Principal, Reinsurance Underwriting
CurrentAs the Principal Reinsurance Underwriter at IAG New Zealand, I am responsible for driving the implementation of IAG's reinsurance strategy and coordinating reinsurance operations across New Zealand and the broader IAG Group. Key responsibilities include advising business managers as a technical expert, ensuring reinsurance treaties align with business portfolios, and preparing reports for the IAG NZ Board of Directors. Acting as a liaison on operational matters, I facilitate treaty negotiations, oversee financial transactions, and provide training to strengthen reinsurance knowledge at all organizational levels.Contributing to catastrophe modeling and exposure monitoring, I support data-driven initiatives by supplying data and insights for modeling New Zealand’s exposure. Additionally, I guide the NZ facultative reinsurance strategy, collaborating with portfolio managers and underwriters to optimize coverage and manage risk effectively.