To lead the distribution, growth, and product strategy for Zestlifes non-life (health and related) insurance products. This role is accountable for driving revenue, building distribution channels, and ensuring regulatory structuring and compliance for all non-life business.
Requirements
Qualifications
- CA(SA) or Actuary with deep experience in health or non-life insurance.
- 10 years of experience in insurance product development, distribution, or sales strategy.
- Strong regulatory and structuring knowledge (KI qualification or willingness to complete RE1/RE5).
- Commercial mindset with strong business development skills.
- Sales & Distribution Strategy
- Lead and grow distribution through call centres, IFA networks, and partner institutions (e.g., Liberty, PPS, Standard Bank).
- Manage HealthMax advice centre performance and innovation.
- Product & Proposition Leadership
- Oversee product development for non-life (health) products, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
- Partner with actuarial and marketing teams to build market-responsive offerings.
- Channel & Partner Management
- Cultivate and maintain high-level partnerships and distribution agreements.
- Negotiate structuring and commercial proposals with channel partners.
- Regulatory & Governance
- Serve as Key Individual (KI) and take accountability for all non-life regulatory responsibilities.
- Ensure all product documentation, contracts, and offerings align with regulatory and legal standards.
- Strategic Planning & Growth
- Work closely with the General Manager and CEO on non-life strategic initiatives and new market penetration.
