Reinsurance Accountant

Hylant; Louisiana; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hylant is seeking a Captive Reinsurance Accountant to support evaluation and management of reinsurance contracts, claims, and reinsurer relationships. You will prepare technical financial accounting of premiums, claims and reserves based on statements of accounts or bordereaux.

The role requires reviewing contracts, managing claim settlements, generating reports, and advising stakeholders on statutory and reinsurance accounting. Travel for meetings and conferences is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in reinsurance accounting, insurance, or a similar financial area.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with emphasis on Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness and ability to travel by car or airplane for meetings and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze reinsurance contracts to ensure adherence to policies.
• Manage processing and settlement of reinsurance claims for accuracy and efficiency.
• Generate reinsurance reports and conduct analyses to support decisions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on statutory and reinsurance accounting matters.
• Drive process improvements and standardization; identify inefficiencies.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Captive Reinsurance Accountant role provides crucial support in the evaluation and management of reinsurance contracts, claims, and relationships with reinsurers. The role is key to ensuring compliance with company policies, efficient claim settlement, and effective communication and collaboration with reinsurers. Prepare technical, financial accounting of premium, claim and reserves based on statement of accounts or on bordereaux.

• Review and analyze reinsurance contracts to ensure adherence to company policies and guidelines.
• Manage the processing and settlement of reinsurance claims, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Generate reinsurance reports and conduct analysis to support decision-making.
• Consult internal stakeholders on Statutory and Reinsurance Accounting expertise and guidance.
• Drive continuous process improvement and standardization; actively identify areas for process improvement and inefficiencies.
• Join relevant training sessions to maintain current relevant knowledge and of the system, processes, and changes.
• Keep SOP/training guides up to date for role and processes in collaboration with Captive Account Executives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in reinsurance accounting, insurance or similar financial area.
• Proficiency in MS Office, primarily Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Skilled at building and maintaining internal and external (carrier) relationships.
• fluent in English.
• Ability and willingness to travel by car or airplane for meetings, conferences, or other business-related functions.

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