teams to shape product structures and pricing strategies.
  • Provide input into reserving and capital modeling activities for non-life portfolios.
  • Deliver performance analysis and pricing recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the broader actuarial strategy including reinsurance assessments and regulatory reporting (e.g. IFRS 17).

What Youll Need:

  • Nearly or newly qualified actuary (FASSA or equivalent).
  • Minimum of 3 years actuarial experience in the short-term (non-life) insurance space with a solid foundation in pricing.
  • Proven experience in pricing model development and calibration using tools like Emblem ResQ or similar.
  • Strong technical skills in Python R SQL or other actuarial/statistical programming languages.
  • In-depth understanding of GLMs rating structures and actuarial pricing frameworks.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable business insights.
  • A proactive and innovative mindset with a strong team-oriented approach.

Why Join

  • Strategic ownership of pricing across key short-term insurance portfolios.
  • Hybrid working environment combine flexibility with in-office collaboration.
  • Work for a forward-thinking insurer with a strong focus on innovation technology and continuous improvement.
  • Exposure to end-to-end product development and business decision-making.
  • Be part of a talented high-performing actuarial team that values insight growth and delivery.

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For more information contact:
Heidi Nieuwoudt on
Specialist Recruitment Consultant: Actuarial and Analytical

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