Global Ceded Reinsurance Strategy Lead

Travelers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Reinsurance Leader to develop and execute the ceded reinsurance strategy aligned with risk appetite and business goals in London. You will lead treaty and facultative programmes across lines of business, driving market-leading structures and broker access.

You will provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on market conditions, negotiate terms with reinsurers, and collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, finance and risk functions to optimise capital and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a reinsurance function at senior level.
• Extensive global property and casualty reinsurance knowledge.
• Deep understanding of London Market processes and systems.
• Proven track record in programme design, placement, and negotiation.
• Strong capital modelling capabilities.
• ACII qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and structuring of treaty and facultative reinsurance programmes across all lines of business.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on market conditions and opportunities.
• Oversee placement and renewal of reinsurance agreements, optimizing protection and cost.
• Establish and maintain broker and reinsurer relationships.
• Coordinate with underwriting, actuarial, finance, risk management, and capital teams.
• Negotiate pricing, coverage, exclusions, terms, and conditions with markets.
• Mentor and develop the ceded reinsurance team and implement training.

Skills

Reinsurance Strategy Development

Reinsurance Programme Design

Broker Relationship Management

Capital Modelling Expertise

Leadership and Team Development

Negotiation of Terms and Conditions

London Market Knowledge

Education

University degree in Business/Finance/Actuarial Science

ACII qualification

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Reinsurance Leader to develop and execute the ceded reinsurance strategy aligned with risk appetite and business goals in London. You will lead treaty and facultative programmes across lines of business, driving market-leading structures and broker access.

You will provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on market conditions, negotiate terms with reinsurers, and collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, finance and risk functions to optimise capital and