Reinsurance Director

CNA Hardy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Hardy is seeking a high-impact Reinsurance Director to shape and deliver strategy across CNA Hardy and the International segment. You will lead programme design, oversee placements, and strengthen broker and reinsurer partnerships while driving systems and operations improvements.

The role requires senior-level experience in reinsurance within general insurance, strong commercial judgement, and the ability to lead a placement team, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive outward reinsurance experience in general insurance.
• Ability to translate strategy into placements and budgets.
• Senior-level business degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and board-level communication.
• Strong numeracy with advanced Excel skills and leadership in placement teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape reinsurance strategy for CNA Hardy and International segment.
• Design and deliver efficient reinsurance placements.
• Strengthen partnerships with brokers, reinsurers, and stakeholders.
• Oversee reinsurance systems, data and risk controls related to tech.
• Deputise for the AVP Reinsurance and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

Reinsurance expertise

Strategic judgement

Senior-level experience

Influential communication

Analytical and leadership

Education

Business degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

At CNA Hardy, great people don’t just join us - they grow with us, lead with purpose, and help shape the future of our business and the industry.

We exist to help businesses navigate an unpredictable world and we do that through the expertise, integrity and commitment of our people. Every role contributes to protecting businesses, livelihoods and communities, giving our people the opportunity to make a meaningful and visible impact.

The Role

We are currently hiring for a Reinsurance Director to shape and deliver reinsurance strategy across CNA Hardy and the International segment. Working closely with the AVP Reinsurance and senior leaders, you will lead programme design and placement, strengthen broker and reinsurer partnerships, and drive the ongoing development of reinsurance systems, processes and operations. You will also deputise for the AVP Reinsurance as required.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Shape reinsurance strategy: Lead the development of CNA Hardy and International segment reinsurance strategy, aligning programmes with underwriting priorities and wider group objectives.
• Design and deliver placements: Create efficient, effective reinsurance programmes and oversee placements to optimise structure, coverage and spend.
• Build strategic partnerships: Manage long-term relationships with brokers, reinsurers, Group Reinsurance and key stakeholders across CNA’s international operations.
• Strengthen operations and technology: Oversee reinsurance systems, data, processes and operational improvements, identifying and managing risks linked to technology deployment.
• Lead with impact: Deputise for the AVP Reinsurance, develop a high-performing placement team and ensure activity meets applicable legal, regulatory and counterparty requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Reinsurance expertise: In-depth knowledge and experience of outward reinsurance, with substantial experience gained in general insurance.
• Strategic and commercial judgement: The ability to develop reinsurance plans, assess programme changes and new coverages, and translate strategy into effective placements and budgets.
• Senior-level experience: A relevant business degree and/or proven business management experience at a senior level within a global insurance or financial services organisation.
• Influential communication: Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience preparing and presenting materials for committees and boards and representing the organisation externally.
• Analytical and leadership capability: Strong numeracy and Excel skills, combined with developing experience of leading a placement function, managing people and driving continuous improvement.

Why Join CNA Hardy?

Our workplace is dynamic, challenging and ever evolving, here your voice matters and you can make a difference. We celebrate individuality and inclusivity, ensuring everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to share ideas and perspectives.

Our employees and their families are important to us. That’s why we offer flexible hybrid working and a competitive compensation and benefits package. We also invest in your growth through learning, mentoring, and clear

development pathways, recognising and rewarding performance and the behaviours that drive success. We recognise that the development of skills and experiences is crucial for our people to achieve their aspirations and reach their full potential.

The Company

CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We offer a highly specialised and comprehensive portfolio of innovative and market leading products. Coverage is available to businesses of all sizes for domestic, international and global exposures.