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Hylant

Full-service insurance brokerage with risk management

Reinsurance Accountant

Full-TimePosted on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
RemoteFully remote; travel by car or airplane for business meetings, conferences, or other functions is required.
AccountingFinancial Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
  • At least 3 years of experience in reinsurance accounting, insurance, or a similar financial area.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Ability to build and maintain internal and external carrier relationships.
  • Strong attention to detail and focus on metrics.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; fluency in English.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability and willingness to travel by car or airplane for meetings, conferences, or other business-related functions.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare technical financial accounting for premiums, claims, and reserves based on statements of account or bordereaux.
  • Review and analyze reinsurance contracts to ensure adherence to company policies and guidelines.
  • Manage the processing and settlement of reinsurance claims, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
  • Generate reinsurance reports and conduct analysis to support decision-making.
  • Consult internal stakeholders on statutory and reinsurance accounting expertise and guidance.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with reinsurers.
  • Drive continuous process improvement and standardization, actively identifying areas for improvement and inefficiencies.
  • Attend relevant training sessions to maintain current knowledge of systems, processes, and changes.
  • Keep standard operating procedures and training guides up to date for the role and processes in collaboration with Captive Account Executives.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

About the company

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Hylant is a full-service insurance broker and risk-management partner that serves businesses and individuals. It assesses risks, designs customized coverage and benefit plans, works with multiple carriers, and provides ongoing support such as wellness programs, risk control, and claims management. With over 1,000 professionals across several states, it offers integrated guidance that goes beyond selling policies by focusing on risk management and wellness. Its goal is to help clients protect people and assets with practical, tailored insurance and risk-management solutions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toledo, Ohio

Founded

1935

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What believers are saying

  • Hylant won Best Place to Work in Insurance for the 18th straight year, October 2, 2026.
  • Hylant's internship program again made RISE Elite 50, supporting future hiring pipelines.
  • April 2026 Elkhart expansion and June 2026 Arctic Wolf award show active growth momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Hylant's No. 29 scale trails Alliant, HUB, Lockton, and Acrisure in national competition.
  • Cybersecurity partnerships can commoditize quickly as brokers bundle Arctic Wolf-type tools.
  • Regional expansion depends on relationship leaders; losing key producers would damage local market buildouts.

What makes Hylant unique

  • Privately held since 1935, Hylant sells long-term advisory relationships, not transactional brokerage.
  • Hylant ranked No. 29 on Insurance Journal's 2026 Top 100 P/C Agencies.
  • Captive insurance expertise and Hylant Consulting deepen specialization beyond standard brokerage.

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Company News

Captive Insurance Times
Oct 9th, 2026
Hylant hires Samson as senior captive account manager

Hylant hires Samson as senior captive account manager. Hylant Global Captive Solutions appoints Sheril Samson as senior captive account manager, a role Samson took up in September. The post sits within Hylant Consulting and is based in Mumbai on a hybrid basis. Samson joins from WTW, after more than 12 years with the broker in India. Samson was a manager at WTW from April, having previously served as assistant manager from 2023, team lead from 2019, senior specialist from 2017 and specialist from 2014. Hylant credits Samson with more than a decade of experience across insurance accounting, captive insurance, financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Samson's own professional summary describes expertise in accounting, legal entity controllership and group-level financial management across international markets, alongside statutory compliance and leading a team of chartered accountants. Hylant Global Captive Solutions provides captive consulting and management, running feasibility studies, implementation work covering business plans, policy drafting, service provider selection and domicile regulator engagement, and ongoing captive management across board meetings, renewals, underwriting and corporate administration. The team also advises on programme design and on captive exit through commutations, novations, sale of the captive and reinsurance, and works on group captives, single-parent captives and cell facilities. The team is led by Anne Marie Towle, who joined Hylant in 2019 and leads its global captive solutions business. Hylant was founded in 1935 by Edward P. Hylant in Toledo, Ohio, and describes itself as family owned. Fourth-generation family members hold senior roles in the business.

Hylant
Oct 2nd, 2026
Hylant named a Best Place to Work in Insurance for 18th consecutive year.

Hylant named a Best Place to Work in Insurance for 18th consecutive year. Recognition reflects Hylant's ongoing commitment to culture, people, and purpose. October 2, 2026 Toledo, OH - October 2, 2026 - Hylant, one of the largest privately held insurance brokers in the United States, is proud to announce it has been named a Best Place to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for the 18th consecutive year. The annual program, presented by Business Insurance and Best Companies Group, recognizes agents, brokers, insurers, and other providers with the highest levels of employee engagement and satisfaction. Honorees are selected through a two-part assessment: an employer questionnaire covering policies, practices, and demographics, and a confidential employee survey. Responses are evaluated across eight areas, including leadership and planning, corporate culture and communications, role satisfaction, work environment, training and development, and pay and benefits. "What makes this one meaningful is who it comes from," said Bubba Berenzweig, CEO of Hylant. "This award is decided by our employees, so 18 years in a row is really 18 years of them telling us we're getting it right." Because the honor is based largely on direct employee feedback, it carries particular weight at Hylant, where culture has been a defining trait since the firm's founding in 1935. What began as a family-owned agency in Toledo has grown into a nationally recognized brokerage, with a continued focus on personalized service, integrity, and long-term relationships. About Hylant. Hylant is among the largest privately held insurance brokers in the United States, renowned for both expertise and high-touch service. Since 1935, Hylant has helped clients identify and address risk-related challenges before they become unmanageable by delivering solutions unique to their circumstances. Hylant offers comprehensive risk management consultation, alternative risk financing services, business insurance brokerage, employee benefits brokerage and consultation, small business insurance and personal insurance services. Hylant provides solutions locally, nationally, and internationally.

