Reinsurance Accountant

Hylant; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hylant in Michigan is seeking a Captive Reinsurance Accountant to support evaluation and management of reinsurance contracts, claims, and relationships with reinsurers. You will help ensure compliance with policies and accurate financial reporting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal stakeholders and external carriers, with a focus on timely, precise settlements and insightful reporting to guide decision-making within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in 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.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on metrics.
• Fluent in English with strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel by car or airplane for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical, financial accounting of premium, claim and reserves based on statements or bordereaux.
• Review and analyze reinsurance contracts for policy adherence.
• Manage processing and settlement of reinsurance claims with accuracy and efficiency.
• Generate reinsurance reports and conduct analysis to support decision-making.
• Consult internal stakeholders on statutory and reinsurance accounting guidance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with reinsurers.
• Drive process improvements and standardization; identify inefficiencies.
• Join training sessions to stay current on systems, processes and changes.
• Keep SOPs and training guides up to date with Captive Account Executives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

Skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Metrics focus

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Travel willingness

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Teams

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. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to the generation of insightful reinsurance reports and analysis to support informed decision-making within the organization.

In This Role You Will Execute On:

• 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.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with reinsurers.
• 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.

In This Role You Will Need:

• 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.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on metrics.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English.
• Self‑motivated and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel by car or airplane for meetings, conferences, or other business‑related functions.

Why Hylant?

Since 1935, Hylant has been a family‑owned insurance brokerage built on relationships, trust, and a people‑first mindset. We believe great work is rooted in understanding people — our clients, our communities, and each other — and delivering thoughtful solutions that rise above the expected.

Anything But Typical. Everything for You. isn’t just a message; it’s how we show up. It reflects a culture where people come first, careers are supported with purpose, and going above and beyond is the standard, not the exception. At Hylant, you’re more than an employee, you’re part of a team that treats one another like family and works together to make a meaningful impact.