Reinsurance Operations Specialist

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 37 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and promote a culture that supports professional and personal growth.

General Reinsurance, Cape Town Branch (a subsidiary of General Reinsurance AG) is offering an opportunity for a Reinsurance Administrator in our Life Australia, UK, SA, Canada segment. The Reinsurance Administrator provides a wide array of administrative support to the Claims, Finance and Data & Analytics teams within the segment with specific focus on the Australian business.

The Reinsurance Administrator reports to the Administration Manager and is responsible for performing the following tasks with a high level of accuracy and with a client orientated mindset.

• Monitor and maintain the Administration mailbox and action items accordingly.
• Setting up new and maintaining existing claims within the claims database.
• Reviewing and processing of incoming claim payment requests including verification of amounts, notification and payment.
• Reviewing and processing of policy and premium data.
• Liaising with clients on bordereaux queries and general questions.
• Support quality assurance with regards to process and data accuracy.
• Support the implementation of a new reinsurance administration platform.
• Ad hoc administrative tasks to support each of the functions.

• Team Collaborator
• Enquiring mind who is prepared to ask challenging questions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to identify improvements and efficiencies in existing processes
• Accountability and ownership of allocated tasks
• Willingness to take instructions
• Enjoys working in a busy team environment

• Hybrid working model (60/40 Office/Home)
• Highly professional and inclusive working environment that values excellence, integrity, personal responsibility, and diversity
• Excellent compensation and benefits
• Flat corporate structure with a strong team ethic
• Support for your personal and professional development

If you want to shape your future with us, we look forward to receiving your application via our website Gen Re.

Human Resources

General Reinsurance Africa Ltd.

2nd Floor, Waterway House North, 3 Dock Road V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001 (South Africa)

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act and our employment equity policy.