Vice President, Ceded Reinsurance

Skyward Specialty Insurance

Vice President leading ceded reinsurance operations, driving innovative risk transfer solutions at Skyward Specialty. Overseeing strategic partnerships and regulatory compliance in a growing insurance company.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reinsurance strategy development, team leadership, and advanced analytics to drive organizational success. Proficient in contract management, regulatory compliance, and building strategic partnerships within the reinsurance market.

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Reinsurance Strategy DevelopmentTeam Leadership and DevelopmentContract ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAdvanced Analytics and Financial Modeling

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Hard Skills

Reinsurance Financial ModelingContract StructuresAlternative Risk Transfer MechanismsData-Driven Decision-MakingNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsInfluence SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Industry Keywords

Reinsurance MarketsCeded ReinsuranceRegulatory FrameworksNAICSolvency II

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the President of Reinsurance to shape and execute forward-looking reinsurance strategies that align with the company's growth, capital management, and enterprise risk objectives; contribute directly to board-level strategic discussions on reinsurance.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of reinsurance professionals to foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and excellence.
Oversee the design, placement, and optimization of treaty and facultative reinsurance programs, including negotiations with reinsurers and brokers to achieve best-in-class outcomes.
Direct and enhance contract review, drafting, and ongoing management processes to ensure alignment with underwriting objectives, regulatory compliance, and efficient claims recovery.
Drive advanced analytics and reporting capabilities to assess reinsurance performance, emerging risks, and market opportunities. Prepare and present strategic insights and performance updates to the President of Reinsurance and, as appropriate, C-suite and board-level stakeholders.
Cultivate and strengthen long-term partnerships with reinsurers, brokers, and industry bodies; serve as a company representative in the reinsurance market.
Ensure all ceded reinsurance activities adhere to regulatory, accounting, and internal standards; support robust risk control, governance, and audit processes.
Monitor industry developments, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic trends; represent the company at industry conferences and professional associations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline required
Minimum of 8+ years in reinsurance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing ceded re portfolios/programs in a complex (re)insurance environment
Strong knowledge of reinsurance markets, contract structures, alternative risk transfer mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NAIC, Solvency II)
Demonstrated success leading and developing teams, implementing change, and driving organizational results, with readiness to grow into a Head-level seat
Strong communication, presentation, and influence skills, with experience or clear readiness to advise executive management and boards
Sophisticated analytical and problem-solving skills, including proficiency in reinsurance financial modeling and data-driven decision-making
Effective negotiator with a track record of building strategic partnerships across the reinsurance ecosystem.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and welfare benefits
tuition and professional certification assistance
401k savings
elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program
paid time off
paid holidays
child bonding leave
other employee assistance