Reinsurance Program Lead

Pekininsurance; Pekin (IL); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO with holidays

Flexible/Hybrid schedule

Volunteer program

Job summary

Pekin Insurance is seeking a Reinsurance Program Lead to oversee the company’s reinsurance operations, accounting, and administration. You will work with Finance, Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, and external brokers/reinsurers to support the reinsurance program and regulatory reporting.

The role involves managing treaty and facultative programs, reporting recoverables, and ensuring contract compliance. A strong background in treasury, risk management, and insurance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Insurance, Finance, Risk Management, Mathematics, or related field.
• Typically 7+ years of progressive reinsurance or insurance experience.
• Designations such as CPCU, ARe, FCAS/ASAS are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administration of treaty and facultative reinsurance programs.
• Manage reinsurance accounting activities, including ceded premium and loss reporting.
• Ensure timely reporting to reinsurers, brokers, auditors, and regulators.
• Coordinate renewal activities with data, analyses, and supporting docs for management.
• Maintain accurate reinsurance records in compliance with controls and regs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Negotiation

Customer service

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Insurance/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking for more than just a job? You’ve found it.

At Pekin Insurance, you’re not a number—you’re part of something bigger. For over 100 years, we’ve built a community where people are valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Here, you’ll find a workplace where collaboration is real, ideas are welcome, and the work you do truly matters. We’re proud to help people through life’s toughest moments—and it’s our people who make that possible.

From day one, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, take on meaningful challenges, and grow in ways that matter to you.

Position Overview

The ReinsuranceProgram Lead is responsible for overseeing the company's reinsurance operations, accounting, and administration while supporting the execution of the organization's reinsurance program. This role ensures the accurate administration of reinsurance contracts, timely financial reporting, recoverables management, and compliance with contractual, regulatory, and accounting requirements. Working closely with Finance, Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, and external brokers and reinsurers, the ReinsuranceProgram Lead provides operational and financial support that enables the effective execution of the company's reinsurance strategy.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages the day-to-day administration of treaty and facultative reinsurance programs, ensuring accurate implementation of contract terms
• Oversees reinsurance accounting activities, including ceded premium and loss reporting, recoverables, settlements, and account reconciliations
• Ensures timely and accurate reporting to reinsurers, brokers, auditors, and regulatory agencies
• Monitors reinsurance recoverables and collaborates with Claims and Finance to facilitate timely collections and resolve outstanding balances
• Coordinates reinsurance renewal activities by preparing data, financial analyses, and supporting documentation for management, brokers, and reinsurers
• Reviews reinsurance contracts to ensure operational processes align with contract provisions and identify potential issues requiring resolution
• Partners with Underwriting, Actuarial, Finance, and Claims to support the administration and financial reporting of the reinsurance program
• Maintains accurate reinsurance records and documentation, ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Supports internal and external audits by providing requested documentation, reconciliations, and analysis
• Prepares recurring management reports and analyses related to ceded results, recoverables, treaty activity, and operational performance
• Identifies opportunities to improve reinsurance processes, controls, reporting, and system efficiency
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Finance, Risk Management, Mathematics, or related field
• Typically requires 7+ years of progressive reinsurance or insurance experience

Preferred or Specialized

• N/A

Certifications & Licenses

• CPCU, ARe, or FCAS/ASAS designations preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to:

• influence executive-level decision-making
• communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
• analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• organize and reason in a logical manner

Demonstrated skill in:

• leadership, analytical, and communication
• negotiating with reinsurers and brokers
• managing one’s own time and working independently
• customer service

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• capital modeling and enterprise risk management
• property & casualty insurance operations
• reinsurance accounting and regulatory reporting
• treaty structures, facultative placements, and catastrophe management
• Microsoft Office software

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay Range

• $108,000 - 148,000
  
  • This range is based on the expected level of experience and skills for this position. Final compensation will depend on individual

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Volunteer Program

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