Senior Contracts Leader, Reinsurance (Hybrid Toronto)

Acrisure UK Retail Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; 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

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