Head of Pricing â Life Insurance

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016015/MNG

Date posted:

Friday, August 29, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Career Opportunity: Head of Pricing – Life Insurance.

POSITION INFO:
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for actuarial science and life insurance? We are looking for a dynamic professional to lead our Pricing team and shape the future of innovative insurance solutions.

About the Role:
As the Head of Pricing, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing pricing strategies for both new and existing life insurance products. This position offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership, client engagement, and deal structuring.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive pricing strategies for group and individual life insurance products.
Review and refine pricing models to ensure competitiveness and profitability.
Develop robust technical pricing models and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders, communicating complex technical insights clearly.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Pricing team.
Contribute to structuring and negotiating new deals to optimize business outcomes.

Experience & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
Nearly or fully qualified Actuary (essential).
3–5 years’ experience in the financial services industry, with a strong focus on life insurance pricing.
Experience managing a team will be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies:

Analytical and innovative thinker.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Organised, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
Ability to work under pressure and deliver accurate results within deadlines.

This is a unique opportunity to take the lead in a forward-thinking insurance environment and make a real impact in shaping market-leading solutions.

If you are a nearly or fully qualified Actuary with strong life insurance experience, then we’d love to hear from you.

ð© Ready to price smarter, faster, and better? Apply today and take your actuarial career to the next level.
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Disclaimer:
If you do not hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application for this vacancy unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles in the future. We also invite you to reach out to us to discuss your next finance career opportunity.

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