Application Guide

How to Apply for MD Pula Re

at PULA

🏢 About PULA

PULA is a unique social enterprise that leverages technology to provide agricultural insurance to 4.9 million smallholder farmers, helping them build climate resilience. Unlike traditional insurers, PULA combines innovative tech solutions with deep social impact, making it an ideal workplace for professionals who want their insurance expertise to drive meaningful change in vulnerable communities across Africa and Asia.

About This Role

As MD of Pula Re, you'll lead the senior management team in developing and executing a 3-year strategic business plan with Board-approved KPIs, while overseeing all reinsurance operations and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role is impactful because you'll directly shape the financial backbone that enables PULA to scale its climate resilience mission to millions of smallholders through effective reinsurance structuring.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing reinsurance portfolio performance against KPIs, coordinating with the senior management team on strategic initiatives, engaging with retrocession partners to optimize coverage structures, and ensuring all operations comply with regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. You'll spend significant time analyzing African and Asian market data to inform reinsurance decisions that support PULA's mission.

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🎯 Who PULA Is Looking For

  • Has 15+ years of diverse insurance/reinsurance experience with specific expertise in African and Asian markets
  • Possesses a Master's degree in finance, economics, business, or law combined with practical retrocession experience
  • Demonstrates proven ability to build and lead diverse teams in developing strategic business plans with measurable KPIs
  • Has deep understanding of reinsurance operations and regulatory compliance in emerging markets

📝 Tips for Applying to PULA

1

Quantify your 15+ years of experience with specific examples of reinsurance deals in African/Asian markets

2

Highlight any experience with agricultural insurance or climate risk products, as this is PULA's core focus

3

Demonstrate your understanding of retrocession specifically, not just general reinsurance knowledge

4

Show how you've developed and delivered against KPIs in previous strategic planning roles

5

Include examples of building diverse teams in insurance/reinsurance contexts

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with African and Asian reinsurance markets and how it applies to PULA's mission", 'Examples of developing and executing strategic business plans with measurable KPIs in reinsurance', 'Your approach to building diverse teams and leading senior management in the reinsurance sector', "How your retrocession experience can strengthen PULA's financial resilience for smallholder farmers"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → PULA's specific insurance products and how they reach smallholder farmers (review their website and case studies)
  • → The climate risks facing smallholder farmers in Africa and Asia that PULA addresses
  • → Current reinsurance market dynamics in Africa and Asia, particularly for agricultural insurance
  • → PULA's growth trajectory and how Pula Re fits into their overall business structure

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a 3-year strategic plan for Pula Re that aligns with PULA's social mission?
2 Describe your experience with retrocession structures for agricultural insurance in emerging markets
3 How would you ensure regulatory compliance across multiple African and Asian jurisdictions?
4 What strategies would you use to build an effective, diverse senior management team for Pula Re?
5 How would you measure and report on KPIs to the Board while maintaining operational flexibility?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only European or North American reinsurance experience without addressing African/Asian markets
  • Focusing solely on commercial insurance without demonstrating understanding of social impact missions
  • Providing generic leadership examples without specific reinsurance or retrocession context

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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