
Market Security Analyst
- Chelmsford, Essex
- Permanent
- Full-time
OverviewDo you want to have a significant effect on the insurance and reinsurance sector? We are looking for a Market Security Analyst to be part of our team. Work in a lively, collaborative environment where your knowledge aids in maintaining financial stability, compliance, and operational integrity.Join us to play a key role in risk management and compliance, assessing (re)insurers, managing records, and offering market security insights to protect our business and clients.How you'll make an impact
- Ensure the company collaborates with financially secure and compliant (re)insurers.
- Engage proactively in Market Security Committee meetings, offering administrative and analytical assistance.
- Collaborate with the Market Security Coordinator, Committee Chair, and team members to guarantee the efficient operation of the Market Security function.
- Guarantee the compliant onboarding of (re)insurers according to regulatory and internal guidelines.
- Conduct ongoing due diligence to assess the financial stability and compliance of placing (re)insurers.
- Act as a point of escalation for complex queries related to substandard markets, company structure changes, and compliance issues.
- Liaise directly with insurers to clarify their structure, business profile, and documentation (e.g., financial reports, profit & loss statements).
- Monitor rating movements from agencies such as AM Best, Moody’s, and S&P, providing timely updates to the business.
- Use internal and external analysis systems to review (re)insurer financials.
- Prepare updates, including security downgrade announcements, for collaborators in UK businesses.
- Maintain and assess the Market Security List, verifying the accuracy and currency of all information.
- Maintain and publish approved Market Security lists, ensuring records are always current and accessible.
- Compile and distribute information packets for Market Security Committee meetings in accordance with internal protocols.
- Capture meeting minutes, track actions, and follow up on post-meeting plans.
- Support the Market Security Coordinator by handling ad-hoc business inquiries, such as client information and assistance.
- Offer supervision and support to the UK Market Security function as needed.
- Assist the Market Security Coordinator and Chair by drafting reports, presentations, and updates.
- Work together with brokers, account teams, and collaborators to make sure clients are matched with financially stable and compliant carriers.
- Share Market Security policies and Terms of Reference with the Market Security Committee.
- Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in the insurance and reinsurance markets.
- Basic knowledge of general insurance (London Market / Lloyd’s and Industry) products, services, and a good understanding of underlying legal principles and practices relating to risk.
- Experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry, particularly in market security or compliance roles.
- Familiarity with rating agencies and their methodologies (e.g., AM Best, Moody's, S&P).
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal, and written communication.
- Excellent organizational abilities to handle various tasks and priorities efficiently.
- Outstanding social skills, with diplomacy, tact, and empathy.
- Ability to manage complex and highly confidential information.
- Capable of independently managing various tasks and collaborating with diverse project groups.
- Proficient in quantifying data and presenting insightful analyses.
- A meticulous and thorough approach to work.
- Problem-solving approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant systems.
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
- Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
- Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
- Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
- Health cash plan or Private medical insurance
- Three fully paid volunteering days per year
- Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount
- Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan
- Critical illness cover
- Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally
- Season ticket loan
- Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase
- Emergency back-up family care
- And many more…