AVP, Claims Operations Analyst - Reinsurance

AVP, Claims Operations Analyst - Reinsurance

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an AVP, Claims Operations Analyst - Reinsurance in our SompoRe Claims team. The Assistant Vice President, Claims Operations Analyst - Reinsurance is responsible for supporting the operational effectiveness, governance framework, third-party oversight, and data-led performance management of the Global Reinsurance Claims function. The role combines claims operations responsibilities with control and governance oversight, performance monitoring of outsourced claims services, and development of management information and analytical insight to support operational excellence across the claims portfolio.

Location: This position can be based out of our London office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our Business, Your Impact, Our Opportunity

What you’ll be doing:

• Support claims operations by overseeing workflows, procedures, service standards, documentation, and process effectiveness across the Global Reinsurance Claims function.
• Strengthen controls and governance by monitoring key controls, supporting SOX and non-SOX activities, coordinating reviews, tracking issues, and assisting with audit and assurance activity.
• Oversee third-party providers by monitoring service levels, KPIs, reporting, data quality, issues, actions, and vendor governance routines.
• Develop reporting and analytics by producing MI, dashboards, KPI reporting, and data-led insights on claims operations, controls, vendor performance, and service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process gaps, control weaknesses, reporting issues, and operational risks, and supporting practical, sustainable solutions.
• Support compliance and collaboration by working with Claims, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Data, and Technology teams while promoting audit readiness, accountability, and strong documentation standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant relevant claims experience, ideally gained in insurance or reinsurance claims handling, with demonstrable experience in complex reinsurance claims.
• Strong experience in Specialty reinsurance claims handling, particularly in non-proportional claims across one or more of the following lines of business: Marine & Energy, Trade Credit & Surety, Aviation, and Engineering.
• Relevant experience in claims operations, claims governance, claims controls, management information, operational reporting, or a similar function within insurance or reinsurance.
• Good understanding of claims processes, operational controls, governance requirements, and compliance considerations in a regulated environment.
• Experience supporting control reviews, audit activity, remediation tracking, governance reporting, or related oversight activities.
• Experience reviewing operational data, service metrics, and management information, with the ability to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Experience working with third-party providers, outsourced services, or vendor performance oversight would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical capability and sound judgment in assessing operational issues, performance data, and control-related information.
• Ability to interpret and present data clearly and translate findings into practical insights and recommendations.
• Strong written and spoken English skills are essential.
• Strong digital literacy and confidence using business software and reporting tools; advanced Excel skills are expected, and experience with Power BI, SQL, or similar tools would be advantageous.
• Good practical knowledge of governance, audit, and regulatory requirements relevant to claims operations would be beneficial.
• Relevant professional qualifications, or progress towards them, would be advantageous but are not essential.
• Reinsurance experience would be beneficial.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees. Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.

Below is a summary of some of the benefits we offer, which may vary depending on the country:

• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Who We Are And What We Stand For

At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide. Life at Sompo page

Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.

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