Client Partner

Oliver James is partnered with a leading reinsurer, and we're looking to hire a Client Partner to join their Life & Health team focused on the management of key protection accounts in the UK and Ireland. You will make a significant contribution to shaping both individual and group protection portfolios and the wider enhancement of the business's propositions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building strong client relationships and developing new business opportunities.
• Managing the tender process for new and existing opportunities.
• Successfully onboarding won business, working closely with accounts, legal, claims and underwriting.
• Working closely with the dedicated pricing team to ensure product features, market and client specificities are fully understood and priced appropriately.
• Managing your in-force portfolio to maintain profitability and to ensure it runs smoothly.
• Input into the development of propositions in individual and group life reinsurance.

About you:

• A qualified actuary with a track record in business development in the UK and/or Ireland with an active network.
• 5 -10 years post qualification experience.
• Extensive experience of long-term protection business lines for mortality and morbidity, preferably in a reinsurance context. Knowledge of short-term protection is a bonus.
• Relaxed communicator with clients as well as with internal stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities effectively as part of a multi-location team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate complex technical issues in an effective way.