End-to-End Reinsurance Placement Specialist

Willis Re; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Re is seeking an experienced Placement Support Technician to strengthen our growing team in Ipswich, UK. You will support brokers throughout the full placement lifecycle, from pre-placement activity through to binding and post-placement servicing of treaty reinsurance programmes.

You will contribute to design and efficiency of processes, deliver high-quality client service, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a placement support or similar role within reinsurance broking.
• A solid understanding of the end-to-end placement process.
• Familiarity with Eclipse and London Market processes (e.g. Velonetic systems, LORS).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to carry out compliance and accuracy checks.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative, team-focused approach to stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Brokers in the end-to-end placement of treaty reinsurance programmes.
• Develop a strong understanding of client portfolios and business needs.
• Ensure compliance processes are followed and documented accurately.
• Review market security information and adhere to Market Security processes.
• Perform second pair of eyes checks to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Identify sanctions touchpoints and prepare referrals for approval.
• Maintain accurate contractual data within broking systems.
• Prepare client documentation, including Evidence of Cover, Debit Notes and Closing Instructions.
• Upload premium submissions to Velonetic IMR and resolve queries through to signing.
• Calculate, validate and process adjustment premiums and other post-placement activities, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals and maintaining accurate records.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and assist with queries.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and reinsurers.
• Manage and resolve queries or discrepancies related to reinsurance contracts.
• Support and mentor junior team members to develop their expertise.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOPs, guidance materials, and best practices.

Skills

Placement support

Reinsurance broking

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Tools

Eclipse

Velonetic

LORS

Job description

Willis Re is seeking an experienced Placement Support Technician to strengthen our growing team in Ipswich, UK. You will support brokers throughout the full placement lifecycle, from pre-placement activity through to binding and post-placement servicing of treaty reinsurance programmes.

You will contribute to design and efficiency of processes, deliver high-quality client service, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.