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Senior Reinsurance Contracts Specialist

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General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations,with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Its direct reinsurance companies conduct business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of more than 40 offices, supported by over 2,000 employees worldwide, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.

Gen Re currently offers an excellent opportunity for a Senior Reinsurance Contracts Specialist in our Stamford, CT office under a hybrid in-office/work from home schedule, or performed remotely with periodic trips to the Stamford office for an appropriately qualified individual. 

Role Description

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Reinsurance Contracts Specialist reviews a wide array of market-produced reinsurance contracts against corporate standards and agreed-upon terms. Contracts span various lines (property, casualty, specialty) and structures (excess of loss, quota share, aggregate, per risk, per occurrence, per policy). The Senior Reinsurance Contracts Specialist analyzes both general clauses and business-specific contract provisions, identifies wording that is contrary to standards or terms, and suggests alternative wording as appropriate. 

Additionally, the Senior Reinsurance Contracts Specialist drafts reinsurance contracts and endorsements based on corporate standard wordings, client clauses, and agreed terms. The drafting function involves many lines of business and structures, as well as continuous and term contracts. 

The Senior Reinsurance Contracts Specialist may be tasked with leading special projects, including developing position papers, updating contract templates, or crafting suggested policy wording to address emerging issues. The Senior Reinsurance Contracts Specialist may also be called upon to review client policy forms and endorsements.

The Senior Reinsurance Contracts Specialist is viewed as a mentor on contract wording issues throughout the Gen Re organization, providing guidance to Underwriters, Marketers and others involved in contract wording discussions. 

Additional Responsibilities

  • Keep current on reinsurance contract/policy wording developments and communicate importance and impact of wording changes to Underwriters and Marketers.
  • Continually develop specialized knowledge of particular lines of business in order to identify wording solutions that pertain to that business segment.
  • Collaborate with other Contracts Specialists, Underwriters, and Claims and Legal colleagues to improve wordings.
  • Continually develop specialized knowledge of reinsurance contract structures or features to address business needs.
  • Set challenging goals and work to meet them.
  • Effectively manage time and meet deadlines.

Role Qualifications and Experience

  • College degree required. CPCU designation, ARe designation, JD degree a plus.
  • At least ten years of experience in a Contracts Specialist or similar position, or an Underwriting/Claims role with a strong coverage and wording focus.
  • Extensive knowledge of reinsurance and primary insurance standards, practices and principles.
  • Strong knowledge of general contract clauses, contract features for specific lines of business, and primary policy forms.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Very high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with colleagues within and across departments.
  • Excellent Word skills; proficient in technology.
  • Strong time management skills.

Salary Range

141,000.00 - 235,000.00 USD 

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

Our Address

General Reinsurance Corporation

120 Long Ridge Road

Stamford, CT 06902 (US)

At General Re Corporation, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is the General Re Corporation continuing policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability, marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veterans’ status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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