Strategic Reinsurance Placement Analyst

Markel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Markel is seeking a Senior Analyst/Analyst to join the Ceded Reinsurance Placement team in Richmond, VA. The role oversees multiple treaty placements annually across product lines with full ownership of assigned reinsurance placements, and collaboration with underwriting, data analytics, and accounting teams.

Responsibilities include structuring placements, drafting submissions, ensuring compliance, and maintaining timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Analytical knowledge of insurance/reinsurance concepts.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist ceded reinsurance placements across product lines, including structuring, placement, and administration.
• Partner with underwriting leadership to align reinsurance strategies with product offerings.
• Build and maintain relationships with reinsurers and brokers.
• Manage placement timelines and ensure timely renewals.
• Ensure compliance with approved reinsurer lists and required documentation.
• Coordinate and lead underwriting and/or claims audits.
• Prepare submissions, including product overviews, contract wording, and data requirements.
• Collaborate with Data & Analytics to validate data and identify trends.
• Manage reinsurer inquiries and coordinate internal responses.
• Ensure contracts reflect agreed terms, meet standards, and are executed on time.
• Maintain compliance documentation (Risk Transfer, SOX, regulatory).
• Prepare post-placement materials (treaty summaries, schematics, executive summaries).
• Support internal education on reinsurance structures and strategy.
• Update systems to support reporting and digitization.
• Stay current on contract wording, regulatory changes, and market practices with Legal.
• Partner with accounting/processing teams to ensure accurate treaty implementation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ARE/CPCU/ARM preferred

Analytical and communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting tools

Job description

Markel is seeking a Senior Analyst/Analyst to join the Ceded Reinsurance Placement team in Richmond, VA. The role oversees multiple treaty placements annually across product lines with full ownership of assigned reinsurance placements, and collaboration with underwriting, data analytics, and accounting teams.

Responsibilities include structuring placements, drafting submissions, ensuring compliance, and maintaining timelines.