Account Executive

Willis Towers Watson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension scheme with matched up to 10%

Hybrid working

Employee assistance programme

Volunteer day

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson is seeking a role to support a portfolio of large, complex clients within Property and Casualty, working with a North American Casualty team to shape the group's global strategy. You will engage in placement management, renewal negotiations, and cross-border collaboration with London insurers and US colleagues, delivering tailored risk solutions.

This fast-paced, growth-focused position offers significant opportunities to develop within a high-growth team, with hybrid

Qualifications

• Relevant insurance industry experience (preferred).
• Degree level education or comparable industry experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong problem solving, planning, and numeracy.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage competing timelines.
• Proactive, fast learner who works well in a team.
• Strong relationship builder in client-facing contexts.
• Solutions-driven with ability to own/manage multiple processes.

Responsibilities

• Support brokers in negotiating and placing complex liability programs for clients.
• Prepare underwriting submissions for distribution to London insurers in coordination with US colleagues.
• Demonstrate knowledge of London Market Reform Contracts including quote, binder, and policy review.
• Lead renewal market presentations/negotiations and provide recommendations.
• Maximise revenue from new and existing clients through efficient placement support, facilities, and markets.
• Ensure transparency of agency and other commitments to carriers and clients.
• Ensure compliant processing of contracts per FCA and contract certainty requirements.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospects.
• Maintain relationships with US retail networks and client servicing teams for coordinated client service.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you will support a portfolio of large, complex clients within Property and Casualty, working with a North American Casualty team to help shape the group's global strategy. You will engage in placement management, renewal negotiations, and cross-border collaboration with London insurers and US colleagues, delivering tailored risk solutions. The role combines client service excellence with technical insurance know-how to optimise revenue and ensure compliant contracts. This is a fast-paced, growth-focused position with significant opportunities to develop within a high-growth team. Pay / Benefits

Responsibilities

• Support brokers in negotiating and placing complex liability programs for clients
• Prepare underwriting submissions for distribution to London insurers in coordination with US colleagues
• Demonstrate knowledge of London Market Reform Contracts including quote, binder, and policy review
• Lead renewal market presentations/negotiations and provide recommendations
• Maximise revenue from new and existing clients through efficient placement support, facilities, and markets
• Ensure transparency of agency and other commitments to carriers and clients
• Ensure compliant processing of contracts per FCA and contract certainty requirements
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospects
• Maintain relationships with US retail networks and client servicing teams for coordinated client service
• Respond to ad hoc client service requirements and new business introductions
• Identify cross-selling opportunities with colleagues across the business
• Understand client risk management needs and deliver tailored service
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal partners
• Manage changes in client circumstances to align cover with needs
• Liaise internally to maintain consistent approach when needs cross into other WTW specialties
• Apply business unit policies and procedures and provide expertise as needed
• Communicate effectively with clients, markets, and others to maximise service delivery
• Maintain knowledge of internal WTW and industry systems and metrics
• Coordinate with offshore processing centres for timely premium payments
• Support peers with timely administration of client accounts

Qualifications

• Relevant insurance industry experience (preferred)
• Degree level education or comparable industry experience
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong problem solving, planning, and numeracy
• Detail oriented with ability to manage competing timelines
• Proactive, fast learner who works well in a team
• Strong relationship builder in client-facing contexts
• Solutions-driven with ability to own/manage multiple processes

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave
• private healthcare
• pension scheme with matched contributions up to 10%
• hybrid working
• employee assistance programme
• volunteer day