Job Description
About Argenta
Argenta Group is headquartered in London and has a presence in Australia, employing over 280 people globally. We are proud of our unique and rich history of trading in the Lloyd’s market, both as a Syndicate and Members’ Agency, and to be part of the Hannover Re Group. Our long-standing workforce are our greatest asset; the expertise and knowledge they bring has resulted in our successful track record and continues to shape our future growth strategy.
Key responsibilities
* Providing direction and leading a fully effective team, including responsibility for resourcing, performance management and coaching and developing team members.
* To produce accurate and timely reinsurance data for the purposes of the syndicates reporting requirements, taking responsibility for the quality of the data.
* To support the underwriting team in the delivery of reinsurance program renewals.
* Oversee service level agreements and control monitoring, including concentration reporting and develop metrics as necessary.
* Produce the syndicate reinsurance structure return to Lloyd’s.
* Produce the reinsurance data required for the quarterly and annual solvency returns to Lloyd’s.
* Represent Reinsurance function on committees, as necessary.
* Respond and assist with ad-hoc reporting requests.
* Undertake any other related duties as may be reasonably required.
* Working for a regulated Company, you will be expected to perform your duties to the highest of standards, in accordance with the following Conduct Rules as specified by the FCA:
- You must act with integrity
- You must act with due care, skill and diligence
- You must be open and co-operative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators
- You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
- You must observe proper standards of market conduct.
Skills & Experience
* You will have a successful track record working in the London Market.
* You will have strong management and leadership capability.
* You will have a sound knowledge and understanding of reinsurance processes and credit control mechanisms as well as a comprehensive understanding of Lloyd’s reinsurance reporting mechanisms and principles for doing business.
* You will possess a good understanding of the regulatory requirements (FCA and PRA), the obligations of a certified function holder and Lloyd’s compliance requirements.
* Able to deal with pressure, prioritise workloads and manage your team effectively in order to meet deadlines and deliver on time.
* Accuracy and attention to detail is paramount.
* You will enjoy working autonomously, using your initiative to solve problems as well as working within a small team.
* You will have strong communication skills and be capable of developing and maintaining effective relationships at all levels, especially with the underwriting and finance teams.
* Strong IT and systems capability, especially excel and well as a good understanding of XL Pro.
Behaviours
These five behaviours sit at the heart of how we work at Argenta:
Supporting each other
Treat each other with dignity and respect, valuing our differences, so we can all be ourselves and achieve our goals.
Generating creative solutions
We do not settle for things that are not right; we do not walk by, we seek creative solutions.
Owning the delivery
We set clear objectives and deadlines; we are accountable and own the delivery end to end, knowing others will too.
Being Committed
High performing professionals, recognising the importance of wellbeing and balance in our lives.
Building longstanding relationships
Collaboration with our clients and those we work with is key; we work as a team to ensure the best outcomes.