Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The purpose of this role is to provide strategic and tactical leadership to drive the placement of outward Reinsurance programs.
Retrocession Placement Manager - Reinsurance
London, Full-Time
We are seeking a n individual to join us as a Retrocession Placement Manager within our Reinsurance business. In this high-impact role, across our Casualty (including Cyber) and Specialty portfolios, ensuring alignment with underwriting goals, regulatory standards and operational excellence.
You'll report into and collaborate with the Head of Ceded Re insurance to build strong market relationships and help shape portfolio performance.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference at an international insurer that's 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 )
S ource, compile and provide an initial review of submission data, draft narratives, presentations and manage placement communications
Support cell U nderwriting 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 s upport credit control in payment collection and monitor reinsurance recoverables
Manage process to e nsure contract certainty documentation compli es with internal and external regulations
About You
Demonstratable experience within R einsurance p lacement, with a strong focus on T reaty placements
Extensive experience with Casualty or Specialty lines of business, including an i n-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/Lloyd's), 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, that's why we have created At My Best ". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't 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. It's in the culture of our business, ou r QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA."""
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We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage."""
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With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind."""
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At My Best - QBE Benefits """
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Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; """
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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"
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Inclusion of Diversity ""
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Accessibility """
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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 QBE's 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 next? "If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's 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."""
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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 Management
Application Close Date: 27/11/2025 11:59 PM
How 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.