Chaucer Group
Reinsurance Purchasing Lead
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About us
Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.
Headquartered in London, with international hubs in Copenhagen, Dubai, Miami, Dublin, Singapore, Sydney and Bermuda, to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website www.chaucergroup.com
Job summary
- To support the Head of ORI with long term planning and developing the ORI strategy
- To provide support and guidance to the LoB ORI teams
- Facilitate continuous improvement across the ORI team for purchasing practices and processes
- Responsibility for the placement of certain outwards reinsurance programmes, as agreed with the Head of ORI
Main duties
- Consult to Head of Outwards Reinsurance on long term plan and supporting strategic direction
- Reviewing ORI programme efficacy and looking at alternate options
- Exploring alternate products / solutions
- Support the LoB teams on structuring and coverage of programmes (broadening their knowledge and supporting development)
- Develop and share best practice across the LoB ORI teams
- Review / enhance purchasing processes and practices
- Assist the Head of Outwards Reinsurance / LoB Heads with the RFP process
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Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Experience
- Reinsurance purchasing experience (preferably including Casualty), from a Purchaser, Broker or Underwriting background
- Good Reinsurer and broker relationships
- Good technical understanding of Reinsurance
- Good understanding of best practice
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong commercial and technical skills
- Proactive problem solving, effective collaboration and escalation
- Ability to analyse and understand RI Pricing / Rating
- Good understanding of inwards (ideally Casualty) business / coverages
- Awareness of risks and controls
Qualifications
- ACII qualified (or equivalent)
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Personal skills
- Professional and flexible outlook
- Very good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Adapt to a pressured environment
Why Join Chaucer?
Chaucer is a leading global insurer operating in both Lloyd's and company markets, helping industries worldwide manage risk-from nuclear, shipping, manufacturing, and property. Headquartered in London, with offices in Copenhagen, Bermuda, Sydney, Ireland, Miami, Dubai, and Singapore, we're close to our clients wherever they are.
We have shown strong financial success with our Gross Written Premiums growing from $1.4bn in 2019 to $3.5bn in 2024. Backed by strong teams, platforms, and client relationships, Chaucer is poised for continued success.
We offer:
- A flexible office hybrid work model that supports individual and team needs.
- A diverse, inclusive culture that values people for who they are.
- Extensive, non-contributory benefits, including medical, life, and pension cover, flexible holidays, and wellbeing support.
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