Reinsurance Contracts Analyst

Odyssey Group Holdings•Stamford, CT

About The Position

Odyssey Reinsurance Company is seeking an experienced treaty contract analyst to provide contract analysis, expert feedback, and document management support to treaty underwriters in its U.S. Property, Casualty, Surety, and A&H treaty units, with an occasional advisory role to Canadian underwriters. The analyst reports to a Contracts Department manager and works with internal and external contacts, including U.S. and Canadian treaty underwriters, Legal, Claims, and reinsurance brokers. OdysseyRe describes itself as an equal opportunity employer offering training, career growth opportunities, and an innovative, enriching work environment. The company is rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best and AA- (Very Strong) by Standard and Poor’s. Odyssey Group is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.

Requirements

Experience analyzing reinsurance treaty contracts, either as a contract analyst or treaty underwriter.
Excellent technical skills in reinsurance contract structures and coverages.
Good knowledge of reinsurance operations and industry practices.
Superior organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently.
Self-motivation and the ability to set high personal standards and meet them.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and produce well-organized written documents.
Ability and willingness to work positively, effectively, and efficiently with others to accomplish team goals and objectives.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
Successful completion of an E-Verify check is required for hired candidates.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a contracts paralegal.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
Professional insurance or reinsurance designations, such as CPCU or ARe.

Responsibilities

Analyze U.S. treaty reinsurance contracts and advise underwriters on whether contract language is consistent with written underwriting intent and agreed terms and conditions.
Provide occasional contract-analysis advice to Canadian underwriters.
Identify non-standard clause construction and note material year-over-year changes.
Assist with internal and external contract administration.
Maintain workflow standards to meet required deadlines.
Facilitate Canadian OSFI compliance and administration.
Provide occasional assistance with facultative certificate wording issues.
Provide occasional feedback on emerging contractual issues.