Reinsurance Accountant

Hylant Group, Inc.; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hylant Group, Inc. is seeking a Captive Reinsurance Accountant to support evaluation and management of reinsurance contracts, claims, and reinsurer relationships.

The role ensures compliance with policies, efficient claim settlements, and insightful reporting for informed decision making. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least three years in reinsurance accounting, with strong MS Office skills and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in reinsurance accounting, insurance, or similar financial role.
• Proficiency with MS Office apps, especially Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Strong relationship building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and metric-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical, financial accounting of premium, claim and reserves based on statement of accounts or bordereaux.
• Review reinsurance contracts to ensure policy adherence.
• Process and settle reinsurance claims with accuracy and efficiency.
• Generate reinsurance reports and analyses to support decision making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on statutory and reinsurance accounting guidance.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 forYou. isn’tjust a message; it’showweshowup. Itreflectsaculture wherepeoplecomefirst,careersaresupportedwithpurpose,andgoingaboveandbeyondisthestandard,nottheexception. 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.

Why Hylant? ACareerThat’sAnythingButTypical At Hylant, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that grow with you. For over 90 years, our family‑owned business has stood for more than insurance. We stand for people. When you join Hylant, you become part of a family that champions support, respect, flexibility, and a healthy work‑life balance. It’s no surprise we’ve been named a “BestPlacetoWorkinInsurance” for 17 consecutive years. In2024alone, Hylant and our incredible team earned 24 awards, celebratingour commitment to workplace culture, community involvement, and individual achievement. We’re proud to be anything but typical in our industry.

Here’s what makes Hylant different:

Opportunity on your terms:

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to lead, we offer clear career paths, tailored development programs, and the freedom to grow in the direction that fits you best.

Relationships that build people up:

Our culture is rooted in empathy and collaboration. You’ll be surrounded by mentors, teammates, and leaders who care about your success.

A chance to make a real impact:

From serving clients with integrity to giving back to our communities, your work atHylantwill matter—locally and globally. We invest inour people through programs like the Hylant Career Academy, Leadership Catalyst, andHylantMBA, and we celebrate the wins—bigand small—along the way.

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, belong, and makeadifference, we inviteyouto explore what makes Hylant a destination for top talent—and a place where you gain so much more.