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We are looking for actuarial graduates with strong interpersonal skills, who are eager to learn and broaden their knowledge and expertise. If you have a Bachelor, Master, or PhD degree in Actuarial Science, have up to three years of professional experience, or are graduating in 2024, we invite you to apply to our Graduate Programme starting in 2026.The program offers you the chance to join the dynamic, fast-moving world of a leading risk knowledge organization. Along with your day-to-day role, you will join the 18-month program where you’ll receive on-and-off-the-job training, including a job rotation that gives you the opportunity to work across different business units.The program is set to begin on January 1, 2026. Please note that we are offering a permanent position from the start of your employment.About the RoleWe are looking for an intellectually curious, highly motivated, and passionate Graduate to join our Life &amp; Health (L&amp;H) Client Markets Team in Cape Town. You will play an important role in the pricing of life &amp; health business as well as in the development and design of products and services to meet our client's needs.You will support us in providing high-quality actuarial input to both clients and the cross-functional team within Swiss Re. Through great teamwork and collaboration, you will gain a deep understanding of the L&amp;H reinsurance market. You will learn about our various products, how we do pricing, and how to sign off quotes from a technical standpoint.We will also give you the opportunity to participate and contribute to projects as well as to the development of innovative, market-leading reinsurance solutions that are relevant to the wider Swiss Re Group.Specific responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:<ul><li>Support Senior Client Managers with new business development and work with specialists to bring Swiss Re's solutions to the clients.</li><li>Support the day-to-day pricing work across different lines of business in the target markets.</li><li>Perform analysis on data relating to emerging risk experience.</li><li>Contribute to the design of insurance products consistent with the pricing basis and risk management environment.</li><li>Provide quotes to clients, specifically with group risk benefits.</li><li>Collect, analyze, and present data collected for annual industry-wide surveys.</li></ul>About the TeamThe Client Markets team is tasked with delivering Swiss Re's reinsurance solutions to clients; setting strategy and ensuring effective communications between the members of cross-functional account teams to execute strategy. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic team member to join the group.About YouWe are looking for people who want to make a difference!Your strength is your willingness and ambition to take on new challenges and develop your reinsurance acumen. You have strong communication and presentation skills and can work on your own initiative.If you act as a team player with a willingness to contribute actively to the overall team spirit and are eager to work in a global and multicultural environment, we are looking for you!You have:<ul><li>Successfully completed a university degree in Actuarial Sciences or equivalent.</li><li>Minimum of 5 Actuarial Exemptions obtained.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).</li></ul>It will also be nice to have:<ul><li>Re/insurance experience gained through vacation work or internships is an advantage.</li><li>Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., R) is an advantage.</li></ul>Please note that preference will be given to designated applicants as per the employment equity act.About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health.Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world. Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought, or other characteristics.In our inclusive and flexible environment, everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

We are looking for actuarial graduates with strong interpersonal skills, who are eager to learn and broaden their knowledge and expertise. If you have a Bachelor, Master or PhD degree with up to 3 years professional experience – we invite you to apply to our graduate programme 2025.The program offers you the chance to join the dynamic, fast-moving world of a leading risk knowledge organisation. Over an 18-month period, you’ll receive on-and-off-the-job training, including a job rotation that gives you the opportunity to work across different business units.About the RoleWe are looking for an intellectually curious, highly motivated and passionate Graduate to join our Life & Health (L&H) Client Markets Team in Cape Town. You will play an important role in the pricing of life & health business as well as in the development and design of products and services to meet our client's needs.You will support us in providing high quality actuarial input to both clients and the cross-functional team within Swiss Re. Through great teamwork and collaboration you will gain a deep understanding of the L&H reinsurance market, you will learn about our various products, how we do pricing and how to sign off quotes from a technical standpoint. We will also give you the opportunity to participate and contribute to projects as well as to the development of innovative, market leading reinsurance solutions that are relevant to the wider Swiss Re Group.Specific responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:<ul><li>Support Senior Client Managers with new business development and work with specialists to bring Swiss Re's solutions to the clients</li><li>Support the day-to-day pricing work across different lines of business in the target markets</li><li>Perform analysis on data relating to emerging risk experience</li><li>Contribute to the design of insurance products consistent with the pricing basis and risk management environment</li><li>Provide quotes to clients, specifically with group risk benefits</li><li>Collect, analyse and present data collected for annual industry-wide surveys.</li></ul>About the TeamThe Client Markets team is tasked with delivering Swiss Re's reinsurance solutions to clients; setting strategy and ensuring effective communications between the members of cross-functional account teams to execute strategy. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic team member to join the group.About YouWe are looking for people who want to make a difference!Your strength is willingness and ambition to take on new challenges and develop your reinsurance acumen. You have strong communication and presentation skills and can work on your own initiative.If you act as a team-player with willingness to contribute actively to the overall team spirit and are eager to work in a global and multicultural environment, we are looking for you!You have:<ul><li>Successfully completed university degree in Actuarial Sciences or equivalent</li><li>Minimum of 5 Actuarial Exemptions obtained</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)</li></ul>It will be also nice to have:<ul><li>Re/insurance experiences gained through vacation work or internships is an advantage</li><li>Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. R) is an advantage</li></ul>Please note, that preference will be given to designated applicants as per the employment equity act.About Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

