Vice President, Insurance Management

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Hamilton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management firm is seeking a Vice President, Insurance Management in Hamilton, Scotland. The role involves leading client service delivery, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory commitments. Applicants should have an accounting designation and 5+ years of relevant experience in the insurance sector. Excellent communication, analytical skills, and team management capabilities are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of (re)insurance experience in financial reporting, accounting, or auditing.
• 2 years of people management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Bermuda insurance market and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for clients, leading service delivery and relationship building.
• Coordinate audit process and prepare financial statements.
• Manage and develop team through effective communication.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Insurance market expertise

Financial reporting skills

Team management

Education

Accounting designation (CA, CPA, ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction

At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible. As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward‑looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same. We’re a community of confidently curious problem‑solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Overview

Reporting directly to the Client Service Director within Artex Capital Solutions, the Vice President, Insurance Management will have responsibility for client business relationships and will lead a team focused on all aspects of the provision of client services to a portfolio of insurance linked security entities.

How you’ll make an impact

• Act as the primary contact for clients and take the lead on client service delivery and relationship building
• Identify and proactively provide/suggest solutions to client service issues or technical queries
• Coordination of collateralized reinsurance transformer process
• Ensuring ILS‑related insurance vehicles comply with all contractual obligations, including interest and dividend payments and provision of required information
• Oversight of the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements
• Perform a review function on specific client working paper files, management accounts and IFRS/GAAP financial statements
• Monitoring compliance with clients’ obligations and controls as well as all applicable laws, regulations and statutory filing requirements
• Coordination and management of audit process
• Interaction with client personnel and service providers
• Assisting with proposal and marketing activities
• Review meeting materials and make presentations at client meetings
• Assist with the development and maintenance of client service systems and procedures, identifying efficiencies and cost control opportunities.
• 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 training and motivation, and periodically review processes, procedures
• Other responsibilities as needed to ensure quality client service

About you

• An accounting designation (CA, CPA, ACA, ACCA).
• At least 5 years’ recent (re)insurance experience in a financial reporting, accounting or auditing role are)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.