Senior Account Handler - Alternative Risk Transfer

Harrison Holgate; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the reinsurance sector is seeking a professional to manage stakeholder relations and oversee program operations. The role involves preparing business presentations, ensuring compliance, and maintaining effective relationships with various teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive knowledge of reinsurance, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage large datasets effectively.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of USA Property and Casualty Reinsurance.
• Proven experience in the reinsurance market.
• Excellent knowledge of general reinsurance and legal principles.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with stakeholders to assess requirements and broking strategy.
• Preparing presentations for new and renewal business.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to programs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Data management

Attention to detail

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Teams

Job description

London

Reference: HH/RF-13000

Key Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Liaison: Liaising with Account Executives, Brokers, and other stakeholders to assess requirements and broking strategy for contracts.
2. Business Presentations: Preparing presentations and materials for new and renewal business for clients and markets.
3. Managerial Support: Assisting Operations and Development Managers and Contract Specialists as needed.
4. Dashboard Management: Overseeing the compilation and management of dashboards related to program technicalities and services.
5. Issue Resolution: Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to programs or overall business operations, and implementing solutions.
6. Team Integration: Being an active part of the (Specialty) team, ensuring current knowledge of products and business areas.
7. Relationship Management: Developing and maintaining effective relationships with support functions, including Senior Management, Legal, Compliance, Processing, Claims, Credit Control, Finance, Systems, and others, providing guidance as needed.
8. Contract Knowledge: Maintaining excellent knowledge of contracts related to programs and their application to intermediary servicing.
9. Confidentiality: Upholding client and market confidentiality at all times.
10. Compliance Training: Completing all FCA and compliance training as deemed appropriate.
11. Promotion: Actively promoting AGRL within and outside the firm.
12. Procedural Reporting: Reporting irregularities immediately and assisting in management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and experience of USA Property and Casualty Reinsurance.
• Comprehensive understanding of all allocated programs.
• Proven experience in the reinsurance market.
• Knowledge of market practices and procedures.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and related aspects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle large datasets confidently and efficiently.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Effective workload management and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Teams.
• Excellent knowledge of general reinsurance, legal principles, and processes.
• Understanding of NAIC Model Intermediary Act and other regulatory rules.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competent in utilising company IT systems.

Key Competencies

• Data management and information accuracy.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Effective information recording and retrieval.
• Technical focus and decision-making ability.
• Proactive information seeking.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Planning and organising capabilities.
• Relationship building with senior staff.
• People management and mentoring skills.
• Strong team collaboration.

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