Head of Distribution Relationships - Reinsurance

Gallagher•New York, NY

152d

About The Position

At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you’ll be part of a team that leverages world-class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance. We’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters. This is a place where you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are. The strength of our market relationships, including a deep understanding of reinsurer behavior, truly differentiates our ability to provide delivery of capital and solutions to our clients, enabling long-term, strategic growth. As we evolve these trading partnerships, our challenge is to define and execute a best-in-class reinsurer relationship strategy which will have measurable success outcomes for our teams and our client partners. At Gallagher Re, we cultivate a collaborative, client-centric environment, providing you with the tools, resources, and support needed to excel and thrive. You will gain executive-level exposure to billion-dollar trading partnerships within the global reinsurance sector and access to an internal network of senior executives. Our world-leading data and analytics team will collaborate with you to drive strategic initiatives and help shape the future of the industry.

Requirements

Requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
A proven track record of successful leadership in strategic planning and execution with the successful delivery of business growth in reinsurance.
Experience leading the development and execution of a strategic client/market engagement plan.
Connector in chief, with the ability to work across multiple global stakeholders in a complex matrix report line structure.
Exceptional organizational skills to ensure focus remains on engagement, strategic alignment and positive impacts on revenue.
Track record in leveraging data visualizations to drive a story/strategy.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leaders to evolve the Reinsurer Engagement strategic plan by aggregating Exec and regional needs supplemented by ongoing assessment of successful outcomes.
Lead the implementation of the Reinsurer Engagement plan determining the priority and type of engagement needed with each reinsurer. Engagement priorities should focus on strategic alignment, revenue growth impacts and client needs (direct or indirect).
Clearly define and communicate priorities for each relationship, developing comprehensive action plans and ensuring consistent follow-ups.
Monitor and document key takeaways from executive meetings, ensuring follow-through on action items and providing regular progress updates.
Partner with appropriate stakeholders to create content for strategy meetings.
Track and analyze reinsurer performance and review external messaging such as investor day topics to inform planning strategies and incorporation into action plans.
Source and execute opportunities for revenue growth via new capacity creation, strategic identification of reinsurers for given opportunities, performance tracking and coordination with retro teams, consulting engagements or other similar scenarios.
Facilitate reinsurer surveys for use in internal evaluations and to provide reinsurers’ feedback and peer review to drive improving outcomes.
Oversee the advancement of reinsurer analysis tools and placement data utilization, for internal and external consumption driving dynamic responsiveness to reinsurer behaviors and more targeted placement and engagement strategies.
Identify and evaluate potential opportunities across the Gallagher footprint.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program