Reinsurance Accountant

The Opportunity

The Captive Reinsurance Accountant role provides crucial support in the evaluation and management of reinsurance contracts, claims, and relationships with reinsurers. The role is key to ensuring compliance with company policies, efficient claim settlement, and effective communication and collaboration with reinsurers. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to the generation of insightful reinsurance reports and analysis to support informed decision-making within the organization.

In This Role You Will Execute On

Prepare technical, financial accounting of premium, claim and reserves based on statement of accounts or on bordereaux

Review and analyze reinsurance contracts to ensure adherence to company policies and guidelines

Manage the processing and settlement of reinsurance claims, ensuring accuracy and efficiency

Generate reinsurance reports and conduct analysis to support decision-making

Consult internal stakeholders on Statutory and Reinsurance Accounting expertise and guidance

Develop and maintain effective relationships with reinsurers

Drive continuous process improvement and standardization; actively identify areas for process improvement and inefficiencies

Join relevant training sessions to maintain current relevant knowledge and of the system, processes, and changes

Keep SOP/training guides up to date for role and processes in collaboration with Captive Account Executives

Perform other duties and special projects as requested

In This Role You Will Need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably Accounting or Finance

Minimum of 3 years of experience in reinsurance accounting, insurance or similar financial area

Proficiency in MS Office, primarily Excel, Outlook, Teams

Skilled at building and maintaining internal and external (carrier) relationships

Strong attention to detail and focus on metrics

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English

Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability and willingness to travel by car or airplane for meetings, conferences, or other business-related functions

Why Hylant?

Since 1935, Hylant has been a family‑owned insurance brokerage built on relationships, trust, and a people‑first mindset. We believe great work is rooted in understanding people — our clients, our communities, and each other — and delivering thoughtful solutions that rise above the expected.

Anything But Typical. Everything for You. isn’t just a message; it’s how we show up. It reflects a culture where people come first, careers are supported with purpose, and going above and beyond is the standard, not the exception. At Hylant, you’re more than an employee, you’re part of a team that treats one another like family and works together to make a meaningful impact.

Originally posted on Himalayas