RenaissanceRe is a leading writer of Property & Casualty Reinsurance. For over 25 years, we have helped customers and communities recover and build resilience through our industry-leading ability to understand risk, source efficient capital and rapidly pay claims.
Our global team shares a passion for solving our customers’ biggest problems through a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees and rewards creative thinking.
About RenaissanceRe:
For over three decades, RenaissanceRe has helped its clients manage the risks of operating in a volatile and uncertain world. We’re experts in Property, Casualty, Specialty, and Credit reinsurance, consistently recognized for the innovative way we combine data, experience and technology to understand and manage large and complex risks across the world. We are also a business with a real social purpose - we help protect communities around the globe and enable prosperity for all. Our purpose drives us forward every day as we seek solutions to some of the world's most complicated challenges.
To learn more, please visit us at Careers - RenaissanceRe (renre.com).
POSITION SUMMARY
The Personal Assistant provides administrative and coordination support to the London-based Underwriting business units including Cyber, Risk Advisory, Actuarial & Pricing, and Delegated Underwriting Services Team.
This is an experienced PA role requiring a confident individual who can manage multiple senior stakeholders, operate with a high level of autonomy, and take ownership of a broad range of administrative and coordination activities.
Working closely with the Executive Assistant - Team Lead and partnering with the broader EA/PA community, the PA will manage complex diaries, travel, expenses, and meeting logistics, while playing a key role in delivering team and business events, including large conferences and offsites.
The role will also support wider office initiatives and provide occasional cover across the London admin team.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage complex diaries for SVPs and senior managers, coordinating internal and external meetings across multiple stakeholders and time zones
Act as a trusted point of contact and gatekeeper for the supported teams, helping to prioritise and manage stakeholder requests effectively
Coordinate end-to-end meeting logistics including agendas, materials, room bookings, and follow-up actions
Manage business travel arrangements including flights, visas, accommodation, and ground transport for senior stakeholders and wider team members as required
Prepare detailed and accurate travel itineraries, ensuring all documentation and approvals are in place
Process expense reports accurately and in a timely manner
Maintain strong awareness of team priorities and workflows to anticipate needs and support smooth day to day operations
Take ownership of team events, including internal sessions, offsites, training activities, and client hospitality
Lead coordination of larger scale events such as conferences and multi-team engagements, ensuring a professional and seamless delivery
Support London office-wide events including holiday events and cross-functional activities
Support the management and distribution of branded merchandise and office materials
Partner with EAs, PAs, TA and the Facilities & Administration teams to ensure a high-quality client and employee experience
Participate in cross-departmental admin projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide cover for EAs, PAs, and TA as required, including diary and inbox management
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a PA role within a corporate environment
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Excellent organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail
Confident, professional communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and prioritise competing demands effectively
Proven experience coordinating travel and processing expenses
Experience supporting senior managers or leadership teams
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all levels and functions
Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to work independently
Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Experience organising team events, offsites, or similar activities
Desirable
Experience organising large-scale events or conferences
Exposure to financial services, insurance, or a similarly fast-paced environment
Experience supporting complex team structures or multiple business unit
At RenaissanceRe, we believe in creating a workplace culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and discrimination and take proactive steps to make employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success. It is RenRe’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/ civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our people are our most valuable resource and core to our success. This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a comprehensive talent development program, and a reward system in which employees share in the success of the company. We are an engaged member of the communities in which we live and work and have a locally-led giving philosophy with generous employee matching program, global and local community grants and employee volunteerism.
We seek diversity, create equity, and practice inclusion. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status or other legally protected categories.
