MGA/Program Leader - Reinsurance na Global Indemnity Group

GBLI | Global Indemnity provides specialty property and casualty insurance for small to middle-market businesses – and we’re on a mission to be the best-in-class while achieving steady, profitable growth. Our guiding principles include the core belief that our people are number one. We also strongly emphasize a customer-centric mentality and disciplined underwriting practices. Our work environment is flexible, friendly, and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to take charge of your career. 

What GBLI offers you:

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities (including a mentorship program)
• Educational assistance program, which covers up to $5,250 in educational costs per year
• Comprehensive health insurance plan (with vision and dental)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company-sponsored social events
• Various committees to get involved in, which include our Diversity, Awareness, and Inclusion Committee, and Charitable Giving Committee

Essential Duties & Functions

Strategy & Development

• Develop, own and execute on the business plan for the MGA/Program
• Accountable for risk capacity from affiliated and 3^rd party capacity providers, developing and expanding
• Facilitate access to reinsurance markets and leverage established relationships with reinsurers to connect primary insurers with the right partners
• Analyze market trends and data to identify opportunities for growth and improvements
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve desired outcomes

Leadership

• Build and shape Underwriting philosophy, guidelines and governance for the MGA/Program
• Provide leadership and guidance to the MGA team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and other departments to ensure seamless program execution
• Recruit and manage a strong program team and be accountable for the results

Market Intelligence & Growth

• Analyze market trends and data to identify opportunities for growth and improvements
• Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve desired outcomes

 Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, brokers, and other stakeholders
• Have a strong following and trust in the market with brokers and carriers
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, IT, and other departments to ensure seamless program execution

Compliance & Operational Oversight

• Oversee the underwriting process and ensure that all policies are issued in compliance with the company's guidelines and reinsurance treaties
• Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Reinsurance
• Demonstrated success in MGA or carrier environments with program development and management
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Insurance, or related field (advanced degree preferred)

Preferred Attributes

• Strong experience in the reinsurance industry – treaty, QS and other structures
• Experience with property, casualty or other specialty lines
• Strong familiarity with carrier negotiations and reinsurance structures
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution