VP – Reinsurance Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Establish a strategy to oversee the operational framework that supports the AD business unit.

• Ensure controls, compliance, and audit readiness; take ownership of policy and procedure governance for AD operations.

• Evaluate and analyze the maturity of the current reinsurance ecosystem to suggest enhancements regarding personnel, processes, systems, and data.

• Propel process automation, enhance data quality, and improve systems to boost efficiency and internal reporting capabilities.

• Manage DUA programs and relationships, supervising program agreements and ensuring that commitments are met.

• Oversee responsibilities related to AD claims management.

• Collaborate with finance and actuarial teams to guarantee accurate and timely external reporting of results.

• Create and maintain effective internal reporting systems for the AD business unit.

• Ensure data integrity and oversee the functionality of the reinsurance contract management system and any other systems developed to support the business.

• Take charge of budget and expense planning for AD.

• Develop and implement the annual AD audit plans in underwriting and claims with reinsurance clients and program managers.

• Work in partnership with management and executive leadership on strategies, policies, and procedures to support AD while promoting compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Regularly engage with Legal, Actuarial, Internal Audit, Claims, Technology, and other stakeholders as necessary.

• Collaborate with marketing to enhance brand visibility, organize industry events, and position the business for growth and success.

• Build and lead a high-performing team to ensure the necessary skill sets are in place to effectively execute the business plan and adhere to internal and external controls and requirements.

• Coordinate and complete special requests, projects, and reports as directed by executive management.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, actuarial science, insurance, or a related field is required; an advanced degree or professional designation (CPCU, ACAS, FCAS, CPA) is preferred.

• Over 15 years of progressive experience in property & casualty reinsurance operations, treaty administration, or reinsurance accounting.

• At least 8 years in a senior leadership role is preferred.

• Strong technical knowledge of P&C treaty types (both proportional and non-proportional), facultative placements, retrocession, and reinsurance contract language.

• Proven experience with ceded recoveries, reinsurance accounting, reserve credits, and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive process improvements and automation, and effectively collaborate across underwriting, claims, actuarial, finance, and external brokers.

• Experience in designing, developing, automating, and assessing controls in IT systems, processes, and new implementations.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and investigative skills.

• Possesses excellent interpersonal and professional communication skills.

• Familiarity with specialized tools, including Alteryx, Workiva, MS Office & Project, MS PowerShell, and MS SQL Server.

• Knowledge and understanding of various IT disciplines such as software development, infrastructure, operations, and information security.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Accident, critical illness, and short-term disability insurance.

• Retirement plans with employer contributions.

• Generous time-off program.

• Programs designed to support employee well-being and financial security.