Reinsurance Claims - Assistant Manager

aig; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

AIG in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Reinsurance Claims - Assistant Manager to lead staff handling assumed reinsurance claims with high exposure risks, domestic and international.

You will interact with clients, cedants, and reinsurers, manage reserves and settlements, and drive process improvements within the claims and finance teams.

This role offers base salary plus bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in an insurance/reinsurance company.
• Ceded or assumed reinsurance experience.
• Reinsurance Claims or Accounting experience.
• Management experience preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (ARe, AIC, other designations a plus).
• Knowledge of reinsurance including underwriting, claims, accounting, finance and associated process, controls and systems.
• Experience with reinsurance operations and finance.
• Understanding of accounting principles and practices, the insurance/reinsurance markets, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word (Access a plus).
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiation, analytical, decision making, problem resolution and organizational skills.
• Process transformation and control improvement experience is a definite plus

Responsibilities

• Confirms that assumed claim staff determine the applicability of the reinsurance treaty, facultative certificate, retrocessional or insurance contract to the loss presented to AIG.
• Consults with assumed claim staff to analyze and develop loss information to formulate and establish timely and accurate reserves.
• Ensure assumed claims staff investigates, evaluates (reserves rights, if applicable), and negotiates coverage issues with client companies as may be required under the reinsurance treaty or facultative certificate.
• Effectively implements litigation management controls to anycircumstance, as warranted.
• Validates the accuracy of billings and cash calls, promoting prompt payment issuance and collections while maintaining accurate reserves and alerting the involved business unit of issues as they arise.
• Provides performance management to assumed claims staff including coaching, feedback and development.
• Actively participates, as a member of the Reinsurance Team, in identifying emerging trends and assumed claim exposures.
• Provides support for mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings involving reinsurance and insurance contracts, as necessary.
• Participates in claim reviews and compliance audits for ceding companies/third-party administrators/self-administered cedants in respect of assumed reinsurance exposures.
• Work closely with financial controls unit, internal and external audit on reinsurance

Skills

Staff management

Reinsurance knowledge

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

ARe, AIC designations a plus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Reinsurance Claims - Assistant Manager to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Make your mark in Claims

Our Claims team are the proven problem solvers of choice for clients, delivering consistent technical excellence and showcasing our service differentiation to create an unparalleled global claims handling experience. Through a robust stakeholder feedback loop and supported by consistent processes and leadership, we take pride in delivering responsive, fair and professional service with empathy and efficiency.

How you will create an impact

As an Assistant Manager in the Reinsurance claims department you will have the unique opportunity to work with some of the industry's top talent in Reinsurance Claims. You will be responsible for managing staff handling assumed reinsurance claims involving complex and high exposure risks across various lines of business, both domestic and international.

This role is responsible for managing staff handling assumed reinsurance claims. This role ensures compliance with the terms and conditions under the reinsurance contracts. The Assistant Manager interacts with clients, vendors, cedant reinsurers, and retrocessionaires. Reports financial transactions, loss exposures, and reserving to various departments and senior management. Additional responsibilities:

• Confirms that assumed claim staff appropriately determine the applicability of the reinsurance treaty, facultative certificate, retrocessional or insurance contract to the loss presented to AIG.
• Consults with assumed claim staff to analyze and develop loss information to formulate and establish timely and accurate reserves.
• Ensure assumed claims staff investigates, evaluates (reserves rights, if applicable), and negotiates coverage issues with client companies as may be required under the reinsurance treaty or facultative certificate.
• Effectively implements litigation management controls to anycircumstance, as warranted.
• Validates the accuracy of billings and cash calls, promoting prompt payment issuance and collections while maintaining accurate reserves and alerting the involved business unit of issues as they arise.
• Provides performance management to assumed claims staff including coaching, feedback and development.
• Actively participates, as a member of the Reinsurance Team, in identifying emerging trends and assumed claim exposures.
• Provides support for mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings involving reinsurance and insurance contracts, as necessary.
• Participates in claim reviews and compliance audits for ceding companies/third-party administrators/self-administered cedants in respect of assumed reinsurance exposures.
• Work closely with financial controls unit, internal and external audit on reinsurance

What you'll need to succeed

• 5+ years of relevant experience in an insurance/reinsurance company.
• Ceded or assumed reinsurance experience.
• Reinsurance Claims or Accounting experience.
• Management experience preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (ARe, AIC, other designations a plus).
• Knowledge of reinsurance including underwriting, claims, accounting, finance and associated process, controls and systems.
• Experience with reinsurance operations and finance.
• Understanding of accounting principles and practices, the insurance/reinsurance markets, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word (Access a plus).
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Negotiation, analytical, decision making, problem resolution and organizational skills.
• Process transformation and control improvement experience is a definite plus

Compensation for this position includes base salary and eligibility for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail].

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

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