VP, Ceded Reinsurance

Clearbrook Group Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 214,302 - 257,142; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Clearbrook Group Services Inc. is looking for a VP, Ceded Reinsurance to lead end-to-end execution of treaty reinsurance placements across all property and casualty lines. This strategic role requires a minimum of 10 years in reinsurance, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate with various departments.

The compensation ranges from $214,302 to $257,142, alongside a comprehensive benefits program. Candidates should be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in reinsurance.
• Deep understanding of insurance, reinsurance, and actuarial principles.
• Flexibility to travel globally and work outside standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead the lifecycle of treaty placements from proposal to execution.
• Market negotiations with intermediaries and reinsurers.
• Present strategic updates to the Reinsurance Committee.

Skills

Negotiation and communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Job Overview

The VP, Ceded Reinsurance leads the end-to-end execution of outwards treaty reinsurance placements for Clearbrook Group Holdings, Inc. across all property and casualty lines. This role is a strategic partner to the business, supporting the unique needs of Argo Casualty, Argo Specialty, Farm Family, and Runoff segments.

Key Responsibilities

• Placement Strategy & Execution: lead the lifecycle of multiple annual treaty placements, from initial structure proposals and timeline management to final negotiation and execution.
• Marketing leadership: direct the preparation of comprehensive external submissions for the global reinsurance market.
• Cross-functional collaboration: act as the primary liaison between underwriting, claims, actuarial, capital modeling, exposure management, finance, and group legal to ensure cohesive placement objectives are met.
• Market negotiation: drive negotiations with intermediaries and reinsurers to secure optimal terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Executive communication & reporting: present strategic updates and placement outcomes to the Reinsurance Committee (including the CEO, CFO, and CRO).
• Strategic advisory: keep senior leadership apprised of market developments, potential program risks, and balance sheet impacts.
• Contractual & regulatory governance: own the accuracy of timely delivery of all contractual documentation, including placement slips, cover notes, endorsements, and special acceptances; ensure 100% adherence to internal and regulatory timeframes (FAS113, SOX).
• Risk management & special projects: manage reinsurance credit risk; conduct ad-hoc analysis on capital impacts and support special projects such as M&A due diligence and development of new, innovative reinsurance structures.
• Relationship management: manage high-level broker RFPs and maintain strategic long-term partnerships with key global reinsurers.
• Leadership & team development: mentor and develop junior associates and plan resource needs to support the evolving ceded reinsurance function.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in reinsurance (broking, underwriting, or buying/ceded).
• Deep understanding of insurance, reinsurance, and actuarial principles related to contract structuring and pricing.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills; ability to influence senior executives and global stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage complex, quantitative tasks under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in working with diverse departments such as exposure management, capital modeling, and finance.
• Flexibility to travel globally and work outside standard office hours to meet global market cycles.

Compensation

Base Salary Range for All Markets: $214,302.00 - $257,142.00

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits program—including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities, plus performance-based incentives.

Application Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at 210-321-8400.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, citizenship, denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical), including HIV and AIDS, medical condition, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or military or veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. The collection of your personal information is subject to our HR Privacy Notice.