Hybrid Ceded Reinsurance Claims Specialist

Great American Insurance; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness plans

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Insurance, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a Claims Representative/Senior Claims Representative for its Reinsurance Claims department. The role supports on-site work four days a week with one day remote, in a culture emphasizing connection, learning, and strong relationships.

You will evaluate ceded reinsurance coverages across lines, maintain claim diaries, respond to information requests, and collaborate across functions to manage net exposures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of reinsurance claims experience; some knowledge of direct claim handling and/or reinsurance is preferred.
• Basic understanding of insurance policies, coverage and claim issues for property, casualty and specialty lines.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work with people outside immediate reporting hierarchy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft365 suite of products, specifically Excel.
• Professional writing and oral communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to cross train in and understand multiple lines of business.
• Ability to manage and prioritize concurrent assignments and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating applicable reinsurance coverages across lines including property, casualty, excess/umbrella, specialty lines, workers' compensation, asbestos, and pollution coverages.
• Maintaining a diary of claims for reporting, updating, and billing losses to reinsurers consistent with reinsurance contracts.
• Responding timely to reinsurer information requests and claims technical inquiries.
• Understanding reinsurance structures to produce net exposure calculations.
• Ensuring ceded reinsurance claim cessions are recorded in an accurate and timely manner.
• Documenting and maintaining records for proper claim follow up.
• Collaborating with reinsurance accounting team by assisting with reinsurance collections as needed.
• Facilitating reinsurer claim reviews.
• Participating in reinsurance and team projects as needed.
• Providing guidance and assistance to other functional areas.
• Ensuring all applicable company policies and procedures are followed.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reinsurance claims

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Cross-training

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel (Microsoft 365)

Job description

Great American Insurance, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeks a Claims Representative/Senior Claims Representative for its Reinsurance Claims department. The role supports on-site work four days a week with one day remote, in a culture emphasizing connection, learning, and strong relationships.

You will evaluate ceded reinsurance coverages across lines, maintain claim diaries, respond to information requests, and collaborate across functions to manage net exposures.