Senior Reinsurance Program Lead — Hybrid Role & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous 401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

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

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in reinsurance or insurance, with CPCU/ARe/FCAS/ASAS preferred. A hybrid work schedule is offered, with emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Finance, Risk Management, Mathematics, or related field.
• Typically requires 7+ years of progressive reinsurance or insurance experience.
• CPCU, ARe, or FCAS/ASAS designations preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Knowledge of capital modeling, enterprise risk management, reinsurance accounting, regulatory reporting, and treaty structures.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day administration of treaty and facultative reinsurance programs.
• Oversees reinsurance accounting activities, including ceded premium and loss reporting, recoverables, settlements, and reconciliations.
• Ensures timely and accurate reporting to reinsurers, brokers, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Monitors reinsurance recoverables and collaborates with Claims and Finance for timely collections.
• Prepares data, analyses, and documentation for renewals and management review.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Finance, Risk Management, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in reinsurance or insurance, with CPCU/ARe/FCAS/ASAS preferred. A hybrid work schedule is offered, with emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting.