Vice President, Insurance Management / Financial Reporting
Top Benefits
About the role
Introduction
At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible.
As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same.
We’re a community of confidently curious problem-solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.
Overview
Reporting directly to the Client Service Director within Artex Capital Solutions, the Vice President, Insurance Management will liaise with clients and will lead a team focused on all aspects of the provision of client services to insurance linked security entities.
How you'll make an impact
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Act as a liaison for clients and take the lead on client service delivery
-
Identify and proactively provide/suggest solutions to client service issues or technical queries
-
Coordination of collateralized reinsurance transformer process
-
Ensuring ILS-related insurance vehicles comply with all contractual obligations, including interest and dividend payments and provision of required information
-
Oversight of the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements
-
Perform a review function on specific client working paper files, management accounts and IFRS/GAAP financial statements
-
Monitoring compliance with clients’ obligations and controls as well as all applicable laws, regulations and statutory filing requirements
-
Coordination and management of audit process
-
Interaction with client personnel and service providers
-
Assisting with proposal and marketing activities
-
Review meeting materials and make presentations at client meetings
-
Assist with the development and maintenance of client service systems and procedures, identifying efficiencies and cost control opportunities.
-
Manage and develop the team through effective delegation, communication, performance management, individual development plans and reward/recognition practices.
-
Provide mentoring, coaching, technical support and training to the team
-
Monitor staff performance, providing training and motivation, and periodically review processes, procedures
-
Other responsibilities as needed to ensure quality client service
About You
Required: Bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience required. Excellent knowledge of the insurance brokerage business.
Preferred:
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An accounting designation (CA, CPA, ACA, ACCA).
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At least 5 years’ recent (re)insurance experience in a financial reporting, accounting or auditing role with a (re)insurer, Insurance Manager or audit firm including 3 years’ experience of post-qualifying experience.
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2 years of demonstrable people management experience, preferred
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Significant knowledge of the Bermuda insurance market and regulatory environment.
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Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP including an excellent understanding of insurance and investment accounting standards.
-
Strong financial reporting and analytical skills.
-
Advanced computer literacy skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
-
Experience and current working knowledge of reporting from general ledger systems.
-
Ability to manage teams, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
-
Highly motivated individual who is deadline driven and committed to delivering an excellent level of client service.
-
Excellent verbal, written, organizational skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
Compensation and benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
- Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
- Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Other benefits include:
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
- Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
- Paid sick days & personal days
- Employee education recognition program
- Employee referral bonus program
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
About Risk Placement Services, Inc
Risk Placement Services (RPS), is a Managing General Agent/Underwriting Manager and nationally focused wholesale insurance broker. We have ranked in the top five in every insurance industry category and have been consistently ranked as the largest MGA in the country for several years. Headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, our organization has more than 80 branch office and satellite locations. We are comprised of four divisions, National Brokerage, MGA/Binding, Programs and Standard Lines; we also focus on the Environmental, Healthcare, Transportation and Executive Lines segments of the insurance marketplace.
Vice President, Insurance Management / Financial Reporting
Top Benefits
About the role
Introduction
At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible.
As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same.
We’re a community of confidently curious problem-solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.
Overview
Reporting directly to the Client Service Director within Artex Capital Solutions, the Vice President, Insurance Management will liaise with clients and will lead a team focused on all aspects of the provision of client services to insurance linked security entities.
How you'll make an impact
-
Act as a liaison for clients and take the lead on client service delivery
-
Identify and proactively provide/suggest solutions to client service issues or technical queries
-
Coordination of collateralized reinsurance transformer process
-
Ensuring ILS-related insurance vehicles comply with all contractual obligations, including interest and dividend payments and provision of required information
-
Oversight of the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements
-
Perform a review function on specific client working paper files, management accounts and IFRS/GAAP financial statements
-
Monitoring compliance with clients’ obligations and controls as well as all applicable laws, regulations and statutory filing requirements
-
Coordination and management of audit process
-
Interaction with client personnel and service providers
-
Assisting with proposal and marketing activities
-
Review meeting materials and make presentations at client meetings
-
Assist with the development and maintenance of client service systems and procedures, identifying efficiencies and cost control opportunities.
-
Manage and develop the team through effective delegation, communication, performance management, individual development plans and reward/recognition practices.
-
Provide mentoring, coaching, technical support and training to the team
-
Monitor staff performance, providing training and motivation, and periodically review processes, procedures
-
Other responsibilities as needed to ensure quality client service
About You
Required: Bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience required. Excellent knowledge of the insurance brokerage business.
Preferred:
-
An accounting designation (CA, CPA, ACA, ACCA).
-
At least 5 years’ recent (re)insurance experience in a financial reporting, accounting or auditing role with a (re)insurer, Insurance Manager or audit firm including 3 years’ experience of post-qualifying experience.
-
2 years of demonstrable people management experience, preferred
-
Significant knowledge of the Bermuda insurance market and regulatory environment.
-
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP including an excellent understanding of insurance and investment accounting standards.
-
Strong financial reporting and analytical skills.
-
Advanced computer literacy skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
-
Experience and current working knowledge of reporting from general ledger systems.
-
Ability to manage teams, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
-
Highly motivated individual who is deadline driven and committed to delivering an excellent level of client service.
-
Excellent verbal, written, organizational skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
Compensation and benefits
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
- Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
- Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Other benefits include:
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
- Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
- Paid sick days & personal days
- Employee education recognition program
- Employee referral bonus program
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
About Risk Placement Services, Inc
Risk Placement Services (RPS), is a Managing General Agent/Underwriting Manager and nationally focused wholesale insurance broker. We have ranked in the top five in every insurance industry category and have been consistently ranked as the largest MGA in the country for several years. Headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, our organization has more than 80 branch office and satellite locations. We are comprised of four divisions, National Brokerage, MGA/Binding, Programs and Standard Lines; we also focus on the Environmental, Healthcare, Transportation and Executive Lines segments of the insurance marketplace.