Head of Distribution Relationships - Reinsurance

Gallagher; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance firm in the UK is seeking an experienced professional to lead their Reinsurer Engagement strategy. This role requires a proven track record in strategic planning and exceptional leadership abilities, working across global stakeholders to drive revenue growth. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring performance, developing engagement strategies, and ensuring alignment with client needs. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health plans and stock options are offered in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Minimum of 25 days holiday

Defined contribution pension scheme

Health cash plan or private medical insurance

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role is essential.
• Track record of successful leadership in business growth in reinsurance.
• Experience in developing and executing client engagement plans.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders to evolve Reinsurer Engagement plan.
• Lead implementation of strategic engagement priorities.
• Monitor and document key takeaways from executive meetings.

Skills

Leadership in strategic planning

Collaboration with global stakeholders

Organizational skills

Data visualization

Job description

Overview

The strength of our market relationships, including a deep understanding of reinsurer behavior, truly differentiates our ability to provide delivery of capital and solutions to our clients, enabling long‑term, strategic growth. As we evolve these trading partnerships, our challenge is to define and execute a best‑in‑class reinsurer relationship strategy which will have measurable success outcomes for our teams and our client partners. At Gallagher Re, we cultivate a collaborative, client‑centric environment, providing you with the tools, resources, and support needed to excel and thrive. You will gain executive‑level exposure to billion‑ dollar trading partnerships within the global reinsurance sector and access to an internal network of senior executives. Our world‑leading data and analytics team will collaborate with you to drive strategic initiatives and help shape the future of the industry.

How you'll make an impact

Collaborate with senior leaders to evolve the Reinsurer Engagement strategic plan by aggregating Exec and regional needs supplemented by ongoing assessment of successful outcomes. Lead the implementation of the Reinsurer Engagement plan determining the priority and type of engagement needed with each reinsurer. Engagement priorities should focus on strategic alignment, revenue growth impacts and client needs (direct or indirect). Clearly define and communicate priorities for each relationship, developing comprehensive action plans and ensuring consistent follow‑ups. Monitor and document key takeaways from executive meetings, ensuring follow‑through on action items and providing regular progress updates. Partner with appropriate stakeholders to create content for strategy meetings. Track and analyse reinsurer performance and review external messaging such as investor day topics to inform planning strategies and incorporation into action plans. Source and execute opportunities for revenue growth via new capacity creation, strategic identification of reinsurers for given opportunities, performance tracking and coordination with retro teams, consulting engagements or other similar scenarios. Facilitate reinsurer surveys for use in internal evaluations and to provide reinsurers’ feedback and peer review to drive improving outcomes. Oversee the advancement of reinsurer analysis tools and placement data utilisation, for internal and external consumption driving dynamic responsiveness to reinsurer behaviours and more targeted placement and engagement strategies. Identify and evaluate potential opportunities across the Gallagher footprint. These duties emphasise clarity, leadership, and strategic coordination.

About You

Proven experience within a similar role is essential. A proven track record of successful leadership in strategic planning and execution with the successful delivery of business growth in reinsurance. Experience leading the development and execution of a strategic client / market engagement plan. Connector in chief, with the ability to work across multiple global stakeholders in a complex matrix report line structure. Exceptional organisational skills to ensure focus remains on engagement, strategic alignment and positive impacts on revenue. Track record in leveraging data visualisations to drive a story / strategy.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get; depending on your job level these benefits may improve :

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top‑up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
• Three fully paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
• Critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
• Emergency back‑up family care
• And many more…