AVP, Contracts

Acrisure Re; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acrisure Re seeks an AVP, Contracts to ensure accurate and consistent reinsurance contracts and related documents. This role reports to the VP, Head of Contracts, North America, and emphasizes mentorship, practical contract drafting experience, and a collaborative global contracts team across US, London, Bermuda, and Canada.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 3 years in a contracts role, familiarity with North America contract law, and strong writing/editing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; English/Technical Writing preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years on a Contracts team; re/insurance experience preferred; law degree with 1 year experience considered.
• Proficiency in Word functions and document automation.
• Ability to work independently and manage fluctuating workloads.
• Strong written communication and editing abilities; ability to influence internal/external partners.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and deliver reinsurance contract documents reflecting negotiated terms.
• Revise documents through lifecycle and evaluate revisions for alignment.
• Apply automated tools to ensure timely finalization of contracts.
• Collaborate with brokers and internal teams to gather contract details.
• Recommend coverage and wording enhancements and flag potential issues.
• Engage in client, market, and colleague calls professionally.
• Leverage Word skills to manage high-volume documents efficiently.

Skills

Excellent writing

Strong communication

Self-directed work

Virtual collaboration

Contractual thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Technical Writing

Law degree (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Acrisure Re is an independent global reinsurance broker with a reputation for placing reinsurance programs covering complex and technical books of business. Founded in Toronto more than 25 years ago we are one of the few reinsurance brokers that work on Global reinsurance placements.

We act as a team to deliver success to our clients and to enable talent to thrive and develop. Innovation and creativity help us stand apart and underpin our growth. We empower our people and expect accountability and responsibility in turn, with ethics a critical component of everything we do.

Acrisure Re is an Agency Partner of Acrisure LLC, a global fintech-leader. Acrisure has grown at a rapid rate in recent years and is now one of the 10 largest insurance brokers in the world, with ambitious plans to continue growing at an accelerated and unprecedented pace. Beyond growth, Acrisure’ s dedication to its highly unique business model, ownership structure and entrepreneurial culture, has put us on the envious path of being the largest, most successful privately held insurance brokerage in the industry.

About the Role:

Reporting to the VP, Head of Contracts, North America, the primary mandate of the AVP, Contracts will be to ensure accurate and consistent contracts by practicing excellent communication skills to refine requests with brokers and apply technical writing skills to review and deliver reinsurance contracts, I&Ls, and other contracts related to reinsurance placements.

What we offer:

Direct mentorship from lawyers and other seasoned technical writers

Practical experience in contract drafting and internal negotiations

A steep learning curve with meaningful responsibilities from day one

Work within a global contracts team (US, London, Bermuda, Canada and beyond) with cross collaboration and knowledge sharing

This opportunity is best suited for candidates who prioritize learning, mentorship, and long-term professional growth alongside fair compensation. We offer a highly personalized learning environment that differs from the structure of large law firms or reinsurance brokers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and deliver reinsurance contract documents to internal and external clients that accurately reflect negotiated terms.
• Revise documents as needed throughout the lifecycle of the reinsurance placement and evaluate contract revisions holistically to ensure contract terms continue to align.
• Apply automated tools thoughtfully to ensure accurate and timely finalization of contract documents.
• Practice the collaborative, negotiation and investigative skills needed to secure detailed contract information to promote efficient workflow with broker teams.
• Make informed, thoughtful, and relevant recommendations to the contractual product, raising potential issues as appropriate.
• Actively collaborate with internal teams to develop automation and AI tools to reduce the administrative burden traditionally associated with managing reinsurance contracts.
• Proactively recommend coverage and wording enhancements and raise potential coverage issues, as appropriate.
• Engage in calls with clients, markets, and colleagues in a professional manner.
• Leverage excellent writing skills to influence internal and external business partners and expedite contract negotiations.
• Leverage excellent Word skills to manage a high volume of documents efficiently and accurately.
• Pursue 100% accuracy in applying Acrisure Re processes and drafting guidelines through consistent attention to detail and adherence to established standards.

Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for English, Technical Writing, or other communications/analytical writing degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience on a Contracts team, with a strong preference for candidates with direct experience in the re/insurance industry. Candidates with a law degree and a minimum of 1 year (full-time) experience in a Contracts department will also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage Word functions.
• Ability to self-direct work and manage fluctuating workloads.
• Ability to quickly build strong rapport with broker teams and colleagues in a virtual environment.
• Awareness of North America contract law and basic regulatory controls and general business trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Business acumen and excellent writing and editing skills that can be leveraged to influence business partners and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute as part of a high-performance team and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.