Head of Pricing – Lead Pricing Strategy for Short‑Term Insurance

About the role

A leading commercial risk specialist in Southern Africa is seeking a Head of Pricing to direct pricing strategy across multiple short‑term insurance lines, including Commercial, Personal, Marine, Engineering and Hospitality. The role will manage a team of around ten professionals and drive model development, portfolio analysis and stakeholder alignment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, assess and optimise pricing strategies for diverse insurance products.
• Lead complex pricing projects and integrate actuarial analysis into business decisions.
• Guide portfolio performance analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Manage, mentor and develop the pricing team.
• Oversee pricing tools ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
• Provide actuarial support and reporting for strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Underwriting, IT, Claims, Sales and external partners.

Required profile

• University degree (NQF Level 7) in Actuarial Science or a related field.
• FASSA qualification or an international equivalent.
• 5+ years experience in short‑term insurance pricing, including modelling and deployment.
• Proven experience in project management and senior actuarial advisory.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of actuarial pricing tools such as SAS and VBA.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and communication abilities.
• Deep understanding of insurance industry trends, regulations and IT systems.
• Proficiency in portfolio optimisation, underwriting and financial analysis.