Contract Drafter

Howden

  • New York
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    Under moderate supervision of experienced contract drafters, draft reinsurance contracts, interests and liabilities agreements and related documents in coordination with brokers, clients and reinsurers. As a Junior Contract Drafter, you will create, develop and maintain reinsurance contract documentation and use your knowledge of insurance/reinsurance concepts to assist broker teams with myriad projects.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew York

    Description

    Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. ​ ​

    About Role

    • As a Junior Contract Drafter, you will create, develop and maintain reinsurance contract documentation and use your knowledge of insurance/reinsurance concepts to assist broker teams with myriad projects.
    •  Under moderate supervision of experienced contract drafters, draft reinsurance contracts, interests and liabilities agreements and related documents in coordination with brokers, clients and reinsurers.
    • Interpret and assess contracts and perform quality assurance review to ensure contract wording reflects intent of reinsurance negotiations.
    • Provide technical guidance to colleagues, brokers, clients and reinsurers as appropriate regarding reinsurance concepts and contract language application.
    • Participate in Request for Proposal and sales presentations by recommending coverage and wording enhancements.
    • Promote, build and maintain relationships with brokers, clients and reinsurers. Understand issues, resolve problems and review working practices.
    • Participate in department meetings to share opinions, ideas, knowledge and solutions, and work to maintain best practices.
    • Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Four Year College Degree (B.S. or B.A.) or equivalent experience
    • Law Degree (J.D.) helpful but not required

    • Minimum of 0-2 years of experience with reinsurance contracts
    • Extensive MS Word experience and expertise
    • Experience with Adobe and Microsoft Office products
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Excellent organization skills
    • Legally authorized to work in the US

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