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Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer. We anticipate and manage risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is the commercial insurance arm of the Swiss Re Group. We offer innovative insurance solutions to large and midsized multinational corporations from our approximately 50 locations worldwide. We help clients mitigate their risk exposure, whilst our industry-leading claims service provides them with additional peace of mind.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. Swiss Re Corporate Solutions embraces a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.
About the role
Temporary position (6 months contract) to manage the accuracy and integrity of premium accounting records submitted via business partners to ensure accurate and prompt recording and payment of premium balances due to and from Corporate Solutions. Provide accurate reporting to management and stakeholders.
- Ensure the premium balances are accurately accounted and collected within terms of trade
- Evaluate submissions and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve disparities
- Manage, develop and maintain a thorough understanding of assigned portfolio.
- Actively contribute to team and Company goals and KPI's, including key debt targets.
- Provide a quality service through continuously improving the efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
- Ensure all control reports are reviewed and actions taken monthly and signed off by the TL.
- Develop own technical skills and commercial awareness through on the job training, internal training courses, job rotations and self-study.
- Delivering on projects, tasks and other duties as specified by Team Leader.
- Constantly seek to enhance the quality of the data received by recommending areas for improvement.
- Manage and organise own work effectively to ensure that agreed priorities and deadlines are achieved.
- To investigate, analyse and interpret data, providing written and verbal reports as required.
- Own and progress issues, liaising with other departments or more senior members where required.
- Understand and adhere to guidelines and controls, working within the process framework
- Respond in a complete, timely and professional manner to all correspondence from stakeholders.
- Collaborate and maintain excellent working relationships with team members, internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist and support other team members in training and workload management.
Key skills
- Previous experience in Technical Accounting / Credit Control would be preferred but not essential as training given
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to demonstrate a clear and articulate standard of written and verbal communication.
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
- Ability to work independently and to carry out tasks to completion within given parameters.
- Self-starter with energy and enthusiasm for tackling workloads and has an eye for detail.
- Clearly demonstrate a "ONE TEAM" ethic, willing to go the extra mile.
- Client focused and results orientated.
- Good problem solving, analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Willingness to motivate and support other team members.
- Take ownership of their work and always strive to do better.
- Excellent time management.
- Ability to learn and use new technology and software tools.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working within the London Market insurance or reinsurance industry would be beneficial
- CII qualification or studying towards a CII qualification.
- Experience of working within a corporate environment, ideally with an insurance premium administration or Technical Accounting background.
- Understanding of Market Reform Contracts and endorsements.
- Understanding of the London Market Bureau
- Good Mathematical, English and Comprehension skills.
- Experience in providing excellent customer service.
- Good computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel)
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