Ceded Reinsurance Lead: Strategy, Placement & Governance

vavemga; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Canopius is seeking a senior professional to support the Head of Ceded Reinsurance in the placement, implementation and ongoing management of ceded reinsurance programs for Canopius US. You will coordinate the buying process from placing information to execution and operation, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

You will work with Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Actuarial, and brokers to govern treaty operations and drive improvements in ceded processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within the reinsurance market with ceded placement knowledge.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical and numerical abilities to interpret data for decisions.
• Proficient IT skills for data, systems and reporting tools.
• Clear communication to explain ceded reinsurance to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in the US reinsurance purchasing process, including the preparation and distribution of placing information, coordination of the placement process, and maintenance of accurate records.
• Collaborate with and contribute to the global reinsurance program strategies and placements and to support global head of Ceded in their broader role.
• Provide oversight of the processes required to support the effective operation and management of ceded reinsurance treaties.
• Propose and implement improvements and efficiencies in Canopius’ ceded reinsurance processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Actuarial, and Exposure Management.
• Work with internal teams to ensure ceded reinsurance programs are clearly understood and accurately reflected in relevant business processes, systems and reporting.
• Coordinate responses to external information requests from brokers and reinsurers, liaising with relevant internal departments as required.
• Review CUSI ceded reinsurance contract documentation prior to purchase to support accuracy, completeness and alignment with agreed terms.
• Manage ad hoc ceded reinsurance projects as required.

Skills

Ceded reinsurance

Placement process

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Reporting tools

Data management

Job description

Canopius is seeking a senior professional to support the Head of Ceded Reinsurance in the placement, implementation and ongoing management of ceded reinsurance programs for Canopius US. You will coordinate the buying process from placing information to execution and operation, while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

You will work with Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Actuarial, and brokers to govern treaty operations and drive improvements in ceded processes.