Reinsurance Underwriting Director

Group 1001•Stamford, CT

8d•$190,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

RVI Group, a Stamford, Connecticut-based financial services company specializing in specialty insurance products, reinsurance, financial solutions, and analytical services, is seeking a Reinsurance Underwriting Director to help grow its reinsurance segment. The role supports the evaluation and management of reinsurance transactions, including screening opportunities, assessing risk and reward, and assisting with underwriting new and renewal business. It involves collaborative analysis, transaction modeling, contract review, and preparation of transaction memoranda, with opportunities to learn deal structuring, trust agreements, and contract terms alongside experienced leaders and to work directly with senior leaders on reviews and approvals. The director will also support the development and operation of specialty insurance programs and research potential new lines of business. A hybrid schedule is preferred for candidates near Stamford; highly qualified remote candidates will be considered with an expectation of visiting the Stamford office approximately two to three days per month. Some travel may be required for industry conferences and other business needs.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in property and casualty insurance in actuarial, pricing, reserving, underwriting analytics, or a closely related role.
Working knowledge of risk assessment, actuarial principles, pricing, and reserving methods.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate complex data and make informed decisions.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or Risk Management.
Curious and highly analytical mindset to support risk assessment and risk underwriting.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to reinsurance, treaty, facultative work, or structured transactions.
Prior experience at a carrier, reinsurer, MGA, broker, or actuarial firm.
Commercial auto experience.

Responsibilities

Build and validate models measuring transaction risk and expected return.
Peer review actuarial models for quality and accuracy.
Draft transaction memoranda summarizing key terms, risks, and recommendations.
Screen and assess incoming reinsurance opportunities, balancing risk and reward.
Review reinsurance contracts and trust agreements.
Review reserving assumptions for selected transactions.
Support the development and operation of new specialty insurance programs.
Work with Risk Management to strengthen reserving and enterprise risk management processes.
Research new lines of business and share insights on industry trends.