Full-Time

Contract Wording Specialist

PartnerRe

PartnerRe

1,001-5,000 employees

Compensation Overview

CA$102.5k - CA$125.3k/yr

+ Annual Incentive Program

London, UK + 2 more

More locations: Toronto, ON, Canada | Stamford, CT, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; 3 days in-office per week.

Category
Legal & Compliance (1)
Required Skills
Sharepoint
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and ability to spot errors and inconsistencies.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including demonstrated competence in technical reading, writing and communicating in English.
  • Strategic and analytical thinker, including basic math proficiency and proven problem solving.
  • Adaptable to proprietary systems/applications as demonstrated by previous experience.
  • Demonstrated collaborative and learning mindset.
  • A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in insurance or reinsurance contract drafting, underwriting, legal, or claims.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze incoming contracts and endorsements to check for deviations from company underwriting guidelines or agreed-upon terms.
  • Evaluate clauses and provisions related to various lines of Property and Casualty business and craft solutions and recommendations for Underwriters.
  • Prepare reinsurance (assumed and ceded) contracts, endorsements, NDAs and policy forms based on corporate standards.
  • Develop contract wording templates.
  • Work with Contract Wording team, Underwriters, Claims personnel, and Legal colleagues to refine wordings, interpret policy language, resolve contract issues and establish best practices.
  • Stay current on insurance and reinsurance industry trends and regulatory changes impacting reinsurance contract wording issues.
  • Organize and update contractual resources, including wording templates and filing systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • A JD, Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Degree or ARe preferred.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Bermuda

Founded

1993

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • L&H segment profit rose to $108M in H1 2024 from $78M in H1 2023.
  • H1 2024 gross premiums hit $5.3B with 8.9% ROE despite catastrophes.
  • Non-life segment achieved positive underwriting results in H1 2024.

What critics are saying

  • Four new L&H executives disrupt underwriting in 6-12 months.
  • Mulvey's exit weakens PartnerRe's Asia-Pacific L&H position immediately.
  • Hughes departure creates Capital Management leadership vacuum now.

What makes PartnerRe unique

  • PartnerRe specializes in property, casualty, specialty, life, health, and capital management reinsurance.
  • Hires ex-Hannover Re's Niall Mulvey as L&H CUO with 25+ years expertise.
  • Appoints Piergiorgio D'Ignazio as Global Product Leader for Credit & Political Risk.

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Benefits

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

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