Head of Reinsurance

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurer in the UK is seeking a Head of Reinsurance to lead their reinsurance strategy and manage a significant portfolio exceeding £400m annually. The role involves collaboration with brokers, financial modeling, and high-level stakeholder management. Ideal candidates will possess a robust insurance background, particularly in Motor and Home insurance, and demonstrate strong technical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Insurance background with Motor/Home experience.
• Strong technical/mathematical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute group-wide reinsurance strategy.
• Collaborate with brokers to structure and implement optimal reinsurance programs.
• Lead financial modelling for capital and earnings impact assessment.
• Drive exposure management and inform underwriting/pricing decisions.
• Manage reinsurance contracts and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Technical skills

Mathematical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Influencing skills

Job description

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Valayo are working with a Personal Lines Insurer who are on an exciting and rapid growth journey. They are searching for Head of Reinsurance to spearhead reinsurance strategy and optimize a substantial portfolio (over £400m pa). Reporting to the CUO, you'll shape reinsurance activity across the group.

The Role:

• Develop and execute group-wide reinsurance strategy.
• Collaborate with brokers to structure and implement optimal reinsurance programs.
• Lead financial modelling to assess capital and earnings impacts.
• Drive exposure management and inform underwriting/pricing decisions.
• Manage reinsurance contracts and stakeholder relationships.

The Candidate:

An insurance background with Motor/Home experience. You'll have:

• Strong technical/mathematical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills.

This is a high-impact role for a motivated reinsurance professional. Interested? Click apply, or get in touch to find out more!