SVP, Global Head of Specialty Claims in London

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.

For over three decades, RenaissanceRe has helped its clients manage the risks of operating in a volatile and uncertain world. We are experts in Property, Casualty, Specialty, and Credit reinsurance, consistently recognised 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.

About the Position

Reporting to the SVP, Group Head of Claims, the SVP, Head of Specialty Claims will be an active member of the Claims Leadership Team and will be responsible for the overall coordination and consistency of approach to specialty reinsurance claims in the group. In this dynamic role you will bring an expert, global overview of specialty claims and facilitate coordination, consistency and understanding of assumed losses and associated issues across the organisation – developing meaningful relationships with stakeholders in all areas of the business and with external partners. In your role you will be expected to become a key contact point for senior leadership across the organisation to support the increased contribution of claims into the overall business process.

Key Responsibilities

• To be an active member of the claims leadership team – contributing to the strategic development and direction of the team going forward.
• Oversight and coordination of Group exposure to major specialty claims – requiring:

• Close collaboration with local claims teams and claims leadership.
• Monitoring of claims activity and support of group exposure analysis.
• Ownership of communication of any major matters arising.
• Provision of technical leadership & guidance to members of the global claims team – including shaping and supporting delivery of training opportunities, contribution to individual development reviews with relevant people managers.

Candidate Qualifications:

• A university degree is preferred – with law or business emphasis being advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years prior relevant industry experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position.
• Deep knowledge of specialty claims from a technical and legal perspective – with deep expertise in one or more of the following areas – marine, aviation or energy.
• Eloquent, passionate and with the ability to translate strategic plans into tangible, tactical steps/plans.
• Ability to engage, influence and partner with others to ensure continual refinement and ultimate delivery of objectives.

Leadership Competencies & Values:

• Impact: In conjunction with the Group Head of Claims, sets objectives, delivers results, and implements policies/operational targets with direct impact on the department or individual work outcomes.
• Execution: Proactively identifies resources, actions and timelines needed to achieve objectives, effectively balancing tactical pressures with broader implications and downstream impact.
• Communication: Shares relevant information in a timely manner with stakeholders and conveys points of view in a way that influences opinions and demonstrates flexibility.
• Client and solutions focus: Identifies process and service opportunities that enhance the external and internal client experience and outcomes.
• Innovation: Stretches self and others to think differently and innovatively, drawing upon multiple sources for ideas and inspiration.
• Learning mindset: Seeks out and explores new assignments, exposure, or challenges in order to enhance technical skills.
• Values: Exemplifies and champions RenaissanceRe's core values of Focus, Respect, Integrity, Precision, Passion.

Base salary offered may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The position is eligible for bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. 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.