Overview Hannover Re - over 4,000 employees at locations all over the world.
Our strength?
Connecting Power: We rely on each other.
Our purpose?
Beyond risk sharing – we team up to create chance.
As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim.
This requires customised, innovative solutions.
Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow.
We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products.
All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world as well as a reliable employer.
We are a major player in the Life & Health reinsurance market in Australia and New Zealand and we have the benefit of being small and nimble but with the financial backing of one of the largest reinsurers in the world.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Life & Health subsidiary in Sydney which plays a major part in the success of Hannover Re globally.
We are seeking a Head of Retail Pricing to join our team.
The role will be a permanent position reporting directly to our General Manager, Retail.
Responsibilities As Head of Retail Pricing you will be responsible for pricing, business development, in force management and other aspects of client management for Hannover’s retail and direct insurance and reinsurance business.
Overseeing and managing pricing functions for Retail business including new business opportunities and in force management
Preparing new business proposals including the commercial terms
Managing the sustainability of in force business by working with clients and successfully implementing repricing
Assisting the GM, Retail in carrying out the reasonable steps under FAR
Participating in and contributing to marketing and business development activities
Developing and maintaining a client network in the market and keep abreast of market development
Engaging effectively with internal stakeholders, including seeking signoffs and onboarding
Developing and maintaining pricing bases and tools
Preparing and updating contract documents
Leading the Retail Pricing team, setting and monitoring clear performance standards and providing ongoing guidance and positive reinforcement
About You Experience & Qualifications FIAA or equivalent
Degree in Actuarial Science or other related field
Minimum 10 years’ experience in financial services
Exceptional business acumen and strategic commercial thinking
Excellent people, relationship management and interpersonal skills
Strong technical actuarial skills
Ability to liaise at Board and senior level
Excellent organisation, attention to detail, time management and ability to prioritise effectively
Clear and effective communication both written and verbal
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
Personal Qualities Strategic
Resourceful
Highly self-motivated
Professional
Versatile
Diplomatic
It is a requirement that all applicants have unlimited rights to work in Australia i.e. must either be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency.
What do we offer you Are our values “Responsibility”, “Drive” and “We-Spirit” aligned with yours?
We foster a culture of respect in our workplace, supporting and encouraging respectful communication and behaviours, acknowledging differences and honouring the people we interact with, taking the time to understand their needs and perspectives.
Atmosphere: You will find an international working environment with short decision channels, an open feedback culture and a sense of community shaped by mutual respect and a readiness to help.
Benefits: We value every individual and consider our people to be important to the success of our business with each of us working together to contribute to a common success.
Structured onboarding, hybrid working arrangements, EAP as well as modern offers for personal development and wellness activities, we prioritise employee wellbeing and engagement.
Prospects: You contribute your specialist and methodological expertise, and we offer you fresh input and the opportunity to further develop your potential – including room to come up with innovative ideas and act on them!
Only together can we achieve our objectives.
Would you like to find out more about Hannover Re Australia?
Visit our careers site: not only offer a job and a title, but if you are looking for an organisation which values its people and is “Somewhat Different”, then we want to hear from YOU! All you need to do is hit apply.
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