About MillimanMilliman is among the world’s largest providers of actuarial and risk management services. Globally we provide consulting services to clients in life insurance, property and casualty insurance, healthcare, and employee benefits and pensions. Today, Milliman has more than 4 600 employees and more than 60 offices worldwide. We are driven by a shared commitment to innovate and inspired by a common mission: to serve our clients to protect the health and financial well-being of people everywhere.About Milliman South AfricaOur offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg provide coverage across sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on life, non-life and micro-insurance. We work closely with our international offices, combining the expertise of our local offices with that of our colleagues across the world. Our service offerings include risk and capital management, financial reporting, product development and new market entry.Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg, South AfricaWe are looking for diverse, bright-minded individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the actuarial consulting industry to join our dynamic team in South Africa. This is an ideal opportunity to work and collaborate with our team of experts from across the world in a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding environment.Desired experience and professional qualifications<ul><li>0-1 year of professional experience</li><li>Bachelor’s or Honours degree in Actuarial Science by the end of 2024</li><li>Strong progress with ASSA exemptions / exams.</li><li>Additional consideration will be given to individuals from a previously disadvantaged background.</li></ul>Desired competencies<ul><li>Thorough understanding of actuarial subjects studied thus far</li><li>Keenness to learn and ask questions</li><li>Analytical and communication skills</li><li>Driven and self-motivated</li><li>Basic knowledge of MS Excel</li><li>Basic programming knowledge (e.g. R or VBA)</li></ul>

About the ProgrammeWe are looking for graduates with strong interpersonal skills, who are eager to learn and broaden their knowledge and expertise. You have a Bachelor, Master or PhD degree with up to 3 years professional experience – we invite you to apply to our graduates@swissre programme 2024.The programme offers you the chance to join the dynamic, fast-moving world of a leading risk knowledge organisation. Over an 18-month period, you’ll receive on-and-off-the-job training, including a job rotation that gives you the opportunity to work across different business units.About the RoleWe are looking for an intellectually curious, highly motivated, and passionate Graduate to join our Life &amp; Health (L&amp;H) EMEA Regional Pricing Team in Cape Town. You will play an important role in the pricing of life &amp; health business in the UK and across Continental Europe.You will support us in providing high quality actuarial input to cross-functional teams within Swiss Re. Through great teamwork and collaboration, you will gain a deep understanding of the L&amp;H reinsurance market, you will learn about our various products and how we do pricing.The responsibilities vary and include the following:<ul><li>Perform day-to-day pricing work and provide actuarial support to cross functional teams and projects</li><li>Develop and maintain reinsurance pricing bases</li><li>Perform data analyses relating to emerging claims experience</li><li>Design insurance products consistent with pricing bases and risk management environment</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Successfully completed university degree in Actuarial Sciences or equivalent</li><li>Made exceptional progress in your exams. (5+ Actuarial Exemptions obtained)</li><li>Strong interest in/motivation to learn about insurance/reinsurance</li><li>Fluent in English with strong communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Aptitude to express yourself effectively in one-on-one conversations and small groups</li><li>Approaches problems with curiosity, open-mindedness and is a fast learner</li><li>Innovative, showing a high degree of own initiative</li><li>Team-player, willingness to contribute actively to the overall team spirit</li><li>Ability and enthusiasm to work in a global and multicultural environment</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle numerous priorities at a time and meet deadlines while delivering high quality results</li><li>Capacity to readily adapt to a changing and dynamic environment</li><li>Willing to work abroad one day</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)</li></ul>Due to Immigration regulations, we can only accept applications from South AfricansPreference will be given to designated applicants as per the employment equity actAbout Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

