Managing Director, Ceded Reinsurance

American General Life Insurance Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Corebridge Financial is seeking a Managing Director, Ceded Reinsurance to lead and execute the enterprise ceded reinsurance strategy. You will oversee structuring, governance, and administration of ceded programs while partnering with reinsurers, regulators, and stakeholders to support profitability and risk management.

The role requires 10+ years in reinsurance with leadership experience, strong market knowledge, and a collaborative, data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience handling complex accounts in reinsurance.
• Progressive leadership experience with large reinsurance transactions.
• Expertise in sourcing and structuring reinsurance transactions.
• Experience building multi-year roadmaps and programs.
• Proven ability to lead diverse, matrixed teams and develop talent.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree or designations preferred.
• Strong communication, influencing, and facilitation skills.
• Extensive knowledge of reinsurer marketplace and alternate solutions.
• Maintains market relationships to place business and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the enterprise ceded reinsurance strategy across all lines of business.
• Lead negotiations, execution, governance, and administration of reinsurance agreements.
• Partner with leaders to align reinsurance with financial and growth objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement of reinsurance processes and controls.
• Represent the company with reinsurers, regulators, and industry groups.
• Monitor performance, obligations, and market relationships for sustainable outcomes.
• Oversee Bermuda and offshore affiliate reinsurance oversight and governance.
• Develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing team and inclusive culture.

Skills

Reinsurance leadership

Team leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree / professional designations

Job description

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow. We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life: We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners. We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders. We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future. We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

The Managing Director, Ceded Reinsurance is responsible for setting and executing the enterprise reinsurance strategy, overseeing the structuring, execution, governance, and administration of all ceded and affiliate reinsurance programs. This leader drives strategic partnerships with reinsurers, regulators, and key stakeholders while ensuring reinsurance solutions support growth, profitability, risk management, and long-term enterprise value.

• Strategic Reinsurance Leadership: Develop and execute the enterprise ceded reinsurance strategy, identifying and structuring opportunities that optimize profitability, capital efficiency, and risk management across all lines of business.
• Partner with business leaders to align reinsurance solutions with strategic, financial, and growth objectives while advancing the long-term interests of the enterprise.
• Transaction Execution & Governance: Lead the negotiation, execution, administration, and ongoing governance of reinsurance agreements, ensuring operational effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement of reinsurance processes, controls, and infrastructure to support efficient execution and oversight.
• Reinsurer, Regulatory & Industry Leadership: Serve as the primary executive relationship manager for reinsurers, regulators, industry associations, and key external stakeholders, strengthening partnerships and protecting the company's strategic interests.
• Monitor and steward reinsurer performance, contractual obligations, and market relationships to support sustainable business outcomes.
• Bermuda & Affiliate Reinsurance Oversight: Provide strategic and governance oversight of affiliate and offshore reinsurance entities, including Bermuda operations, regulatory engagement, board responsibilities, and risk management.
• Enterprise Leadership & Ways of Working: Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team while driving succession planning, leadership development, and an inclusive culture that unlocks talent and enterprise capability.
• Demonstrate Corebridge's Ways of Working by driving enterprise thinking, collaborating with intent, delivering results, fostering innovation, and making sound decisions in complex and dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years related experience with the ability to deal with complex accounts
• Progressive experience in managing teams and significant reinsurance transactions
• Reinsurance transaction sourcing and structuring expertise
• Proven experience developing and executing multi-year roadmaps
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, inspire, and develop a diverse, matrixed, team of highly accomplished professionals
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree and/or other insurance designations preferred
• Clear and accessible communicator, influencer, and facilitator
• Strong knowledge of the relevant reinsurer marketplace, including alternate solutions
• Maintain market relationships in order to identify and facilitate placement and resolve issues

Compensation

For positions based in New York, NY and Woodland Hills, CA, the base salary range is $350,00-$400,000. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

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This role is deemed a “covered associate” under SEC Rule 206(4)-5, 17 CFR § 275.206(4)-5, Political contributions by certain investment advisers, and other federal and state pay‑to‑play rules. Candidates for the role must not have made any political contributions that, under 17 CFR § 275.206(4)-5 or other federal or state pay‑to‑play regulations, would disqualify the candidate or Corebridge Financial from conducting Corebridge Financial’s business, or that would otherwise create a conflict of interest for Corebridge Financial. Applicants who are selected to move forward with the application process will be required to disclose all U.S. political contributions they and their household family members have made over the past two years.

Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well‑being, and work‑life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well‑being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar‑for‑dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax‑exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.
• Eligibility for and participation in employer‑sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job‑related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building 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 colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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