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Life & Health Underwriter

Company

Swiss Re

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Posted

July 21, 2026

Position Overview

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact senior underwriting role at Swiss Re, one of the world's leading reinsurers. Based in our Cape Town or Johannesburg office, you will be at the heart of evaluating complex mortality, morbidity, and financial risks for life and health reinsurance business across Sub-Saharan Africa. You will play a pivotal role in supporting Swiss Re's strategic objectives by delivering high-quality underwriting decisions, risk assessments, and technical expertise to both clients and internal stakeholders β€” all while helping shape the future of reinsurance in the region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate complex risks: Assess intricate mortality, morbidity, and financial risks for life and health reinsurance business with precision and confidence

  • Drive portfolio performance: Collaborate with pricing, actuarial, and claims teams to ensure sustainable and profitable portfo...
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