Head of Ceded Reinsurance

• Develop and execute the overall ceded reinsurance strategy, aligned with corporate risk appetite and business objectives.


• Lead the design and structuring of treaty and facultative reinsurance programmes across all lines of business, driving best-in-market structures that differentiate the company and meet strategic goals.


• Provide thought leadership and strategic guidance to senior leadership on reinsurance market conditions and opportunities, and on how reinsurance can influence business strategy.


• Ensure reinsurance solutions support enterprise growth, profitability, and capital optimisation.


• Establish and maintain key broker and reinsurer relationships to secure optimal market access and competitive terms, building strategic partnerships with top-tier reinsurance markets globally.


• Manage broker expectations and timelines for assigned placements, coordinating materials and meeting with and presenting to reinsurance markets.


• Represent the company at industry events, reinsurance market meetings, and, where appropriate, on reinsurance industry panels.


• Partner with underwriting, actuarial, finance, risk management, and capital management teams to ensure alignment and deliver group objectives.


• Communicate proactively with business units, demonstrating a thorough understanding of primary coverages and underwriting strategies.


• Oversee the placement and renewal of treaty and facultative reinsurance agreements, ensuring optimal protection while managing cost efficiency.


• Independently negotiate pricing, coverage, exclusions, terms, and conditions with reinsurance markets to obtain the best terms for the company.


• Lead, mentor, and develop the ceded reinsurance team, coaching members on the technical expertise and other skills required to perform effectively, and developing and implementing associated training programmes.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading a reinsurance function, with demonstrated success in strategic leadership.


• Extensive experience of Global Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance business.


• Proven knowledge and understanding of London Market processes and systems.


• Extensive experience in reinsurance, including in a senior leadership role.


• Proven track record in reinsurance programme design, placement, and negotiation, and in building and maintaining broker and reinsurer relationships.


• Strong understanding of capital modelling and its application to reinsurance strategy.


• University degree (Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field).


• ACII (Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute) qualification.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing reinsurance strategies that align with corporate objectives, while effectively managing broker relationships and leading a high-performing team. Proficient in reinsurance programme design, negotiation, and capital modelling to optimize enterprise growth and profitability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Reinsurance Strategy Development


• Reinsurance Programme Design


• Broker Relationship Management


• Capital Modelling Expertise


• Leadership and Team Development

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

• Reinsurance Placement


• Treaty and Facultative Reinsurance


• Negotiation of Terms and Conditions


• Understanding of London Market Processes


• Strategic Leadership in Reinsurance

Soft Skills

• Communication with Business Units


• Thought Leadership


• Mentoring and Coaching

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACII Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Global Property and Casualty Insurance


• Reinsurance Market Conditions


• Capital Optimisation


• Underwriting Strategies


• Reinsurance Industry Panels