Reinsurance Operations Director

Job Title: Operations Director – Reinsurance Broking Division

Location: London
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Circa £75k

The Opportunity

A specialist insurance business is seeking an experienced Operations Director to establish and lead a new Reinsurance Broking division in London.

This is a senior leadership opportunity at the intersection of client engagement, operational delivery, and market strategy. The successful candidate will oversee a small, high-performing team (c.5-10 people) and take responsibility for building robust operational infrastructure while driving commercial growth within the London and International Reinsurance markets.

Reinsurance expertise is fundamental to this appointment.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Infrastructure

• Lead the onboarding and administration of reinsurance placements (new business and renewals) into structured internal processes
• Oversee reinsurance processing systems and ensure operational efficiency
• Ensure FCA compliance in collaboration with finance and compliance teams
• Manage Terms of Business Agreements with underwriters
• Maintain awareness of market regulation, trends, and structural developments
• Attend underwriting meetings in the London Market where documentation and slips require sign-off

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

• Develop and execute strategies aligned with client objectives and evolving market dynamics
• Support division growth and differentiation within the reinsurance market
• Identify and pursue cross-sell and expansion opportunities

Relationship & Market Management

• Act as a trusted senior contact for clients, intermediaries, and underwriters
• Lead renewal negotiations and long-term retention strategies
• Maintain strong relationships across the London and International Reinsurance markets
• Represent the business at industry events and conferences

Performance & Team Management

• Oversee portfolio performance and conduct quarterly reviews
• Develop and implement action plans to enhance financial outcomes
• Lead and develop a small specialist team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align operational delivery with commercial objectives

Experience & Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience within underwriting, reinsurance broking, actuarial, finance, or senior relationship management roles within the Re/Insurance industry
• Strong knowledge of the London Market and International Reinsurance Market
• Experience working with reinsurance structures and placement processes
• Familiarity with exchange processing systems and reinsurance software platforms
• Strong understanding of FCA requirements and regulatory frameworks
• ACII qualification desirable (or equivalent experience)
• Degree-level education preferred

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage senior stakeholders
• Strong negotiation capability with ability to secure mutually beneficial outcomes
• Confident presenting market-ready solutions and portfolio insights
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and scale a new division

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a new Reinsurance broking platform within an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation. The role offers autonomy, strategic influence, and the ability to build something meaningful within one of the world’s most dynamic insurance markets.

Further details will be provided at interview stage under strict confidentiality.

Contact Expert:

Jon Hunt, Regional Director on 07458 162852

Email: admin@lawesgroup.co.uk