Contract Drafter
Howden · New York, 1350 Avenue Of The Americas, United States
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