Job Description
Outwards Reinsurance Manager
City of London - Hybrid
Lloyd's Syndicate
Key Responsibilities
Reinsurance Operations
- Oversee the accurate and timely execution of all reinsurance activities across the function.
- Maintain hands-on oversight of:
- Bordereaux preparation and submission.
- Contract setup, validation and ongoing maintenance within reinsurance systems.
- Reinsurance settlements, cash processing and reconciliations.
- Claims recoveries tracking, follow-up and resolution.
- Review outputs thoroughly, identifying and resolving discrepancies and ensuring data is complete, consistent and accurate.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails across all reinsurance transactions.
Financial Control & Reporting
- Oversee and prepare key reinsurance financial outputs, including:
- Premium and recovery estimates.
- Profit commission calculations.
- Ceded balances and reconciliations.
- Ensure reinsurance-related accounts are reconciled accurately and on a timely basis to support financial reporting and month-end close.
- Prepare and analyse reinsurance reporting, including P&L, cash flow and management information.
- Prepare materials and reporting for relevant reinsurance governance committees.
- Work closely with Finance and Actuarial teams, providing accurate data to support reserving and regulatory reporting.
Controls, Audit & Governance
- Develop, implement and maintain a robust control framework across reinsurance processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable internal standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
- Act as a key point of contact for internal and external audit, coordinating responses and supporting documentation.
- Ensure adherence to Lloyd’s requirements and relevant regulatory standards.
- Maintain strong governance around contract certainty, approvals and documentation quality.
Credit Control & Cash Management
- Oversee the collection of reinsurance recoveries and settlement of ceded payables.
- Monitor aged balances and proactively drive resolution to support strong cash conversion and minimise leakage.
- Maintain oversight of reinsurer exposures, balances and settlement performance.
Stakeholder Management
- Act as a central point of coordination between Underwriting, Finance, Actuarial, Claims and offshore teams.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with brokers and reinsurers, ensuring strong execution and delivery.
- Provide technical guidance to internal stakeholders on reinsurance operations, accounting, controls and reporting.
Systems, Process & Continuous Improvement
- Lead the development and optimisation of reinsurance systems, processes and controls.
- Contribute to system implementation, configuration, testing and ongoing enhancements.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements to strengthen accuracy, control and timeliness.
- Support the development of scalable processes aligned to the organisation’s target operating model.
Reinsurance Strategy & Placement
- Partner with Underwriting to support the implementation and ongoing management of the outwards reinsurance programme.
- Undertake analysis of reinsurance arrangements, considering cost, recoverability, counterparty exposure and overall effectiveness.
- Support renewal activity through analysis, preparation and execution.
- Engage with brokers and other external stakeholders as required throughout the renewal and placement process.
Key Areas of Focus
Audit & Controls
- Ensure all reinsurance balances, transactions and outputs are fully supported, reconciled and audit-ready.
- Maintain clear audit trails and robust evidential documentation across all processes.
Technical Ownership
- Act as a subject matter expert across reinsurance operations, accounting and controls.
- Ensure the accurate interpretation and application of reinsurance contracts within systems, processes and financial reporting.
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Join a leading reinsurance business in London, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to compliance and financial crime prevention. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement while fostering a collaborative work culture that values your expertise. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in one of the world's financial hubs, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance.