Reinsurance Manager

HAYLO People; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Western Australia is seeking a Reinsurance Manager to lead and develop reinsurance programs. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with extensive experience in designing and negotiating reinsurance structures. This role demands excellent communication and analytical capabilities to drive innovation and meet organizational risk goals. Applications close 5:00pm AWST on November 26, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong experience in guiding cross-functional teams in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic design and placement of reinsurance programs.
• Manage reinsurance budgets and ensure timely reporting.
• Collaborate with brokers and internal teams to align contracts with strategy.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team development

Job description

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HAYLO People has partnered exclusively with the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (Insurance Commission) – a State‑owned Government Trading Enterprise that provides motor injury insurance to WA motorists and manages the self‑insurance arrangement of the Western Australian Government – in their search for a Reinsurance Manager.

Role

• Lead strategic design and placement of reinsurance programs to ensure effective risk transfer and long‑term financial sustainability.
• Support strategic delivery by contributing to the Government Insurance Division’s business plan, budget, and overall priorities in partnership with senior leadership.
• Collaborate with the reinsurance broker and internal teams to ensure reinsurance contracts provide the required coverage, align with the reinsurance strategy, and enforceable.
• Manage reinsurance budgets and recoveries and ensure timely internal and external reporting.
• Mentor and develop team capability, supporting succession planning and fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Build strong relationships with reinsurers, insurers and brokers, driving innovation and continuous improvement through analytics and technology.

About You

• Proven ability to lead, empower, and develop high‑performing teams, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills with experience guiding cross‑functional teams in complex environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with reinsurers, insurers, brokers, clients, regulators, and internal teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective networks and convey complex technical information clearly and persuasively across diverse audiences.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret exposure data, apply actuarial and risk modelling insights, and evaluate reinsurance program performance.
• Extensive experience designing, structuring, and negotiating reinsurance programs aligned with organisational risk appetite, financial goals, and regulatory obligations.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging data and technology to optimise reinsurance outcomes and support business objectives.

Applications close 5:00pm (AWST) Wednesday 26th November 2025.

To be considered, applicants should provide a detailed resume and a two‑page response addressing all the work‑related requirements for the role contained in the job description form.

As part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position, and provide satisfactory evidence of Australian residency status or the right to work in Australia.

In addition to the immediately available positions, appointments may be made from this process within a 12‑month period to similar positions that may be permanent or contract, including fixed‑term appointments with the possibility of extension or subsequent permanency.

For further enquiries about the role please contact HAYLO People, Oliver Bell, 0491 651 395, or [e-mail].

HAYLO People and Insurance Commission of Western Australia believe that a diverse workforce is the key to delivering the best outcomes and strongly encourage applications from all people, including First Nations people, people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, sexualities, and genders.

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