Reinsurance Specialist

The Reinsurance Specialist will provide administration, reporting and accounting support for Individual Market’s reinsurance operations. The Reinsurance Specialist serves as a key contact for all inquiries from reinsurers, internal departments and auditors. The Reinsurance specialist is expected to become knowledgeable about Guardian products and reinsurance treaty provisions. Major responsibilities include transaction review and processing, ensuring retention limit compliance, administering reinsurance payables\receivables and statutory exhibits preparation.

The candidate should be detail oriented, curious, prioritize effectively, and have a solid understanding of insurance products and reinsurance administration. Communication skills are critical as the position is required to interface daily with numerous Guardian associates (Claims, Underwriting, Finance, Actuarial, Audit) and on a regular basis with external entities including reinsurers and various auditors.

You will

• Ensure reinsurer and policy level information is accurate for risk accumulation, inforce management, billing and reporting purposes
• Ensure reinsurance agreement requirements and statutory compliance regulations are met
• Develop reinsurance subject matter expertise to support inquiries from reinsurers and internal department.
• Billing preparation, communication and settlement of Due to\from Reinsurers
• Process accounting journals, payment request and prepare general ledger account reconciliations.
• Partner with Underwriting, Claims and Product Management departments.
• Prepare statutory reporting policy exhibits and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with operational and financial controls
• Support audit process and inquiries from reinsurers, external and internal auditors
• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance controls and efficiencies
• Assist with development of Administrative System enhancement request and testing.

You have

• 2+ years Life insurance/reinsurance administration experience
• Intermediate level Microsoft Excel experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, manage priorities and meet deadlines
• Basic Accounting journal and payment processing experience is a plus

Location

Remote role with occasional travel to one or more of these sites: Bethlehem PA, Hudson Yards NYC, Holmdel NJ, or Pittsfield MA

The Reinsurance Specialist will provide administration, reporting and accounting support for Individual Market’s reinsurance operations.

Salary Range$68,020.00 - $102,025.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.