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Reinsurance Development Specialist - Remote - US

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*This position can be a Remote in the U.S. with travel once a quarter to MA*

The Opportunity

 

As a key member of the Strategic Actuarial Initiatives team, MassMutual is seeking for an enthusiastic, well-rounded and motivated financial professional to join the Reinsurance Development and Management team within the broader Corporate Actuarial and Business Analytics (CABA) team. In this function, this individual will cover all aspects of reinsurance across MassMutual and is expected to successfully partner with the various internal and external businesses and partners of the Organization

 

The Team

 

Reinsurance Development operates as a small center of excellence for reinsurance across the company. The team includes a treaty consultant, who focuses on managing our agreements and maintaining documentation, plus a member of the actuarial leadership development program, who leads analysis and oversees collateral requirements. We manage all of MassMutual’s reinsurance relationships. The team is expected to lead initiatives, provide oversight, and manage communications. We thrive on identifying solutions and executing, but also managing the performance for all our agreements.

 

 

The Impact

 

  • Provide thought leadership, technical expertise, strong negotiation skills, value-added support & guidance for all non-administrative reinsurance aspects the company engages in from traditional mortality reinsurance supporting new business to financial reinsurance transactions supporting inforce and/or new business, to other business needs (e.g. underwriting, risk management);
  • Explore emerging reinsurance solutions which MassMutual could strategically leverage to improve its overall financial, risk position or product competitiveness by exhibiting business acumen and developing & maintain strong internal and external business relationships
  • Strategically and proactively help manage the use and direction of reinsurance across all lines of business for both inforce and new business balancing historical and expected go-forward profitability, risk appetite and existing exposures, contractual reinsurance obligations/requirements,
  • Closely collaborate with
    • Assumptions Oversight, Product Oversight and Asset Liability Management (ALM) teams to ensure adequacy and appropriateness of assumptions and strategies recommended as part of the reinsurance exercise,
    • Reinsurance Administration team to ensure reinsurance solutions can be practically implemented,
    • Enterprise Risk Management to evaluate and monitor counterparty risk exposure against established thresholds
  • Stay abreast of emerging regulations impacting reinsurance (e.g. accounting, reserving, risk transfer, filing requirements);
  • Participation on select US, International and Corporate projects and initiatives as applicable
  • Strategic thinking, clear communication, leadership running initiatives and solid partnership with the business and other departments

 

 

The Minimum Qualifications

 

  • 8 years of insurance experience, preferably in the U.S. market, in areas such as reinsurance, capital management and/or finance
  • An individual with demonstrated professional financial experience with 3 years of life, health or annuity reinsurance experience
  • Strong knowledge of actuarial, reinsurance, capital and risk management concepts and practices; experience with quantifying, analyzing and managing a range of product risks
  • Self-motivated and independent with strong analytical, strategic & critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; comfortable dealing with both complexity and ambiguity, and able to explore multiple solutions to problems and challenges
  • Effective time management, planning and organization skills
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills: ability to convey complex issues, explain methodologies and influence resolutions in writing and orally
  • Ability to rapidly respond to changes in direction, tight deadlines and high-pressure situations

 

 

The Ideal Qualifications

 

  • Fellow of Society of Actuaries (FSA) or equivalent professional credential from a recognized professional actuarial association is a plus but neither is not a requirement
  • Experience in reinsurance across multiple product lines and capital management

 

 

What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

 

  • Regular meetings with the Reinsurance Development & Management Team, and the broader Strategic Actuarial Initiatives group
  • Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
  • Access to mentorship opportunities
  • Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
  • Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
  • Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical nosiness with industry leading pay and benefits

 

About MassMutual

 

We’ve been around since 1851. During our history, we’ve helped millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection, and plan for the future.

Today, we continue to develop meaningful relationships with our customers by building their trust, being knowledge problem solvers and always prioritizing their needs. MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It’s more than our company structure – it’s our way of life.  

 

MassMutual was recognized as an Ethisphere 2019 World’s Most Ethical Company, a Top Place to Work in 2019 according to The Boston Globe and named among America’s Best Employers for Diversity according to Forbes 2020. MassMutual ranks No. 84 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. 

 

MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status

 

Salary: $125,000 - $160,000 base

 

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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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Other US Location
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville
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What are MassMutual Perks + Benefits

MassMutual Benefits Overview

At MassMutual, employees have the opportunity to earn a competitive salary and bonus, enroll in an
array of benefits, and participate in programs and services that support healthy lifestyles, assist them
in building financial security for themselves and their families and help them live well-balanced lives.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Every action supporting a common cause is meaningful, and our employees make a difference in their own communities through our Matching Gift, Matching Time and Volunteer Time Off Programs.
Partners with nonprofits
Every year, MassMutual and the MassMutual Foundation invest more than $20 million focused on advancing economic opportunity. https://www.massmutual.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/foundation
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Employees can either attend the in-person all-hands meeting, watch live via Zoom, or watch the recording. All employees are invited to submit questions.
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Flexible work arrangements, including telecommuting, are available in many departments across the company.
Remote work program
In addition to two remote days per week, MassMutual offers employees four full remote weeks of their choice per year.
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
More than half of our Board of Directors are comprised of women and people of color, making it one of the most diverse groups in the industry.
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
A health care flexible spending account (FSA) allows employees to save money on a before-tax basis for eligible medical, dental and vision expenses, subject to IRS limits.
Disability insurance
For details on short term and long term disability insurance please visit https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf
Dental insurance
Basic Dental covers preventive and basic restorative care; Major Dental covers all that Basic covers, plus restorations and orthodontia (limits apply).
Vision insurance
Health insurance
To learn more about our Health and Welfare Benefits please visit: https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf
Life insurance
For more information about our Life Insurance Benefits please visit: https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Wellness days
Abortion travel benefits
Our general medical travel benefit covers abortion-related travel.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
In addition to our 401(k), MassMutual a cash balance plan that provides an account-based pension benefit based on accruals of pay credits and interest credits.
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Every action supporting a common cause is meaningful, and our employees make a difference in their own communities through our Matching Gift and Matching Time Programs.
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Dependent care flexible spending account to allow you to set aside before tax dollars to pay for certain eligible child care expenses.
Generous parental leave
Leave for birth mothers of 18 weeks of fully paid leave. Non-birth mothers, fathers and adoptive parents eight weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Family medical leave
Caregiver leave: Up to two weeks paid leave to care for a loved one. Bereavement Leave: 15 days of paid time off to grieve the loss of a loved one with the employee defining who the loved one is.
Adoption Assistance
Company sponsored family events
MassMutual offers many opportunities for family events, from group volunteer experiences and chances to attend Red Sox games to business resource group-sponsored outings like annual pride parades.
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays: 9 fixed and 1 floating. Vacation: starts at 19 vacation and personal days per calendar year, with increases at 5-year service intervals.
Paid volunteer time
Three days of paid time off is available to employees annually to give back to their communities, by sharing their time and talent with a cause close to their heart.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Occasional illness: up to 5 days per calendar year.
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Hardship benefits
320 hours of caregiver leave to take of loved ones when it matters most.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
MassMutual's wellness wallet is a stipend available to all employees, and can be used for myriad wellness-related purchases, including home-office purchases.
Meditation space
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications
Personal development training
Virtual coaching services

Additional Perks + Benefits

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits please visit: https://www.massmutual.com/-/media/files/employee_benefits.pdf

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