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Descartes Underwriting is seeking a Reinsurance Program Officer to join our Reinsurance Team. You will report to the Head of Reinsurance and you will be a key contributor to the management & extension of our reinsurance programs. The applicant will be in close and effective cooperation with all business units.
Job Responsibility:
Contribute to building Descartes Insurance’ reinsurance strategy together with underwriting, finance and risk management functions
Coordinate Descartes Insurance placements by collecting input from different teams to prepare placement, managing placement timeline and ensuring adherence to processes – collect signatures, document placement
Support the reinsurance placements of Descartes Underwriting partners both with traditional reinsurers and ILS actors
Report back to underwriting teams and management on reinsurance activities
Feed into Underwriting & Operations process with support of Tech teams
Prepare presentation for reinsurers/brokers interactions
Point of contact for reinsurance related questions internally
Requirements:
Graduated from a Business, Actuarial or Engineering school
From 4 to 7 years of experience (internships and apprentice included) in P&C reinsurance, corporate clients insurance underwriting or consulting active with P&C (re-)insurance clients
General understanding of insurance concepts is valued (Accounting, Legal, Underwriting, Pricing models)
Rigorous, team spirit, creative and meticulous mind
Proficiency in French & English is required (verbal and written)
Excellent communication (written and verbal)
Coordinate activities across teams
Analytical and financial skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to network and build relationships
Eager to learn more about the insurance industry, climate insurance and emerging risks
Willingness to gradually take ownership on individual reinsurance placements
Results oriented, high energy, with the ability to work in a dynamic and multi-cultural environment
Excellent team player with an entrepreneurial mindset and value of diversity
Strong desire to learn and commitment to the organization’s mission
What we offer:
Opportunity to work and learn with teams from the most prestigious schools and research labs in the world, allowing you to progress towards technical excellence
Commitment from Descartes to its staff of continued learning and development (think annual seminars, training etc.)
Work in a collaborative & professional environment
Be part of an international team, passionate about diversity
Join a company with a true purpose – help us help our clients be more resilient towards climate risks