Head of Ceded Reinsurance

Jobtailor; 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

• Develop and execute the overall ceded reinsurance strategy, aligned with corporate risk appetite and business objectives.


• Lead the design and structuring of treaty and facultative reinsurance programmes across all lines of business, driving best-in-market structures that differentiate the company and meet strategic goals.


• Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to senior leadership on reinsurance market conditions and opportunities, and on how reinsurance can influence business strategy.


• Ensure reinsurance solutions support enterprise growth, profitability, and capital optimisation.


• Establish and maintain key broker and reinsurer relationships to secure optimal market access and competitive terms, building strategic partnerships with top-tier reinsurance markets globally.


• Manage broker expectations and timelines for assigned placements, coordinating materials and meeting with and presenting to reinsurance markets.


• Represent the company at industry events, reinsurance market meetings, and, where appropriate, on reinsurance industry panels.


• Partner with underwriting, actuarial, finance, risk management, and capital management teams to ensure alignment and deliver group objectives.


• Communicate proactively with business units, demonstrating a thorough understanding of primary coverages and underwriting strategies.


• Oversee the placement and renewal of treaty and facultative reinsurance agreements, ensuring optimal protection while managing cost efficiency.


• Independently negotiate pricing, coverage, exclusions, terms, and conditions with reinsurance markets to obtain the best terms for the company.


• Lead, mentor, and develop the ceded reinsurance team, coaching members on the technical expertise and other skills required to perform effectively, and developing and implementing associated training programmes.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading a reinsurance function, with demonstrated success in strategic leadership.


• Extensive experience of Global Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance business.


• Proven knowledge and understanding of London Market processes and systems.


• Extensive experience in reinsurance, including in a senior leadership role.


• Proven track record in reinsurance programme design, placement, and negotiation, and in building and maintaining broker and reinsurer relationships.


• Strong understanding of capital modelling and its application to reinsurance strategy.


• University degree (Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field).


• ACII (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute) qualification.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing reinsurance strategies that align with corporate objectives, while effectively managing broker relationships and leading a high-performing team. Proficient in reinsurance programme design, negotiation, and capital modelling to optimize enterprise growth and profitability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Reinsurance Strategy Development


• Reinsurance Programme Design


• Broker Relationship Management


• Capital Modelling Expertise


• Leadership and Team Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Reinsurance Placement


• Treaty and Facultative Reinsurance


• Negotiation of Terms and Conditions


• Understanding of London Market Processes


• Strategic Leadership in Reinsurance

Soft Skills

• Communication with Business Units


• Thought Leadership


• Mentoring and Coaching

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACII Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Global Property and Casualty Insurance


• Reinsurance Market Conditions


• Capital Optimisation


• Underwriting Strategies


• Reinsurance Industry Panels