Reinsurance Technician

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to support their Reinsurance Operations. This role involves managing reinsurance contracts, ensuring timely premium payments, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the Lloyd’s market and a proven track record in ceded reinsurance. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization and help shape the future of insurance solutions in the market.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a ceded reinsurance role with a Lloyd’s Syndicate.
• Strong understanding of ceded reinsurance processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage proportional and excess of loss reinsurance contract processes.
• Collaborate with Underwriting, Finance, and Claims teams.

Skills

Understanding of Lloyd’s and London market

Experience in ceded reinsurance

Microsoft Office proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Tools

Policy administration systems (Subscribe, Senator)

Market Outwards Reinsurance Systems

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Reports To: Reinsurance Operations Manager

Position Summary

To provide operational support to the CNA / Hardy Ceded Reinsurance function in ensuring post-placement activities are conducted promptly and accurately.

General Responsibilities

• Entering and updating contract details in policy administration systems (Subscribe and Senator)
• Responsible for ensuring premium payments are paid effectively and on time in area of responsibility, including authority to agree payments via LORS and internal processes
• Responsible for identifying, calculating and accounting for recoverable claims
• Identifying and servicing run-off and legacy accounts
• Issuing large special settlement requests as required
• Supporting and collaborating with Underwriting, Reserving, Finance, Claims teams
• External communication with Brokers and Reinsurers to advise and secure settlement of premiums and recoveries
• Monitoring and managing aged debt in area of responsibility
• Provide assistance with facultative, proportional and excess of loss processes as required by the team
• LORS and USM processing
• Responsible for special projects as requested by RI Operations Manager
• Involvement in new system implementation if appropriate
• Represent department in internal and external meetings

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing proportional reinsurance contract processes including policy rules and entries, calculation and rendering of statements, managing reinsurer queries, and other processes.
• Responsible for managing excess of loss reinsurance contract processes including policy entry, claims collections, dealing with underwriters queries, premium allocations and payments, Premium Adjustment calculations, and other processes.
• Calculating and submitting periodic returns for various national reinsurance pools.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Understanding of Lloyd’s and London market
• 2 to 3 years’ experience of working for a Lloyd’s Syndicate and/or Company market in a ceded reinsurance role
• Experience and thorough understanding of ceded Reinsurance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability and confidence to build internal/external relationships
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software with advanced Excel skills
• Attention to detail, willingness to understand and enhance processes
• Good working knowledge of Market Outwards Reinsurance Systems, with knowledge of policy administration systems Subscribe, Senator and/or XLRAS would be advantageous

Personal Qualities

• Continuously learning; taking responsibility for own career development
• Innovative; seeking and introducing practical solutions to challenges
• Collaborative; high degree of ability to work with others as part of a team
• Accountable; ensuring high degree of personal organisation and delivery of tasks
• Externally Focused; possessing a professional and service-focussed approach

Company Description

CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We are part of CNA Financial Corp, the 8th largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance company. Established in 1897, CNA has approximately 5,700 employees, serving businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We offer a wide range of products and services, providing a superior suite of insurance solutions that any organisation conducting business requires.

CNA Hardy is an equal opportunity employer.