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Howden Re

Director, Accounting & Claims

Howden Re, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by Howden Re. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $135,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from Howden Re Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital, & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. Our Accounting and Claims team is looking for an Associate Director level hire who has 10+ years of experience in reinsurance accounting and claims and a track record of leading high-performing teams. This would include working with our external Clients/Reinsurers and internally with our Broker Teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage and grow a small team of accounting and claims professionals located in Edina, Minnesota and remotely throughout the US

Supervise, train, and mentor your direct reports to help them develop the skills and experience needed to perform at a high level and grow their careers

Work with the head of the department and other team leaders to balance workloads, including assigning tasks and onboarding new business while ensuring the highest levels of customer service

Work with Brokers to ensure coordination of sales and service support

Working with the head of the department and other team leaders, assist with defining, implementing and revising operational policies and guidelines for the department

Work with the head of the department and other team leaders to monitor performance against Key Performance Indicators

Ensure the department is meeting the needs of clients and other stakeholders

Report key data to internal and external stakeholders including management and clients

Ensure effective interactions with your direct reports across departments including Broking, Contracts, Fiduciary functions

Assist as needed with the design and implementation of technology solutions as needed

Maintain strong internal and external relationships

Monitor, reduce, and resolve risk to the business and our trading partners

Analyze financial, process, and other data to make strategic decisions

Assist clients with compliance with US State and other regulatory requirements related to reinsurance, including but not limited to analyzing NAIC Schedule F requirements and securing collateral where required

Demonstrate technical and leadership competencies and passion for continuous improvement

Review and approve the work of your direct reports, as needed

Work with the staff to answer audit questions

Additional responsibilities as required

Travel to client and Howden RE offices as required

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of Reinsurance Intermediary Accounting/Claims Experience

Experience managing and developing teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

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