Head of Reinsurance

**Head of Reinsurance**

Since Youi emerged in 2008, we have built a strong challenger brand backed by awesome customer service. We are there for our customers in their time of need, tailoring products to individuals and challenging the insurance industry to do better for the customer. Not only is our brand recognisable, but our service is genuine, and we have the customer satisfaction accolades to prove it. With over 1,800 employees, we have ambitious goals to keep growing and continue delivering awesome insurance solutions across new products and distribution channels.

**About the role**

The Head of Reinsurance is a vital member of the Product Office at Youi and is primarily responsible for facilitating the placement and administration of adequate reinsurance arrangements that meet business objectives. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to IT, Finance, Operations, Legal, Actuarial, Brokers, Reinsurers.

This is a senior leadership role and is based in Sydney. Success in this role will come from someone who is a self-starter that can work independently, someone with excellent listening skills that is solutions driven and someone who is able to absorb the unique culture that we have at Youi.
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to develop and agree an effective reinsurance placement strategy
- Providing recommendations to the Actuarial Committee and Board on appropriate reinsurance arrangements to meet business objectives
- Working with Finance to develop an estimated reinsurance cost budget
- Drafting all required Regulatory documentation for approval by the Actuarial Committee, including
- Reinsurance Management Strategy (ReMS)
- Reinsurance Placement Strategy
- Reinsurance Arrangements Statement (ReAS)
- Reinsurance Declaration
- Working closely with relevant brokers and reinsurance providers on the structuring and placement of the reinsurance arrangements
- Working with the reinsurance broker and Youi legal team to draft appropriate contract wordings, check final documents and arrange signature by the CEO
- Monitoring compliance with contractual reporting and accounting requirements
- Monitoring market movements in conjunction with external counterparties - brokers, reinsurers, analysts, media
- Working with Youi Product Analysts to ensure reinsurance contracts adequately reflect liability accepted according to all relevant Youi Product Disclosure Statements (PDS)
- Attending Committee and Board meetings as required from time to time by the Chief Product Officer
- Actively representing Youi in the Reinsurance community in Sydney and globally

**About you**
- Appropriate formal qualifications
- Extensive Reinsurance experience with well-developed analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in the provision of reinsurance services in the general insurance industry
- Strong grasp of Australian Financial Services regulatory frameworks
- High level of integrity and professional accountability
- Ability to embrace change in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive in identifying risks and opportunities
- Ability to provide impartial advice and review to support Directors and their responsibilities
- Provide effective challenge to the activities and decisions that affect the financial condition, and articulate these to the Directors

**The Youi Difference**

We are well known for having one of the best company cultures in Australia. Whether it is chatting to our CEO in the elevator (who favours shorts and a T-shirt) or sharing your favourite camping spots with a colleague whilst waiting for your haircut or massage at The Hub at HQ, everyone is warm, friendly, and approachable and you will love getting to know the talented people that call Youi home.

We live and breathe our “Human” values and embrace flexible working. We have team members who work remotely and on different schedules, designed to suit their needs with a focus on employee wellbeing. We believe when you are feeling your best, you will do your best work and that means awesome outcomes for our customers and our community.

**How to apply**

No agencies thanks, we have this one covered.