Retrocession Placement Manager - QBE Management Services (UK) Limited : Job Details

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Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and tactical leadership to drive the placement of outward Reinsurance programs.

Retrocession Placement Manager – Reinsurance 

London, Full-Time 

We are seeking an individual to join us as a Retrocession Placement Manager within our Reinsurance business. In this high-impact role, across our Casualty (including Cyber) and Specialty portfolios, ensuring alignment with underwriting goals, regulatory standards and operational excellence. 

You’llreport into and collaborate with the Head of Ceded Reinsurance to build strong market relationships andhelp shape portfolio performance. 

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference at an international insurer that’s big enough to matter, but small enough for your voice to be heard. 

Your New Role 

• Manage reinsurance placements for Casualty (including Cyber) and Specialty portfolios  

• Collaborate with and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (product portfolio and regional leaders, internal departments such as Group Ceded Reinsurance &business partners) and external stakeholders (brokers and reinsurers) 

• Source, compile and provide an initial review of submission data, draft narratives, presentations and manage placement communications 

• Support cell Underwriting strategies with tailored reinsurance solutions 

• Influence the portfolio review and analysis, to identify ways to support new business development opportunities  

• Participate in strategic meetings to share insights, develop best practicesand contribute to business planning 

• Identify and suggest improvements to renewal information collection processes 

• Act as a liaison between pre and post placement operational activities, providing oversight to: 

• Ensureaccurateentries in policy admin, ceded re and management information systems are made and ensure data integrity 

• Reviewand support credit control in payment collection and monitor reinsurance recoverables 

• Manage process to ensure contract certainty documentation complies with internal and external regulations 

About You 

• Demonstratable experience withinReinsurance placement, with a strong focus on Treaty placements 

• Extensive experience with Casualty or Specialty lines of business, including an in-depth understanding of market conditions and cycles 

• Significant experience with retrocession is preferred 

• Proven leadership and people management experience with strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation abilities 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel with strongnumeracy, literacy and analytical thinking skills 

• A solid understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks (including FSA/Lloyd’s), contract certainty and compliance 

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment 

• Experience with the Cyber line of business is desirable 

Why QBE? At My Best 

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”.It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do