Ceded Re Analyst

Role Overview

• Support the design, placement and administration of ceded reinsurance programmes.
• Work closely with Placement Officers and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to portfolio optimisation, risk management and successful reinsurance renewals.

Requirements

• Approximately 3 years' experience within reinsurance, insurance, or the London Market, ideally with exposure to ceded reinsurance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret large datasets to produce meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Good quantitative and qualitative analysis skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with data analysis and reporting tools is advantageous.
• An interest in developing a strong understanding of the reinsurance market, including contract wordings, market trends and placement processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player who is proactive, willing to share knowledge and continuously improve processes.
• Good negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of accuracy, professionalism and personal accountability.
• Experience working within the London Market or a specialty insurance environment.
• Exposure to ceded reinsurance placements, treaty or facultative reinsurance.
• Familiarity with reinsurance concepts, contract structures and policy wordings.
• Experience preparing submission packs, renewal documentation and management information (MI).
• Experience maintaining reinsurance data and systems of record.
• Experience working with brokers, underwriters and cross-functional teams including Actuarial, Claims, Operations or Analytics.
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives, automation or technology-driven projects.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, Power Query and data analysis.
• Experience using reporting or data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau is advantageous.
• Progress towards a relevant insurance or risk management qualification is desirable.

Tech Stack

• Tableau

Benefits

• A competitive salary with a generous bonus
• Private healthcare
• Critical illness life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Income protection insurance
• A rewarding pension
• EXL provides everyday financial well-being solutions, such as cash back cards
• Cycle Scheme where you can save money on bikes and cycling accessories
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Learning initiatives that allow employees to build on their existing skills
• Flexible hybrid working model