Gary Penton

Experience

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  American Express

  Sept 2008 - now

  Leading the team that handles the overall risk management and direction for the reinsurance (quota shares) business of American Express.Developing best-in-class reporting capabilities, being able to evaluate large volumes of information and present it in a clear, concise and meaningful manner up to board level.Officer (Vice President) of the Board for the American Express Reinsurance Entity.Specific responsibility for risk assessment, claim reserving and growing the portfolio. Show less Business advisory controllership, supporting international insurance services within American Express.- Provided business advisory support & accounting transaction guidance to all new insurance 3rd party deal constructs, to both fee insurance and card benefits- Supporting remediation activities, creating remediation models and presenting these to the FCA, FOS and external audit teams- Business consultancy support regarding proposed launches into new markets, including the existing and proposed Loyalty Partner Insurance markets Show less My responsibilities as an MI analyst range from daily operation centre reporting (including front end database building and maintenance) to month end product reporting for the Marketing teams. It is my job to streamline this process where necessary whilst maintaining accurate and concise information. The financial analyst part of my role includes completing the monthly financial reporting and management decks, including the business unit review and monthly accruals and financial processes. As well as assisting with the planning process, whilst helping to identify any opportunities and risks Show less

  • Director - International Insurance Programme Enablement

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Senior Manager - International Partnerships & Business Development

    Jul 2022 - Apr 2024

  • Senior Consulting Manager, Global Insights & Advisory

    Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Snr Mgr – Risk/Reinsurance Performance & Reporting Lead

    Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Risk / Reinsurance Performance Manager - International Insurance Services

    Nov 2015 - Dec 2018

  • Finance Manager, Business Advisory Controllership

    Apr 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Project Analyst

    Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Finance & MI Analyst

    Apr 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Financial Analyst (UK LFO Team)

    Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Insurance Services - Customer Service Rep

    Sept 2008 - Apr 2010