Reinsurance Purchasing Lead

CompanyChaucer Group

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/26/2026

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Occupation Type

Buyers and procurement officers

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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Description

About us

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.

Headquartered in London, with international hubs in Copenhagen, Dubai, Miami, Dublin, Singapore, Sydney and Bermuda, to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website www.chaucergroup.com

Job summary

To support the Head of ORI with long term planning and developing the ORI strategy
To provide support and guidance to the LoB ORI teams
Facilitate continuous improvement across the ORI team for purchasing practices and processes
Responsibility for the placement of certain outwards reinsurance programmes, as agreed with the Head of ORI

Main duties

Consult to Head of Outwards Reinsurance on long term plan and supporting strategic direction
Reviewing ORI programme efficacy and looking at alternate options
Exploring alternate products / solutions

Support the LoB teams on structuring and coverage of programmes (broadening their knowledge and supporting development)

Develop and share best practice across the LoB ORI teams

Review / enhance purchasing processes and practices

Assist the Head of Outwards Reinsurance / LoB Heads with the RFP process

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Experience

Reinsurance purchasing experience (preferably including Casualty), from a Purchaser, Broker or Underwriting background
Good Reinsurer and broker relationships
Good technical understanding of Reinsurance
Good understanding of best practice

Skills & Knowledge

Strong commercial and technical skills
Proactive problem solving, effective collaboration and escalation
Ability to analyse and understand RI Pricing / Rating
Good understanding of inwards (ideally Casualty) business / coverages
Awareness of risks and controls

Qualifications

ACII qualified (or equivalent)

Personal skills

Professional and flexible outlook

Very good interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Adapt to a pressured environment

Why Join Chaucer?

Chaucer is a leading global insurer operating in both Lloyd's and company markets, helping industries worldwide manage risk-from nuclear, shipping, manufacturing, and property. Headquartered in London, with offices in Copenhagen, Bermuda, Sydney, Ireland, Miami, Dubai, and Singapore, we're close to our clients wherever they are.

We have shown strong financial success with our Gross Written Premiums growing from $1.4bn in 2019 to $3.5bn in 2024. Backed by strong teams, platforms, and client relationships, Chaucer is poised for continued success.

We offer:

A flexible office hybrid work model that supports individual and team needs.

A diverse, inclusive culture that values people for who they are.

Extensive, non-contributory benefits, including medical, life, and pension cover, flexible holidays, and wellbeing support.