Location: Flexible, Canada or International (Remote with travel required)
Language: Advanced written and verbal English communication skills required
Compensation: Competitive executive compensation package, including a base salary starting at $200,000+, annual bonus opportunity, and additional incentives based on experience and qualifications.

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a growing organization in the insurance and risk management sector to hire a Vice President, Reinsurance. This is a unique opportunity to lead a specialized global reinsurance portfolio while working alongside experienced underwriting, business development, and executive leadership teams.

This role is ideal for a technically strong reinsurance professional who enjoys building relationships, supporting business growth, and operating in an entrepreneurial environment. You'll play a key role in managing treaty reinsurance programs, strengthening broker and partner relationships, and supporting portfolio growth across international markets.

What's In It for You

• Opportunity to lead a specialized global reinsurance portfolio
• Exposure to North American, Asia-Pacific, Latin American, and European markets
• A highly collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Significant autonomy and visibility with executive leadership
• International travel and industry networking opportunities
• The chance to help shape and grow an evolving business area

Your Responsibilities

• You'll lead the execution and management of treaty and facultative reinsurance programs across multiple regions.
• You'll partner closely with underwriting teams to evaluate risk, profitability, and portfolio performance.
• You'll strengthen relationships with brokers, reinsurers, and key industry partners to support business growth.
• You'll oversee reinsurance negotiations, renewals, placements, and contract management activities.
• You'll support international market expansion initiatives through technical underwriting expertise and market knowledge.
• You'll mentor and support a small team of underwriting and business development professionals.
• You'll monitor market trends and emerging risks to identify opportunities and support informed decision-making.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive insurance and reinsurance experience
• Strong treaty reinsurance and underwriting expertise, ideally within Life and/or Accident & Health lines
• Experience negotiating and managing relationships with brokers, reinsurers, and international stakeholders
• Exposure to global markets, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, or Latin America
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams or mentoring professionals
• Strong analytical, commercial, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to travel internationally as required

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We're looking for someone who is technically strong, commercially minded, and excited by the opportunity to build relationships and grow a global portfolio. This is a role with real autonomy, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a collaborative and experienced team."

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.