Reinsurance Accountant

Hylant; Montana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hylant is seeking a Captive Reinsurance Accountant to support the evaluation and management of reinsurance contracts, claims, and reinsurer relationships. You will help ensure policy compliance, efficient claim settlements, and generate insightful reports for informed decision-making.

The role requires review of contracts, settlement processing, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to drive improvements and provide guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years in reinsurance accounting or related finance.
• Proficient in MS Office; Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical, financial accounting of premiums, claims and reserves based on statements of accounts or bordereaux.
• Review reinsurance contracts for policy and guideline adherence.
• Manage processing and settlement of reinsurance claims with accuracy and speed.
• Generate reinsurance reports and perform analyses to support decisions.
• Consult internal stakeholders on statutory and reinsurance accounting guidance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with reinsurers.
• Drive process improvements and standardization; identify inefficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English fluency

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.