Actuarial Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016008/ZG

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a problem-solver passionate about short-term insurance pricing and strategy? Do you want the flexibility of a hybrid work model while playing a key role in shaping product, risk, and business decisions?

POSITION INFO:
We’re looking for an Actuary with short-term insurance experience to join a high-performing team. This is your chance to take ownership of pricing, work across multiple business areas, and make a measurable impact on strategy and performance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Build, calibrate, and optimise short-term insurance pricing models to drive competitive and profitable outcomes.
Apply advanced actuarial methods to support pricing decisions and portfolio strategy.
Conduct rate reviews and provide actionable insights for product development initiatives.
Support reserving, reinsurance, and capital modelling for non-life insurance portfolios.
Assist with IFRS 17 implementation and refine reserving strategies in line with regulatory requirements.
Analyse underwriting and claims performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Present pricing recommendations and analytical findings to senior stakeholders.
Work collaboratively across underwriting, product, risk, and finance teams to inform business decisions.

What You Bring:

Minimum 2 years actuarial experience in short-term (non-life) insurance.
Solid experience in short-term insurance pricing and modelling.
Completion of 3–4 actuarial exams.
Strong knowledge of GLMs, rate-making, and actuarial modelling principles.
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or actuarial software (e.g., Emblem and ResQ).
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical insights into actionable business decisions.
Proactive, innovative, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Enjoy a hybrid work model, balancing flexibility with team collaboration.
Take ownership of the pricing strategy for key portfolios.
Join an innovative actuarial team driving tangible business impact.
Gain broad exposure across underwriting, risk, and finance functions.

If you’re ready to shape pricing strategy and make a real impact in short-term insurance, then apply now.

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I also specialise in recruiting for:

Actuarial Scientists
Data Analysts
Quantitative Specialists

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles.

For more information, contact:
Zahrah Gani
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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