Reinsurance Contracts Counsel
Apply locations Zurich time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id RQ10149
About MS Reinsurance
MS Reinsurance is a global reinsurer domiciled in Switzerland with underwriting offices in Zurich, Bermuda, Miami, and New York. The Company underwrites non-life treaty reinsurance solutions on a worldwide basis through its three business units: Americas, International, and Specialty Lines. As part of the world-leading insurance group MS&AD, MS Reinsurance combines reliability and agility to make its clients’ businesses stronger.
About the role
We are seeking a Reinsurance Contracts Counsel to support our reinsurance business for our global operations across several lines of business. You will engage with underwriters to draft and review reinsurance contract wordings and support on any related matters.
In this role you will require strong analytical abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills. We are seeking a candidate with a pragmatic and results-oriented attitude, who possesses the ability to work independently with a sense of personal responsibility and accountability, while also building cooperative relationships with our underwriting community.
Your responsibilities
- Independently review and draft reinsurance contracts and related documents to align with applicable law, regulations and corporate requirements and actively seek solutions in collaboration with business partners.
- Partner with underwriters as required to support in contract negotiations, including discussions with external clients and brokers, as required.
- Act as a subject-matter expert on reinsurance contracts and wordings topics providing recommendations to various corporate functions regarding contracts matters.
- Review commercial agreements including non-disclosure agreements, binding authority agreements and other ancillary documents.
- Maintain strong governance risk and control standards with respect to contract wordings and processes and act.
- Support development of training materials and deliver trainings, engage in upskilling as agreed with line manager.
- Assist line manager with overall business planning and workflow planning, especially to ensure times of peak workloads are covered adequately.
- Support the improvement of contracts review processes, tools and systems.
Your profile
- Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience in insurance or reinsurance as a lawyer/attorney, as contract/policy specialist.
- University degree in law and further professional legal / insurance qualifications preferred.
- Good understanding of Property & Casualty products and local re/insurance market required.
- Business acumen with the ability to effectively drive the business forward with a thoughtful, proactive, and practical approach. Open minded can-do attitude willing to take on new challenges.
- Confidence to change/ direct wording appetite as and when required.
- Proficient in using technology effectively to carry out functional responsibilities. Interest in digitalisation and automation, first experiences in this field a plus.
- Demonstrated capability to work efficiently and independently, learn quickly, prioritize and meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment while remaining analytical and detail-oriented.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues globally.
- Excellent team player, who is willing to challenge constructively and share knowledge and experience.
- Fluent in English, proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.
- Proficient skills in MS Office suite, Sharepoint and other applications a plus.
What we offer
We offer a modern workplace, an entrepreneurial culture with room for innovation and a hybrid work model. Collaboration, Empowerment and Taking Responsibility are key values we live on a day-to-day basis. You will be part of a hands-on culture where you really can make an impact.
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