VP – Reinsurance Operations

UFG Insurance

VP of Reinsurance Operations leading strategic direction and operational leadership for the Alternative Distribution business unit. Responsible for continuous improvement and collaboration across teams in the reinsurance ecosystem.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $163,000 - $286,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing operational frameworks for reinsurance, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across functions to enhance data integrity and reporting capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Reinsurance Operations ManagementP&C Treaty Types KnowledgeProcess Automation and ImprovementRegulatory Reporting RequirementsTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Reinsurance AccountingTreaty AdministrationData Quality ManagementControl Design and DevelopmentProject Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationAnalytical Problem SolvingInvestigative Skills

Tools & Technologies

AlteryxWorkivaMS OfficeMS ProjectMS PowerShellMS SQL Server

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCUACASFCASCPA

Industry Keywords

Property & CasualtyReinsuranceAudit ReadinessClaims ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

MS SQL ServerSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set strategy to manage the operational framework supporting the AD business unit
Maintain controls, compliance, and audit readiness; own policy and procedure governance for AD operations
Survey and assess the maturity of the assumed reinsurance ecosystem to recommend improvements with respect to people, processes, systems, and data
Drive process automation, data quality, and systems improvements to increase efficiency and internal reporting capabilities
Manage DUA programs and relationships, overseeing program agreements and ensuring commitments are upheld
Oversee AD claims management responsibilities
Collaborate with finance and actuarial to ensure accurate and timely external reporting of results
Develop and maintain effective internal reporting mechanisms for AD business unit
Ensure the data integrity and manage the functionality of the reinsurance contract management system and other systems that will be developed to support the business
Own the budget and expense planning for AD
Develop and execute the annual AD audit plans in underwriting and claims with reinsurance clients and program managers
Collaborate with management and executive leadership on strategies, policies and procedures to support AD and promote compliance with regulatory requirements
Regularly collaborate with Legal, Actuarial, Internal Audit, Claims, Technology and other stakeholders as needed
Collaborate with marketing to promote the brand, plan industry events, and position the business to grow and succeed
Build and lead a high-performing team to ensure the appropriate skillsets exist to successfully execute the business plan and comply with internal and external controls and requirements
Coordinate/complete special requests, projects, and reports as directed by executive management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, actuarial science, insurance, or related field required; advanced degree or professional designation (CPCU, ACAS, FCAS, CPA) desirable
15+ years of progressive experience in property & casualty reinsurance operations, treaty administration, or reinsurance accounting
8+ years in a senior leadership role preferred
Strong technical knowledge of P&C treaty types (proportional and non‑proportional), facultative placements, retrocession, and reinsurance contract language
Demonstrated experience with ceded recoveries, reinsurance accounting, reserve credits, and regulatory reporting requirements
Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvement and automation, and partner effectively across underwriting, claims, actuarial, finance, and external brokers
Experience in control design, development, automation, and assessment in IT systems, process, and new implementations
Strong analytical, problem solving, project management and investigative skills
Holds strong interpersonal and professional communication skills
Experience with specialized tools, including Alteryx, Workiva, MS Office & Project, MS PowerShell, MS SQL Server.
Knowledge and understanding of various IT disciplines (e.g., software development, infrastructure, operations, and information security)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive compensation
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
Accident, critical illness & short-term disability insurance
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Generous time-off program
Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.