Strategic Reinsurance Counsel

AIG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 225,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance leader is seeking a Strategic Reinsurance Counsel in London. The role involves supporting complex reinsurance issues and negotiating contracts. Candidates should have significant legal experience, especially in insurance, and strong leadership skills. AIG offers comprehensive benefits and emphasizes a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Volunteering hours allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive legal experience focused on insurance and reinsurance.
• Proven success leading high-performing legal teams.
• Ability to provide practical insights to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support special projects involving complex reinsurance issues.
• Negotiate reinsurance and related contracts.
• Collaborate with underwriting and claims groups.

Skills

Legal experience with international law firms

Leadership abilities

Project management skills

Strong communication skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Admitted and practicing member of the bar

Job description

Overview

The Legal Group of American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) is seeking a Strategic Reinsurance Counsel to join its legal department in London. This position will report to the Global Head of Reinsurance Legal for AIG.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Reinsurance Legal in the support of special projects involving complex reinsurance issues.

• Work closely with the Executive Vice President Reinsurance and Corporate Development team to support growing strategic reinsurance transactions.

• Provide support to both the internal reinsurance and ceded reinsurance teams on drafting, reviewing and negotiating reinsurance and related contracts.

• Assist with corporate governance and organizational structure activities as they relate to reinsurance.

• Interface with the underwriting, claims and finance groups to address reinsurance-related legal issues.

Qualifications

• Substantial and expansive legal experience with a major international law firm or relevant in-house insurance industry experience, with a demonstrated focus on global insurance legal, transactional and regulatory issues

• Proven successful experience leading a team of high performing professionals who support global business clients on insurance and reinsurance related matters

• Demonstrated commercial mindset, such to provide practical and effective insight to stakeholders and team members, with an eye on moving our businesses forward

• Top academic credentials and excellent written and oral communications skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on collaboration

• Proven leadership abilities

• Admitted and practicing member of the bar or equivalent legal qualifications, credentials, and licensure

For positions based in New York City, NY the base salary range is $225,000-$280,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. A summary of benefits can be viewed here: 2025 Benefits Summary

A look at our benefits

At AIG, we have a 100-year legacy of working to make the world a better place. And that begins with our employees. We’re proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most – your health care, savings, financial protection, and wellbeing. We provide a variety of leaves for personal, health, family, and military needs. For example, the “Giving Back” program allows you to take up to 16 hours a year to volunteer in your community.

We also believe in fostering our employees’ development and offer a range of learning opportunities for employees to hone their professional skills to position themselves for the next steps of their careers. AIG also has a tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees to enhance their education, skills, and knowledge in areas that relate to their current position or future positions to which they may transfer or progress.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

It has been and will continue to be the policy of American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

We are committed to equal opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

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