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Charles Lawson

Westport,CT

Summary

A seasoned Reinsurance Executive, with proven success in P&L management, for both Treaty and Facultative Underwriting leading large teams of highly motivated individuals. My expertise in risk assessment and fostering continuous improvements propelled strategic client relationships and team development, showcasing financial acumen and a commitment to innovation and inclusive culture growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

North America Treaty Leader: National Clients

GENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION
Stamford, CT
03.2022 - Current
  • Lead all strategic aspects of the North American Treaty P&C business for the National and MultiNational Client base in the Americas region.
  • Responsible for entire US P&C P&L for a portfolio of $1.1bn in GWP.
  • Leadership of a large team of underwriters and actuaries to drive consistent outcomes in line with both short and long term business planning objectives.
  • Maintain a relentless external market presence with existing client base engaging with C Suite, Line of Business, and Ceded Reinsurance Buyers on a regular basis.
  • Develop and foster new client relaitonships in line with underwriting appetite, line of business expertise, and product innovation.
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture while ensuring associate and management career development in line with overall strategic goals.

SVP - Senior Treaty Account Executive

GENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION
Stamford, CT
08.2018 - 03.2022

· Develop and execute client strategies consistent with corporate underwriting goals

· Strong understanding of client needs, align corporate products and services to satisfy those needs

· lead client account teams, formulate and implement plans to achieve account objectives

· Demonstrate Munich Re Groups’ value proposition and competitive advantage to clients and prospects

· Develop, Establish and Maintain relations with clients’ senior and executive management

· Actively provide client updates to leadership and account teams

Property Fac Manager - MidAtlantic

GENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION
New York, NY
03.2017 - 08.2018
  • Property Facultative Manager for United Kingdom and Ireland Region for Open Market and Program business, managing a team of twelve.
  • Oversee a large portfolio of individual risk and program facultative business, proficient in pricing excess of loss portfolios via Excel.
  • Continuous coordination with Treaty colleagues participating on client Program and Treaty audits.
  • Well versed in all areas of Property Per Risk, Property Catastrophe, Onshore Energy, Construction & Inland Marine.
  • Conversant with both RMS and AIR Cat modelling systems.
  • Property Facultative Underwriter in New York City sourcing and servicing opportunities in Manhattan and the Tri-State Area.

Property Fac Manager: UK & Ireland

General Reinsurance
London, UK
10.2014 - 03.2017

Senior Property Fac Underwriter

General Reinsurance
New York, NY
07.2007 - 03.2017

Senior Underwriting Specialist

GENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION
London, UK
03.2012 - 10.2014

Senior Paralegal

Reilly, Janiczek, and McDevitt
Philadelphia, PA
01.2005 - 07.2007

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

The Pennsylvania State University
State College

Skills

  • Continuous improvements
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Incidents management
  • Risk assessment
  • Financial acumen
  • Change management

Timeline

North America Treaty Leader: National Clients

GENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION
03.2022 - Current

SVP - Senior Treaty Account Executive

GENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION
08.2018 - 03.2022

Property Fac Manager - MidAtlantic

GENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION
03.2017 - 08.2018

Property Fac Manager: UK & Ireland

General Reinsurance
10.2014 - 03.2017

Senior Underwriting Specialist

GENERAL REINSURANCE CORPORATION
03.2012 - 10.2014

Senior Property Fac Underwriter

General Reinsurance
07.2007 - 03.2017

Senior Paralegal

Reilly, Janiczek, and McDevitt
01.2005 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

The Pennsylvania State University
Charles Lawson