Casualty Facultative Reinsurance Broker

Lawes Consulting Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawes Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Casualty Facultative Reinsurance Broker to lead the casualty facultative book from London, serving cedents across General Liability, Excess/Umbrella, and related lines.

You will own a senior portfolio, deepen reinsurer relationships, negotiate terms, and guide junior brokers while staying compliant.

This is a London-based role with a reputable Lloyd's broker, offering a competitive package including discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Senior-level casualty facultative reinsurance experience, with focus on London/Lloyd's markets.
• Proven ability to own and grow a portfolio of cedent relationships.
• Strong knowledge of wordings, pricing structures and placement mechanics.
• Degree or professional qualifications desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Place casualty facultative reinsurance business into London/Lloyd's markets for ceded clients.
• Own and develop a portfolio of cedent relationships and advise on placement strategy.
• Negotiate terms, pricing and coverage with reinsurers to optimise outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with underwriters across markets.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities to grow the book.
• Provide guidance and support to junior brokers within the team.
• Stay abreast of market trends and capacity movements to inform strategy.
• Ensure placements comply with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

Skills

Casualty facultative reinsurance

London/Lloyd's market experience

Client relationship management

Negotiation & pricing

Mentoring junior brokers

Education

Degree educated or equivalent industry experience

ACII qualification (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Casualty Facultative Reinsurance Broker

Salary: Competitive + discretionary bonus (DOE)

Location: London

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

A reputable Lloyd’s broker is looking to appoint a Senior Casualty Facultative Reinsurance Broker to join its facultative team in London. The business has an established and growing casualty facultative book, placing General Liability, Excess/Umbrella, Products and other casualty exposures into the London and Lloyd’s markets on behalf of a broad panel of cedents.

This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced facultative broker to take ownership of a senior portfolio, deepen relationships across the reinsurer market, and play a leading role in the continued growth of the casualty facultative offering.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Place casualty facultative reinsurance business (General Liability, Excess/Umbrella, Products and related classes) into the London and Lloyd’s markets on behalf of cedent clients.
• Own and develop a portfolio of cedent relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on placement strategy and market positioning.
• Negotiate terms, pricing and coverage with reinsurers to secure optimal outcomes for clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with underwriters across the Lloyd’s and company markets.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities to grow the casualty facultative book.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior brokers within the team.
• Keep abreast of market trends, capacity movements and emerging casualty exposures to inform placement strategy.
• Ensure all placements are conducted in line with regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards.

SKILLS

• Significant experience as a facultative reinsurance broker, with a strong focus on casualty classes, gained in the London or Lloyd’s market.
• Well-established relationships with casualty reinsurers and underwriters across the Lloyd’s and company markets.
• Strong technical knowledge of casualty facultative placements, wordings and pricing structures.
• Proven track record of new business development and portfolio growth.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and relationship management skills.
• Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy at a senior level, with the credibility to mentor junior colleagues.
• Professional insurance qualifications (e.g. ACII, or working towards) desirable but not essential.
• Degree educated or equivalent industry experience.