PartnerRe
VP, MGA Claims – PartnerRe
PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi‑line global reinsurer with a strong reputation for financial stability and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events worldwide.
Our mission is to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting clients with tailored solutions, delivering superior returns to owners, and providing rewarding opportunities for our people while making a positive contribution to society. We live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication, and Respect & Care.
Job Summary We are a global, diversified reinsurer with a growing portfolio of E&S lines insurance products written through MGAs. Our centralized structure enables us to deliver a personalized, technically sound, and client‑focused approach to the marketplace. With a multicultural workforce and a collaborative ethos, we pride ourselves on being a true global organization that values expertise, partnership, and innovation.
About The Role
Claims Management: Lead the end‑to‑end handling of claims across Financial Lines, including E&O, D&O, and other Casualty products.
Coverage Analysis: Identify, analyze, and resolve coverage issues under relevant policy forms; communicate coverage positions clearly and professionally to insureds, brokers, and MGAs.
Collaborate with Legal: Work with the legal team to manage litigation and dispute resolution processes, including participation in mediations and settlement conferences.
Exposure Assessment: Conduct thorough investigations and evaluations of liability and damages, particularly on high‑severity claims; recommend and set appropriate reserves within authority.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner effectively with internal underwriting, actuarial, and legal teams, as well as external brokers, TPAs, and clients, to ensure alignment and transparency.
Managerial Oversight of TPAs: Direct claims activity with our Third‑Party Administrator, overseeing investigations, documentation, coverage, and liability.
Customer Service Excellence: Deliver responsive, thoughtful, and solution‑oriented service to insureds and distribution partners throughout the claims lifecycle.
Travel: Attend mediations, trials, and settlement conferences as needed.
Drive Technical Excellence: Control indemnity and expense loss through timely and appropriate reserving and ultimate resolution claim closure.
Collaborate with Claims Legal to control litigation costs and coordinate legal strategy and trial preparation.
Communicate with all internal business partners, including underwriters, to ensure underwriting is aware of large losses and industry trends.
Maintain internal claims best practices related to file management, ensuring accurate and organized internal claims documentation for all Claims, Data, Complaints, Denials & Reservation of Rights, Large Losses, and Large Loss tracking.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of claims handling experience, with a strong background in Financial Lines, particularly E&O and D&O.
Prior experience in a carrier or legal environment is essential.
Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proven ability to manage relationships with sophisticated clients and brokers.
Strong team orientation with a collaborative mindset.
Additional Information
Be part of a high‑performing, globally integrated team.
Work on complex and intellectually stimulating claims.
Enjoy a supportive and inclusive culture that values your expertise.
Contribute to a company that is expanding and innovating in the Excess & Surplus Lines insurance space.
PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued; all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.
PartnerRe is an equal opportunities employer.
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Our mission is to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting clients with tailored solutions, delivering superior returns to owners, and providing rewarding opportunities for our people while making a positive contribution to society. We live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication, and Respect & Care.
Job Summary We are a global, diversified reinsurer with a growing portfolio of E&S lines insurance products written through MGAs. Our centralized structure enables us to deliver a personalized, technically sound, and client‑focused approach to the marketplace. With a multicultural workforce and a collaborative ethos, we pride ourselves on being a true global organization that values expertise, partnership, and innovation.
About The Role
Claims Management: Lead the end‑to‑end handling of claims across Financial Lines, including E&O, D&O, and other Casualty products.
Coverage Analysis: Identify, analyze, and resolve coverage issues under relevant policy forms; communicate coverage positions clearly and professionally to insureds, brokers, and MGAs.
Collaborate with Legal: Work with the legal team to manage litigation and dispute resolution processes, including participation in mediations and settlement conferences.
Exposure Assessment: Conduct thorough investigations and evaluations of liability and damages, particularly on high‑severity claims; recommend and set appropriate reserves within authority.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner effectively with internal underwriting, actuarial, and legal teams, as well as external brokers, TPAs, and clients, to ensure alignment and transparency.
Managerial Oversight of TPAs: Direct claims activity with our Third‑Party Administrator, overseeing investigations, documentation, coverage, and liability.
Customer Service Excellence: Deliver responsive, thoughtful, and solution‑oriented service to insureds and distribution partners throughout the claims lifecycle.
Travel: Attend mediations, trials, and settlement conferences as needed.
Drive Technical Excellence: Control indemnity and expense loss through timely and appropriate reserving and ultimate resolution claim closure.
Collaborate with Claims Legal to control litigation costs and coordinate legal strategy and trial preparation.
Communicate with all internal business partners, including underwriters, to ensure underwriting is aware of large losses and industry trends.
Maintain internal claims best practices related to file management, ensuring accurate and organized internal claims documentation for all Claims, Data, Complaints, Denials & Reservation of Rights, Large Losses, and Large Loss tracking.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of claims handling experience, with a strong background in Financial Lines, particularly E&O and D&O.
Prior experience in a carrier or legal environment is essential.
Bachelor’s degree required; JD preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
Proven ability to manage relationships with sophisticated clients and brokers.
Strong team orientation with a collaborative mindset.
Additional Information
Be part of a high‑performing, globally integrated team.
Work on complex and intellectually stimulating claims.
Enjoy a supportive and inclusive culture that values your expertise.
Contribute to a company that is expanding and innovating in the Excess & Surplus Lines insurance space.
PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued; all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.
PartnerRe is an equal opportunities employer.
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