Senior Reinsurance Broker

Harrison Holgate; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing reinsurance company in London is seeking an experienced Reinsurance Broker to manage a portfolio of marine treaty accounts. The successful candidate will foster client relationships and develop new business opportunities, requiring strong skills in negotiation and communication along with a proven background in reinsurance broking. This is an excellent opportunity to advance in a dynamic market environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reinsurance broking or related roles, ideally within the London Market.
• Strong understanding of treaty and facultative placements.
• Excellent knowledge of UK and international reinsurance markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and place a portfolio of marine reinsurance business.
• Develop and maintain strong client and underwriter relationships.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Reinsurance broking experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Negotiation skills

Tools

PPL/Whitespace

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

I have partnered with my client who is looking to add an experienced Reinsurance Broker to join their growing team based in London. The successful candidate will manage an established portfolio of marine treaty reinsurance accounts, both excess of loss and proportional treaty, servicing a diverse mix of international and London Market clients. The role will involve developing new business relationships and maintaining current client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and place a portfolio of marine reinsurance business, including XL, proportional treaty, and facultative placements, with some non‑marine opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and underwriters, ensuring clear communication and excellent service delivery.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, leveraging existing relationships and market insights.
• Discuss client reinsurance requirements directly, offering creative solutions and suitable market options.
• Prepare and present comprehensive renewal and new business submissions, including placing slips where required.
• Liaise with technical and accounting teams to resolve queries and ensure accurate documentation and compliance.
• Keep accurate records and ensure all electronic files meet FCA and RIBL compliance standards.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of marketing initiatives and business development activities.
• Uphold the FCA and PRA Conduct Rules and act in accordance with the Consumer Duty to deliver good customer outcomes.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in reinsurance broking or a related client‑facing reinsurance role, ideally within the London Market.
• Strong understanding of treaty and facultative placements, both marine and non‑marine.
• Excellent working knowledge of UK and international reinsurance markets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills — able to build trust with clients, colleagues, and market partners.
• Analytical mindset and problem‑solving ability with sound attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work flexibly within a team.
• Familiarity with PPL/Whitespace, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to professional development and maintaining the highest standards of conduct, integrity, and customer focus.

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