Reinsurance Technician

Beazley Management Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Beazley is seeking a Ceded Reinsurance Technician to provide support across the Technical and Reporting Teams within the Ceded Reinsurance Operations. You will help with data handling and month-end processes, gaining exposure to performance metrics and stakeholder collaboration.

You will work in a role that demands attention to detail, numerical ability, and the capacity to manage competing priorities in a dynamic reinsurance environment.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with large volumes of data and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise.
• Self-sufficient and able to work in an agile environment with stakeholders in multiple locations.
• Motivational skills and ability to work in a team or on own initiative.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Ceded Re Ops Manager to carry out administrative tasks.
• Contribute to the month end process with a strict timetable.
• Help meet or exceed KPIs for reinsurance administration.
• Collaborate with the reinsurance technical team to hit targets.
• Contribute to development of reinsurance procedures and systems.
• Undertake additional duties as requested by the Reinsurance Operations Lead.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Agile working

Team player

Self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General

Job description and person specification

Job Title:

Ceded Reinsurance Technician

Division:

CededReinsurance

Reports To:

As per Beazley’s organisation chart

Key Relationships:

Ceded Reinsurance team, internal and external Stakeholders (including but not limited to Underwriting assistants, Claims Managers, Operations Managers in Underwriting teams and Reinsurance Brokers).

Job Summary:

To provide support across the Technical and Reporting Teams within the Ceded Reinsurance Operations(“Ceded Re Ops”) Function thus gaining experience and a high-level understanding of the varied aspects that is part of the of the Function.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Ceded Re Ops Manager of each Team and carry out the administration tasks assigned by them.
• Play a role in the reinsurance team’s month end process, adhering to a strict month end timetable.
• Work in conjunction with the Ceded Re Ops Managers to meet or exceed key performance indicators in relation to the administration of reinsurance.
• Work collaboratively with the rest of the reinsurance technical team to meet and/or exceed key performance indicator performance targets for all Group reinsurance.
• Be actively involved in the on-going development of the Company’s reinsurance administration procedures and systems.
• Undertake any reasonable duties as may be requested by the Reinsurance Operations Lead in the provision of the service.

General

At Beazley we are committed to doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do. It is important that within all your interactions both internally and externally you adhere to this principle through adoption of Beazley’s corevalues and behaviours – PIED and Being Beazley.

• Adopt the Beazley culture of Professionalism, Integrity, Effectiveness and Dynamic that contributes to an internal environment of teamwork and promote a positive brand image and experience to our external customers.
• Comply with Beazley procedures, policies and regulations including the code of conduct. Undertake training on Beazley policies and procedures as delivered by your line manager, the Talent Management development or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) directly, either via e-learning or the learning management system.
• Display business ethics that uphold the interests of all our customers.
• Ensure all interactions with customers are focused on delivering a fair outcome, including having the right products for their needs.
• Comply with any specific responsibilities necessary for your role as outlined by your line manager, the Talent Management or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) and ensure you keep up to date with developments in these areas. This may include, amongst others, Beazley’s underwriting control standards, Beazley’s claims control standards, other Beazley standards and customer relationship management.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system. These may include membership of any Beazley committees or working groups.

The Ceded Reinsurance function embraces Beazley’s agile working principles. While we value flexibility, this role requires a minimum of two days per week in our London office to foster collaboration and engagement. Beyond that, you’ll have the freedom to balance your remaining days between office and remote work in a way that suits you.

Person Specification:

Skills and Abilities:

• Comfortable working with large volumes of data, with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise.
• Self-sufficient, and comfortable working in an agile environment with stakeholders in multiple locations
• Motivational skills, team worker as well as be able to work on own initiative
• Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative, operational, insurance, financial services, or data-focused environment would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to work accurately with large volumes of information.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and the adaptability to use other systems
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Aptitude and Disposition

• Outcome focussed, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
• Aptitude for figure work
• Detail focussed with a desire to get it right first time
• Professional approach to successfully interact with managers, colleagues and external stakeholders

Competencies

• Speed and quality
• Achievement drive
• Customer focus