Reinsurance Manager

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About Asteron Life : Asteron Life has been supporting New Zealanders for nearly 150 years. We are here to help customers build bright futures and protect what matters most. We offer a range of personal, business and employee insurance products that can help our customers through just about anything life throws at you.

We work with our financial advisers, who provide expert insurance advice and match the right insurance needs to help our customers live life to the fullest, and our strategic partners who provide tools and information so customers can assess their needs and find the cover that’s best suited to them.

We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, foster an inclusive, collaborative and flexible working environment, that will support your professional growth and reward your contribution.

The Opportunity

Asteron is seeking a seasoned insurance professional to lead its reinsurance function as Manager of Reinsurance, joining a dynamic and collaborative Actuarial team. This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing the administration and performance reporting of Asteron’s reinsurance treaties, while also shaping and executing the company’s broader reinsurance strategy. The successful candidate will play a key role in aligning reinsurance operations with corporate objectives and market standards, ensuring that all treaty obligations are met through effective cross-functional engagement.

As the Reinsurance Manager, you will take ownership of critical strategic initiatives, including the development and regular review of Asteron’s Reinsurance Management Strategy. You’ll ensure data integrity and model governance in accordance with Asteron’s model review framework, and lead improvements in treaty performance reporting. Your expertise will also be instrumental in managing reinsurance agreements—ensuring they reflect negotiated terms and are executed promptly—and in fostering strong, productive relationships with reinsurance partners through negotiation and ongoing collaboration.

This role also contributes to the broader actuarial function, supporting and leading key projects that drive innovation and operational excellence across the business. With a focus on stakeholder engagement and strategic alignment, the Reinsurance Manager will be a central figure in ensuring Asteron’s reinsurance practices remain robust, forward-looking, and responsive to market developments.

Your Story

We Have Adopted Agile Ways Of Working, Providing a Flexible Environment For Individuals To Make a Significant Contribution To Our Success Through The Application Of Their Skill And Experience. To Thrive In This Environment Ideally a Candidate Has The Following Attributes

• Associate or Fellow of the NZ Society of Actuaries or qualified Chartered Accounting. Other relevant expertise and experience will be considered.
• Experience in insurance or financial services (preferably in life insurance or reinsurance).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with SQL, R & cashflow modelling ideal

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