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 Skills, Knowledge and Experience Experience Reinsurance purchasing experience (preferably including Casualty) 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 Continuous improvement mindset Awareness of risks and controls Qualifications ACII qualified (or equivalent) Personal skills Self-motivated Professional and flexible outlook Very good interpersonal skills Excellent organisational skills Work as part of a team Adapt to a pressured environment 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. Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website. Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation). A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success as a business and integral to our winning strategy and culture. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, and our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit. We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect throughout their employment. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process. Chaucer are a leading specialty (re)insurance group working with brokers, coverholders and clients to protect and support business activities around the world. Our services are accessed both through Lloyd’s of London and the company markets. We are defined by an enterprising, bespoke approach to (re)insurance, enabled by the individual character, experience and imagination of our expert teams. Chaucer is a member of the China Re Group and backed by their financial and operational resources. China Re is one of the world’s largest reinsurance companies whose outstanding and comprehensive strength is rated A (excellent) by AM Best and A (strong) by S&P Global Rating. Chaucergroup.com
