VP, Ceded Reinsurance

Argonaut Management Services, Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 214,302 - 257,142; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Clearbrook Group Holdings, Inc. seeks a VP, Ceded Reinsurance to lead outward treaty reinsurance placements for property and casualty lines.

This role partners with Argo Casualty, Argo Specialty, Farm Family, and Runoff segments, structuring complex programs and managing broker/reinsurer relationships to protect the group’s capital and balance sheet. The position involves negotiating terms, directing market submissions, and presenting strategic updates to the Reinsurance Committee.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in reinsurance (broking, underwriting, or ceded) and actuarial concepts relevant to pricing and structuring.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills; ability to influence senior executives and global stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-party treaty placements and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end annual treaty placements from structure to execution.
• Direct external submissions for the global reinsurance market and negotiate terms.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, actuarial, capital modeling, finance, and legal teams.
• Present placement updates to the Reinsurance Committee and senior leadership.
• Ensure timely delivery of all contractual documentation and SOX/FAS113 compliance.

Skills

Reinsurance

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Company

Shared Services

Job Description

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. You will be responsible for structuring complex reinsurance programs, managing global broker and reinsurer relationships, and ensuring the group's capital and balance sheet interests are protected through robust risk transfer strategies.

Placement Strategy + Execution

• End-to-end placement: 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

• Committee leadership: 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

• Document integrity: own the accuracy of timely delivery of all contractual documentation, including placement slips, cover notes, endorsements, and special acceptances
• Compliance: ensure 100% adherence to internal and regulatory timeframes, including FAS113 documentation and SOX compliance
• Wording excellence: continuously review and refine treaty wording to ensure "best-in-class" protection and clarity across all segments

Risk Management + Special Projects

• Counterparty oversight: manage reinsurance credit risk by ensuring all participating reinsurers meet group security standards
• Strategic analysis: conduct ad-hoc analysis on capital impacts and support special projects, including M&A due diligence and the 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

• Mentorship: directly manage and develop junior associates, fostering a high-performance culture and technical growth within the team
• Resource planning: analyze future resource needs to support the evolving ceded reinsurance function

Qualifications + Experience

• Experience: minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in Reinsurance (broking, underwriting, or buying/ceded)
• Technical knowledge: deep understanding of insurance, reinsurance, and actuarial principles as they relate to contract structuring and pricing
• Interpersonal skills: exceptional negotiation and communication skills; ability to influence senior executives and global stakeholders
• Operational excellence: high attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, quantitative tasks under tight deadlines
• Technical savvy: proficiency in working with diverse departments such as exposure management, capital modeling, and finance
• Flexibility: ability to travel globally and work outside standard office hours to meet the demands of global market cycles

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

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Benefits and Compensation

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