VP, Insurance Management

Artex, Gallagher's wholly-owned subsidiary for alternative risk and capital, including fund administration, is a trusted leader and provider of diverse alternative risk and capital solutions. Established in more than 35 domiciles internationally, our global team provides creative thinking and deep expertise for our clients in the (re)insurance and alternative capital marketplace. We’re here to help our clients find a better way to reduce their total cost of risk and improve their return on capital.

Reporting directly to the Client Service Director within Artex Capital Solutions, the Vice President, Insurance Management will liaise with clients and will lead a team focused on all aspects of the provision of client services to insurance linked security entities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide management oversight of accounting and administrative services provided by team members.
• Perform a review function on specific client working paper files, management accounts and IFRS/GAAP financial statements.
• Responsible for monitoring client’s compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Review and assist with the coordination of all regulatory filings.
• Communicate to all stakeholders, the applicable compliance requirements, relevant laws and regulations, in conjunction with the Compliance Officer.
• Follow all policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and ARTEX BERMUDA internal risk control standards, assisting the Compliance Officer with remedial actions for any client related non-compliance occurrences.
• Manage and develop the team through effective delegation, communication, performance management, individual development plans and reward/recognition practices.
• Provide mentoring, coaching, technical support and training to the team.
• Monitor staff performance, providing encouragement and motivation and periodically review processes and procedures.
• Cultivate an environment that supports diversity and reflects the Gallagher Shared Values.
• To assist with development and monitoring of internal systems to ensure their effectiveness.
• Enhance your knowledge of the industry through participation in industry related educational opportunities.
• Lead and contribute to other projects as assigned.

• An accounting designation (CA, CPA, ACA, ACCA).
• At least 5 years’ recent (re)insurance experience in a financial reporting, accounting or auditing role with a (re)insurer, Insurance Manager or audit firm including 3 years’ experience of post-qualifying experience.
• 2 years of demonstrable people management experience, preferred
• Significant knowledge of the Bermuda insurance market and regulatory environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP including an excellent understanding of insurance and investment accounting standards.
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills.
• Advanced computer literacy skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience and current working knowledge of reporting from general ledger systems.
• Ability to manage teams, multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Highly motivated individual who is deadline driven and committed to delivering an excellent level of client service.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.

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On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs
• Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options
• Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Other benefits include:

• Educational expense reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness)
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements
• Paid sick days & personal days
• Employee education recognition program
• Employee referral bonus program

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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