Head of Reinsurance

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
The Head of Reinsurance will lead the design, placement, and management of reinsurance programs across Property & Casualty (commercial and retail) and Health portfolios for a new digital insurance company in India. Reporting to the CFO, this role will optimize reinsurance strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, foster reinsurer relationships, and drive operational efficiency through automation and innovation.
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About Our Client

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape reinsurance strategies for a digital-first insurer, driving growth, efficiency, and resilience in a dynamic market.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
1. Reinsurance Strategy & Program Design
Develop and execute reinsurance strategies aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Optimize treaty and facultative reinsurance programs for capital efficiency and profitability.
Model retention levels, coverage structures, and costs to maximize value.

2. Reinsurance Operations & Compliance
Oversee reinsurance operations, ensuring adherence to governance, controls, and IRDAI regulations.
Manage reinsurance reporting, recoveries, and financial settlements.
Maintain accurate documentation of contracts and endorsements.

3. Stakeholder & Market Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with reinsurers, brokers, and intermediaries.
Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure optimal coverage.
Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, claims, and finance teams to align reinsurance strategies with business objectives.

4. Process Optimization & Digital Innovation
Drive automation and efficiency in reinsurance processes using digital tools.
Implement analytics and dashboards for performance monitoring and reporting.
Integrate reinsurance systems with core insurance platforms for seamless operations.

5. Risk Management & Financial Analysis
Monitor program performance, utilization, and counterparty credit risk.
Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to assess protection adequacy.
Provide financial insights on reinsurance strategy and capital optimization.

6. Leadership & Team Development
Build and lead a high-performing reinsurance team.
Foster technical expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements:

Education & Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, or related fields; Master's or MBA preferred.
● Professional certifications (e.g., ACII, CPCU, FCII) are a plus.

Experience:
● 12+ years in reinsurance, with 5+ years in senior leadership.
● Proven expertise in treaty and facultative reinsurance across P&C and Health.
● Strong knowledge of IRDAI regulations and Indian/Asian reinsurance markets.

Skills & Competencies:
● Deep understanding of reinsurance structures, pricing, and capital optimization.
● Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
● Experience with reinsurance technology platforms and automation tools.
● Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
● Strategic mindset with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

What's on Offer

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Job summary

Function
Insurance
Sub Sector
Reinsurance
What is your area of specialisation?
Insurance
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-042026-7003247

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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