Role Overview
We are seeking a Reinsurance Contracts Counsel to join our team in supporting reinsurance business in EMEA.
About the Role
* This role is responsible for drafting and reviewing reinsurance contract wordings, advising on reinsurance contract related matters, and engaging with internal and external clients to negotiate and finalize the terms of reinsurance contracts.
* The successful candidate will apply their re-/insurance experience and legal skills to the development of our reinsurance contracts.
* They will independently draft and critique reinsurance contracts and related documents to align written agreements with business intent and corporate requirements.
* Additionally, they will align Swiss Re's reinsurance contracts with applicable law, regulations, and internal requirements.
About You
We are looking for an agile and innovative individual with a pragmatic and results-oriented can-do attitude and the willingness to learn and grow.
The ideal candidate will have solid analytical abilities, critical thinking, experience in business negotiations, and sound written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage confidently and in an impactful manner with internal partners and clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft and review reinsurance contract wordings.
* Advise on reinsurance contract related matters.
* Negotiate and finalize the terms of reinsurance contracts with internal and external clients.
* Develop and apply a good understanding of relevant law, regulations, and market practices in the EMEA region.
* Maintain strong governance risk and control standards with respect to contract wordings and processes.
Requirements
* University degree in law and further professional legal qualifications.
* 2-3 years' experience in re/insurance as a lawyer/attorney or related experience such as contract/policy specialist or claims handling role would be beneficial.
* Solid understanding of P&C products and local re/insurance markets.
* Digital contracting capabilities, data analytical capabilities are a plus.
* Good financial and business acumen.
* Experience in project management, or participation in project teams is a plus.
* Proficiency in verbal and written English is required and additional European language, preferably Italian, would be beneficial.