Treaty Developer

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated; Missouri; On-site; USD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated in Missouri hires a contracts specialist to develop, design and produce highly complex reinsurance treaties, reflecting negotiated provisions and regulatory requirements. You will work with actuarial, legal, and underwriting SMEs to ensure accuracy.

The role emphasizes peer reviews, client liaison, and the ability to manage multiple tasks against tight deadlines, with emphasis on strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal experience in insurance, reinsurance or law.
• 5+ years legal, commercial contract or document drafting experience.
• Advanced MS Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and produce complex reinsurance treaties with advanced concepts.
• Perform peer reviews for documents to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Ensure treaties comply with state and federal regulations and legal standards.
• Maintain client relationships and advise on revisions to treaty documents.
• Collaborate with actuarial, legal, administration and underwriting SMEs.
• Produce boilerplate treaty documents and input data across computer systems.

Skills

Advanced written and oral comms

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Change adaptation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Paralegal experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

RGA readyRGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its

You desire impactful work. You’re RGA readyRGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

A Brief Overview

Develop, design and produce reinsurance treaties of the highest complexity which include advanced reinsurance concepts. Ensure the treaties accurately reflect the reinsurance agreement provisions negotiated between RGA Re and its clients. Evaluate client prepared documents and initiate necessary recommendations for change. Perform Peer Reviews for documents prepared by other associates for quality and accuracy.

What You Will Do

• Research, design and/or create the most complex treaties (whether client prepared or RGA drafted) which include advanced reinsurance concepts and capture all the details of a reinsurance transaction in one document. Developer must be familiar with actuarial pricing concepts, reinsurance business models, administration details, underwriting specifics and general legal mandates. Developer must understand how profitability for the business is affected by treaty language. Ensure the documents accurately reflect the agreement reached between RGA Re and clients. Identify and elevate treaty language outside guideline parameters to the appropriate Subject Matter Expert for assessment which includes obtaining and documenting approvals. Work very closely with SMEs in other departments such as Actuarial, Legal, Administration, and Underwriting.
• Following established department procedures, conduct Peer Reviews for documents prepared by other associates for quality and accuracy, adherence to RGA business guidelines and legal protocols.
• Ensure treaties comply with State and Federal insurance regulations as communicated from Legal counsel and corporate contract standards. Identify differences and elevate to Legal counsel.
• Maintain relationships with clients and other RGA Re associates to facilitate effective resolution of treaty issues. Advise clients of recommended revisions to treaty documents and continuously monitor status to ensure they are executed.
• Own and drive resolution on meetings with internal associates in other areas of RGA, orchestrate client calls and occasionally meet with visiting clients in person. Continuous communication with clients via phone and e-mail.
• Work with various computer systems to produce boilerplate treaty documents, produce reports and/or input data.
• Assist department associates with questions and occasionally provide training.
• Analyze methods, procedures or processes and recommend enhancements and/or improvements. Implement approved recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Paralegal Degree or equivalent related experience in insurance, reinsurance or law related positions required
• 5+ Years legal, commercial contract or document drafting experience required
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills; Basic Microsoft Excel skills; Intermediate Microsoft Outlook skills required
• Advanced written and oral communication skills. Ability to share and impart knowledge required
• Advanced critical thinking skills. Complex analytical and problem solving skills; Advanced investigative skills required
• Must be flexible and adaptive to change. Takes initiative and is accountable required
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and compose highly complex treaty language, and to apply it appropriately required
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines. Highly organized and attentive to detail. Basic goal setting skills required
• Change initiation skills required
• Value judgment abilities required
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives required
• Ability to work independently and within a team. Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department projects required
• Advanced interpersonal skills. Advanced persuasion skills when working with internal and external customers to resolve issues/problems. required
• Basic SQL Query Skills preferred
• Progress toward FLMI, ARA or other relevant professional accreditation Preferred

What you can expect from RGA

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.

Compensation Range

$66,740.00 - $94,800.00 Annual
Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.