Guardrisk is the largest specialist cell captive insurance group of its kind and the leading alternative risk transfer provider in South Africa, comprising a non-life insurer, life insurer and a micro insurer. Guardrisk pioneered the cell captive concept, has a multinational footprint and is an affiliate of the Momentum Metropolitan Group.
Role Purpose
To develop and implement Guardrisks strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- B.Com Degree or relevant tertiary qualification
- FAIS Compliant
- RE1 will be advantageous
- At least 7 years experience in the insurance industry, preferably in a similar role
- A good understanding of the insurance industry, in particular claims, reinsurance, compliance underwriting, insurance accounting and financial principles
- A combination of strong accounting and insurance technical knowledge with strong people skills to negotiate optimal solutions with various VUMA cell captive partners
- Ability to operate both independently as well as play an important role in the small VUMA cell captive team and the greater Guardrisk Group
- Development and implementation of Guardrisks strategic initiatives, including but not limited to new business development
- Manage a range of VUMA partners in cell captives, in respect of defined controls and processes
- Contribute to the VUMA portfolio growth and profitability through active marketing, participation and interaction with VUMA partners
- Ongoing management and monitoring of key components of the client and stakeholder partnership, including underwriting mandates, claims mandates, reinsurance renewals, compliance, financial and solvency results.
- This function will include coordination of and liaison with GR internal resources, including the underwriting, claims, compliance, actuarial, reinsurance, market conduct and financial divisions, as well as likely liaison with external consultants, such as the FSCA and other external parties
- Analysis and management of financial aspects of VUMA cell captive partners
- Business Acumen
- Client orientated
- Negotiation skills
- Collaboration
