Introduction:
We are exclusively presenting a unique opportunity with one of the most exciting businesses in the Lloyd's and London market. We are seeking ambitious and driven (re)insurance professionals who want to elevate their career trajectory further than the traditional Lloyd's and London market trading.
Our client is a growing Lloyd's business with outstanding capital backing who since inception in recent years have grown to $500m GWP. After year on year growth, the Reinsurance and Capital Advisory business unit is looking for a highly numerate (re)insurance professional to grow the team. Candidates will be considered from the Lloyd's and London reinsurance market or other area of finance.
In this position, you have the opportunity to develop beyond the traditional Lloyd’s and London market training through gaining exposure to capacity sourcing and third party capital investors in the (re)insurance space. This exposure can elevate your career trajectory through developing key relationships in the Lloyd's and wider financial markets.
The Role:
Reporting to the Director for reinsurance and capital advisory, you will work and support across 3 pillars in this role which are outlined below.
1) Reinsurance Placement
- You will support the Director in the placement of a complex reinsurance program.
- Must understand reinsurance coverage e.g XOL, Quota Share, Retro.
- Produce reports outlining the narrative for outwards reinsurance proposals of underwriting teams at the syndicate.
- Able to spot trends when analysing large data sets produced by the underwriting teams, actuarial and finance.
- Candidates must gain an in depth understanding of the syndicate portfolios.
2) Capital Investor Relations
This Lloyd's business is unique in the market and is incredibly capital flush. This enables ambitious growth targets and provides a truly entrepreneurial environment.
- Manage and develop relationships with third party capital providers and Lloyd's.
- Produce quarterly reports for third party capital providers including narrative regarding underwriting performance, return on capital investment, portfolio / markets trends and other information.
- You must obtain a detailed understanding of the syndicate portfolios to produce and present this narrative. This team is looking to partner with and truly go "the extra mile" for their capital providers - where you will play an integral part.
3) Capacity Sourcing
This syndicate has a plethora of capacity at it's disposal however does require additional support from other markets for new underwriting teams joining the business.
- Develop broker relationships to source capacity from the London, overseas and alternative risk markets.
- Introduce new capacity by developing direct market relationships.
- Produce marketing documentation and work in tandem with brokers to sell new underwriting teams at the syndicate to prospective capacity providers.
Candidate Requirements:
- Reinsurance experience and knowledge preferred (Underwriting, Broking or Outwards Reinsurance desirable)
- Highly numerate (Mathematical background desirable but not essential)
- Flair for building relationships both internally and externally with 3rd parties
- High attention to detail
- Pro active and a self starter
- Strong organisation skills
The hiring manager for this role will provide full training and development for the successful candidate. Candidates will be supported with professional qualifications e.g CFA to contribute to this development.
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