About the ProgrammeWe are looking for graduates with strong interpersonal skills, who are eager to learn and broaden their knowledge and expertise. You have a Bachelor, Master or PhD degree with up to 3 years professional experience – we invite you to apply to our graduates@swissre programme 2024.The programme offers you the chance to join the dynamic, fast-moving world of a leading risk knowledge organisation. Over an 18-month period, you’ll receive on-and-off-the-job training, including a job rotation that gives you the opportunity to work across different business units.About the RoleWe are looking for an intellectually curious, highly motivated, energetic, and passionate Graduate to join our Life &amp; Health (L&amp;H) Pricing Team in Cape Town. You will play an important role in the pricing of life &amp; health business in Europe, Middle East, Africa and the UK.You will support us in providing high quality actuarial input to cross-functional teams within Swiss Re. Through great teamwork and collaboration, you will gain a deep understanding of the L&amp;H reinsurance market, you will learn about our various products and how we do pricing.The responsibilities vary and include the following:<ul><li>Perform day-to-day pricing work and provide actuarial support to cross functional teams and projects</li><li>Develop and maintain reinsurance pricing bases</li><li>Perform data analyses relating to emerging claims experience</li><li>Design insurance products consistent with pricing bases and risk management environment</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Successfully completed university degree in Actuarial Sciences</li><li>Good progress in your exams. (5+ Actuarial Exemptions obtained)</li><li>Strong interest in/motivation to learn about insurance/reinsurance</li><li>Fluent in English with strong communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Aptitude to express yourself effectively in one-on-one conversations and small groups</li><li>Approaches problems with curiosity, open-mindedness and is a fast learner</li><li>Innovative, showing a high degree of own initiative</li><li>Team-player, willingness to contribute actively to the overall team spirit</li><li>Ability and enthusiasm to work in a global and multicultural environment</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle numerous priorities at a time and meet deadlines while delivering high quality results</li><li>Capacity to readily adapt to a changing and dynamic environment</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)</li></ul>Due to Immigration regulations, we can only accept applications from South AfricansPreference will be given to designated applicants as per the employment equity actAbout Swiss ReSwiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property &amp; Casualty and Life &amp; Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

Designation: Actuarial AnalystLocation: Cape Town or Johannesburg, South AfricaWe are looking for diverse, bright-minded individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the actuarial consulting industry to join our dynamic team in South Africa. This is an ideal opportunity to work and collaborate with our team of experts from across the world in a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding environment.Desired experience and professional qualifications:<ul><li>0-1 year of professional experience</li><li>Bachelors or Masters in a relevant field (Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, etc.)</li><li>Pursuing actuarial examinations from a recognized professional body/institute</li><li>Additional consideration will be given to individuals from a previously disadvantaged background.</li></ul>Desired competencies:<ul><li>Thorough understanding of actuarial subjects studied thus far</li><li>Keenness to learn and ask questions</li><li>Analytical and communication skills</li><li>Driven and self-motivated</li><li>Basic knowledge of MS Excel or VBA programming</li></ul>About Milliman:Milliman is one of the world’s largest independent professional services firms. Founded in 1947, the firm provides consulting services to clients in four practice areas: healthcare, life insurance and financial services, employee benefits and pensions, and property and casualty insurance. Today, Milliman has more than 4,600 employees, more than $1.38 billion in annual revenue in 2021, and more than 60 offices worldwide.About Milliman South Africa:Our offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town provide coverage across sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on life, non-life and microinsurance. We combine the expertise of our local offices with that of our colleagues across the world to provide global consulting solutions to our clients. Our service offerings include risk and capital management, financial reporting, product development and new market entry.

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