Retrocession Placement Manager Reinsurance
London Full-Time
We are seeking an individual to join us as a Retrocession Placement Manager within our Reinsurance business. In this high-impact roleacross our Casualty (including Cyber) and Specialty portfolios ensuring alignment with underwriting goals regulatory standards and operational excellence.
Youll report into and collaborate with the Head of Ceded Reinsurance to build strong market relationships and help shape portfolio performance.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference at an international insurer thats big enough to matter but small enough for your voice to be heard.
Your New Role
Manage reinsurance placements for Casualty (including Cyber) and Specialty portfolios
Collaborate with and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (product portfolio and regional leaders internal departments such as Group Ceded Reinsurance & business partners) and external stakeholders (brokers and reinsurers)
Source compile and provide an initial review of submission data draft narratives presentations and manage placement communications
Support cell Underwriting strategies with tailored reinsurance solutions
Influence the portfolio review and analysis to identify ways to support new business development opportunities
Participate in strategic meetings to share insights develop best practices and contribute to business planning
Identify and suggest improvements to renewal information collection processes
Act as a liaison between pre and post placement operational activities providing oversight to:
Ensure accurate entries in policy admin ceded re and management information systems are made and ensure data integrity
Review and support credit control in payment collection and monitor reinsurance recoverables
Manage process to ensure contract certainty documentation complies with internal and external regulations
About You
Demonstratable experience within Reinsurance placement with a strong focus on Treaty placements
Extensive experience with Casualty or Specialty lines of business including an in-depth understanding of market conditions and cycles
Significant experience with retrocession is preferred
Proven leadership and people management experience with strong interpersonal communication and negotiation abilities
Advanced proficiency in Excel with strong numeracy literacy and analytical thinking skills
A solid understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks (including FSA/Lloyds) contract certainty and compliance
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
Experience with the Cyber line of business is desirable
Why QBE At My Best
At QBE we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best thats why we have created At My Best. Its our connection our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesnt fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Its in the culture of our business our QBE DNA to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.
Were an international insurer thats building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict whats around the corner but at QBE were asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.
QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.
With more than more than 13000 people working across 27 countries were big enough to make a real impact but small enough to provide a friendly workplace where people are down-to-earth passionate and kind.
At My Best - QBE Benefits
You are more than your work and QBE is more than a workplace which is why we provide you with the benefits support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. We offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
QBE Awards
Some of the awards QBE are proud to have won been a finalist for and shortlisted for include;
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year
Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re Winner: ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace Executive Director UK insurance
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year
Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
You can view all our awards here
Inclusion of Diversity
We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter the UN Womens Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page
Accessibility
Here at QBE we are promoting an accessible workplace for all which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.
ESG & Sustainability
At QBE we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBEs sustainability targets including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets and our award-winning impact investment initiative Premiums4Good please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report
What nextIf you have a passion to contribute to QBEs vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply button to submit your CV and other relevant documents and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.
We believe this is our moment what if it was yours too
APPLY NOW and lets make it happen!
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Coaching for success Communication Critical Thinking Customer Service Customer Value Management Influencing Insurance Underwriting Intentional collaboration Managing performance Navigating ambiguity Reinsurance Risk Management Stakeholder Management Team ManagementApplication Close Date: 27/11/2025 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Required Experience:
Manager
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 insurance and reinsurance companies, located in 26 countries. Visit us for company information.