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Keyla Roman

Miami,FL

Summary

Reinsurance professional with 15 years of demonstrated understanding of reinsurance planning, standards, operational, and compliance requirements. Well-organized with a methodical nature and strong attention to detail.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President, Operations

Wahr Re LLC
Miami, FL
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Participated in the development and implementation of new strategies and policies that achieved long-term business objectives and provided strong and sustainable services.
  • Hired and trained personnel, managed financial, operational and human resources; worked payroll and hiring for the company.
  • Managed and evaluated performance of staff, as well as collaborated regarding pay, performance management, employment, and staffing dedicated to the product line.
  • Established solid relationships with external stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and strategic partners.
  • Presented and analyzed the progress of strategies and initiatives with senior business leaders.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business fluidity and productivity.
  • Represented the company at industry conferences and events.
  • Collaborated with legal teams, accounting and other professionals to review and maintain compliance with regulations.

Senior Vice President, Operations

Relm Insurance Ltd.
Miami, FL
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Launched business development strategies that increased gross written premium by 369% in its second year of operations.
  • Worked directly with the CEO on company improvements, planning, visits to brokers and potential clients; efficient customer services; and increased in company profits.
  • Led the development of strategic marketing plans that generated sales growth.
  • Developed measurement tools, budgets, dashboards and periodic reports; blockchain-based policy implementation.
  • Worked directly with the Bermuda Monetary Authority, Third Party Administration Claims service, UK Tax Services provider, and others.
  • Lead the Financial Lines portfolio Underwriting Assistants.
  • Drive team performance, coached employees, and supported their development.

AVP, Financial Analyst

Swiss Re America
Miami, FL
06.2015 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for the preparation and presentation of the Latin America and Canada Plausibility Meeting, that included multiple tasks: working with different internal stakeholders, preparing expenses, EVM and GAAP processes, reports on Atrium's offers, preparation of GAAP variance differences, Direct Closing Entries, and preparation and reporting of the annual Latin America and Canadian Non-Life book of business.
  • Interacted with Actuarial and Technical Accounting departments, for analysis of premium development from previous years, regarding the validation of reports of premiums issued and premiums earned from Cedents.
  • End User Applications Project Manager for the FP&A Americas team, and six-month job rotation within the Business Development team in Latin America.

Sr. Technical Associate

Swiss Re America
Miami, FL
07.2012 - 12.2019
  • Assisted Client Manager with support for a Commutation Project in Venezuela. Provided activity information, presentation of configurations, subscriptions and contracts, customer management and registrations for both Customer Markets or Business Services.
  • Managed the Treaty submission process, including contract reviews and comparison, with highlights of contract changes back to UW/CM.
  • Responsible for data quality and input into Swiss Re underwriting and client management tools and systems for Latin America Treaty Non-life book of business.
  • Coordinated with Underwriting and Contracts to ensure that requirements are documented and maintained according to local requirements.
  • Helped to ensure that the Market Business Unit complies with Organizational Risk Management (audits), PNOCs, 9 months Compliance and Contractual Certainty.
  • Helped Client Managers with presentations and reports using internal (SRS, IUF) and external (SNL and AM Best) tools, running reports as needed and integrating them into standardized presentations such as CEO briefings and strategy documents.
  • Participated in Swiss Re initiatives, such as being part of Survey Squad for employee survey and contract review simplification project.

Sr. Underwriting Assistant

Liberty International Underwriters
Miami, FL
03.2008 - 07.2010
  • Worked on meeting production targets by identifying exposures for rating and pricing, negotiating terms and conditions with Reinsurance Brokers.
  • Prepared quotes and bind coverage within deadlines for Facultative Energy and Construction Accounts for the Latin America book of business.
  • Managed, analyzed and certified accurate data on a quarterly basis, for the EQECAT Catastrophic Model throughout Latin America and the Caribbean existing book of business for the Miami and Brazil office.
  • Assisted with the preparation and compilation of LIU's own Energy Policy.
  • Interacted with the Finance and Compliance departments to resolve discrepancies and/or problems.
  • Assisted with staff training and mentoring with LIU systems program.
  • Participated in underwriting meetings with brokers and clients.

Branch Administrator

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Miami, FL
05.2007 - 03.2008
  • In charged of opening all new accounts in the branch.
  • Prepared reviews of account activity for the Branch Manager. Compiled and coordinated statistics reports, and provided all information and details to the Investment Advisors.
  • Managed the daily operation of the branch, meetings, and support to the Investment Advisors.

Education

Online Media Lab - Cryptocurrency

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
06-2021

BBA - Finance

University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR
06-2006

Skills

  • Organizational Development
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Cost Analysis and Savings
  • Operations Management
  • Strategy Development
  • Financial Modeling
  • Variance Analysis
  • Budgetary Planning
  • Report Preparation
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Vice President, Operations

Wahr Re LLC
08.2022 - 10.2023

Senior Vice President, Operations

Relm Insurance Ltd.
01.2020 - 12.2021

AVP, Financial Analyst

Swiss Re America
06.2015 - 12.2019

Sr. Technical Associate

Swiss Re America
07.2012 - 12.2019

Sr. Underwriting Assistant

Liberty International Underwriters
03.2008 - 07.2010

Branch Administrator

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
05.2007 - 03.2008

Online Media Lab - Cryptocurrency

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

BBA - Finance

University of Puerto Rico

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