AVP, Contracts

Acrisure UK Retail Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acrisure Re in Toronto is seeking an AVP, Contracts to lead drafting, reviewing and delivering reinsurance contracts, I&Ls and related agreements. You will collaborate with brokers and internal teams to ensure accuracy and consistency, applying your strong technical writing and Word skills within a global contracts function.

The role emphasizes mentorship, continued professional development, and high-volume document management, with a hybrid work arrangement and exposure to North American

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for English, Technical Writing, or other communications/analytical writing degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience on a Contracts team, with a strong preference for candidates with direct experience in the re/insurance industry.
• Candidates with a law degree and a minimum of 1 year (full-time) experience in a Contracts department will also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage Word functions.
• Ability to self-direct work and manage fluctuating workloads.
• Ability to quickly build strong rapport with broker teams and colleagues in a virtual environment.
• Awareness of North America contract law and basic regulatory controls and general business trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Business acumen and excellent writing and editing skills that can be leveraged to influence business partners and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute as part of a high-performance team and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and deliver reinsurance contract documents to internal and external clients that accurately reflect negotiated terms.
• Revise documents as needed throughout the lifecycle of the reinsurance placement and evaluate contract revisions holistically to ensure contract terms continue to align.
• Apply automated tools thoughtfully to ensure accurate and timely finalization of contract documents.
• Practice the collaborative, negotiation and investigative skills needed to secure detailed contract information to promote efficient workflow with broker teams.
• Make informed, thoughtful, and relevant recommendations to the contractual product, raising potential issues as appropriate.
• Actively collaborate with internal teams to develop automation and AI tools to reduce the administrative burden traditionally associated with managing reinsurance contracts.
• Proactively recommend coverage and wording enhancements and raise potential coverage issues, as appropriate.
• Engage in calls with clients, markets, and colleagues in a professional manner.
• Leverage excellent writing skills to influence internal and external business partners and expedite contract negotiations.
• Leverage excellent Word skills to manage a high volume of documents efficiently and accurately.
• Pursue 100% accuracy in applying Acrisure Re processes and drafting guidelines through consistent attention to detail and adherence to established standards.

Skills

Word proficiency

MS Office suite

Writing & editing skills

Self-directed work

Communication in virtual teams

North America contract law awareness

Team collaboration

Analytical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law degree (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AVP, Contracts

Department: Contracts

Location: Toronto (hybrid)

Company Information:

Acrisure Re is an independent global reinsurance broker with a reputation for placing reinsurance programs covering complex and technical books of business. Founded in Toronto more than 25 years ago we are one of the few reinsurance brokers that work on Global reinsurance placements.

We act as a team to deliver success to our clients and to enable talent to thrive and develop. Innovation and creativity help us stand apart and underpin our growth. We empower our people and expect accountability and responsibility in turn, with ethics a critical component of everything we do.

Acrisure Re is an Agency Partner of Acrisure LLC, a global fintech-leader. Acrisure has grown at a rapid rate in recent years and is now one of the 10 largest insurance brokers in the world, with ambitious plans to continue growing at an accelerated and unprecedented pace. Beyond growth, Acrisure' s dedication to its highly unique business model, ownership structure and entrepreneurial culture, has put us on the envious path of being the largest, most successful privately held insurance brokerage in the industry.

About the Role:

Reporting to the VP, Head of Contracts, North America, the primary mandate of the AVP, Contracts will be to ensure accurate and consistent contracts by practicing excellent communication skills to refine requests with brokers and apply technical writing skills to review and deliver reinsurance contracts, I&Ls, and other contracts related to reinsurance placements.

What we offer:

• Direct mentorship from lawyers and other seasoned technical writers
• Hands-on contract experience
• Practical experience in contract drafting and internal negotiations
• A steep learning curve with meaningful responsibilities from day one
• Work within a global contracts team (US, London, Bermuda, Canada and beyond) with cross collaboration and knowledge sharing

This opportunity is best suited for candidates who prioritize learning, mentorship, and long-term professional growth alongside fair compensation. We offer a highly personalized learning environment that differs from the structure of large law firms or reinsurance brokers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and deliver reinsurance contract documents to internal and external clients that accurately reflect negotiated terms.
• Revise documents as needed throughout the lifecycle of the reinsurance placement and evaluate contract revisions holistically to ensure contract terms continue to align.
• Apply automated tools thoughtfully to ensure accurate and timely finalization of contract documents.
• Practice the collaborative, negotiation and investigative skills needed to secure detailed contract information to promote efficient workflow with broker teams.
• Make informed, thoughtful, and relevant recommendations to the contractual product, raising potential issues as appropriate.
• Actively collaborate with internal teams to develop automation and AI tools to reduce the administrative burden traditionally associated with managing reinsurance contracts.
• Proactively recommend coverage and wording enhancements and raise potential coverage issues, as appropriate.
• Engage in calls with clients, markets, and colleagues in a professional manner.
• Leverage excellent writing skills to influence internal and external business partners and expedite contract negotiations.
• Leverage excellent Word skills to manage a high volume of documents efficiently and accurately.
• Pursue 100% accuracy in applying Acrisure Re processes and drafting guidelines through consistent attention to detail and adherence to established standards.

Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for English, Technical Writing, or other communications/analytical writing degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience on a Contracts team, with a strong preference for candidates with direct experience in the re/insurance industry. Candidates with a law degree and a minimum of 1 year (full-time) experience in a Contracts department will also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage Word functions.
• Ability to self-direct work and manage fluctuating workloads.
• Ability to quickly build strong rapport with broker teams and colleagues in a virtual environment.
• Awareness of North America contract law and basic regulatory controls and general business trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Business acumen and excellent writing and editing skills that can be leveraged to influence business partners and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute as part of a high-performance team and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Our Ethos

Acrisure prides itself in achieving greatness through its people. We are a flat structure organization that see the person behind the position. It's up to you to shape your career but we provide you with every tool that we can to help you get there.

We believe teams and solutions are made stronger through different perspectives, which is why we're committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

At Acrisure we are committed to developing our people as we believe that investing in our employees is critical not only for their individual success but the success of the organization. Through The Acrisure Academy (our learning system) we offer a variety of tailored courses and learning programs to enhance your skills and foster a culture of innovation. Additionally, we also offer ongoing professional development resources, coaching, and mentoring … by growing our people, we grow our business!