Captive International
Oct 2nd, 2026
New consulting manager promoted at Hylant.

New consulting manager promoted at Hylant. Claire Richardson (pictured) has announced that she has been promoted to a consulting manager at Hylant. In a statement on LinkedIn she said that she is grateful for the opportunity and looking forward to continuing to grow, lead, and support what she describe ed as the exceptional Hylant Consulting team. Richardson interned with the Hylant Global Captive Solutions team before joining full-time in June 2021 as a captive consultant to work on educating stakeholders, completing feasibility studies and strategic review analyses, executing domicile analyses, and client-specific data analysis to provide the best service and value to clients of any size and industry looking to alternative risk transfer solutions. She was promoted to senior captive consultant in September 2024 and was one of Captive International's FORTY Under 40 alumni the same year. Her expertise continues to grow through her involvement in the captives industry as she is a part of the conference planning committees for the North Carolina Captive Insurance Association and the Vermont Captive Insurance Association. Richardson serves on the Captive Insurance Companies Association's NEXTGen board, and additionally as co-chair on subcommittees NEXTGen and Amplify Women initiatives, empowering young and diverse talent. She sits on the CISR board of governors for The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. Editor's picks. 30 September 2026 11 September 2026 10 September 2026 2 September 2026 19 August 2026

Hylant
Oct 1st, 2026
Hylant named to 2026 RISE Elite 50 Internships List.

Hylant named to 2026 RISE Elite 50 Internships List. Repeat national recognition reflects Hylant's commitment to developing next-generation talent. October 1, 2026 Toledo, OH October 1, 2026 - Hylant, one of the largest privately held insurance brokers in the United States, is proud to announce its internship program has been named to the 2026 RISE Elite 50 Internships List for the second consecutive year. The annual recognition identifies the top 50 internship programs in the insurance industry nationwide. Each year, RISE (Rising Insurance Star Executives) evaluates and celebrates organizations that are shaping the future of the industry by creating impactful, high-quality internship experiences. Honorees are selected based on mentorship opportunities, leadership development, experiential learning, professional development, and overall program impact. For the second year in a row, Hylant was also recognized in the "Dedicated to Practical Learning" category, highlighting the program's emphasis on real-world experience and meaningful skill development. Hylant's internship program provides students with immersive, hands-on experience across multiple areas of the insurance and risk management industry, including business insurance, employee benefits, risk management, and client services. Participants work directly with clients, contribute to strategic initiatives, and collaborate with experienced professionals who are passionate about mentorship and career development. Interns also complete a team capstone challenge and can qualify for a $5,000 scholarship through the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers. "Earning this recognition a second year in a row tells us the program is working the way we intended," said Deb Bubp, Chief People Officer at Hylant. "Our interns take on real work, learn from people who are invested in their growth, and many of them come back to build careers here. That's the outcome we care about most." About Hylant. Hylant is among the largest privately held insurance brokers in the United States, renowned for both expertise and high-touch service. Since 1935, Hylant has helped clients identify and address risk-related challenges before they become unmanageable by delivering solutions unique to their circumstances. Hylant offers comprehensive risk management consultation, alternative risk financing services, business insurance brokerage, employee benefits brokerage and consultation, small business insurance and personal insurance services. Hylant provides solutions locally, nationally, and internationally.

Captive International
Sep 25th, 2026
Erdman joins Lockton as captive consultant.

Erdman joins Lockton as captive consultant. Caroline Erdman (pictured) has joined Lockton's Alternative Risk Solutions Practice as a consultant. In a statement on LinkedIn Ashleigh Sears, head of alternative risk North America practice leader at Lockton said: "Caroline brings experience in captive consulting and risk financing. In her role, she will support feasibility studies, captive program design, governance, and strategic risk financing initiatives while partnering closely with clients to evaluate and implement alternative risk and risk financing strategies. "We're excited to have Caroline on the team and look forward to the expertise she will bring to our clients." Erdman was previously at Hylant, which she joined as a captive account manager in June 2023. She was promoted to captive consultant in November of the same year. Prior to that she worked at the South Carolina Department of Insurance, first as a part-time finance intern in 2021, before taking up a two-year internship from 2021 to 2023. Erdman was one of Captive International's FORTY Under 40 finalists in 2025. Editor's picks. 11 September 2026 10 September 2026 2 September 2026 19 August 2026 18 August 2026 14 August 2026