Account Executive - Transport - Fixed Term Contract

WTW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Group income protection

Pension scheme (matched contributions)

Hybrid working

Volunteer day

Share scheme

Cycle-to-work

Dental and optical cover

Critical illness protection

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson in the UK is seeking an Account Executive on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave within the GB Retail Transportation Team. You will manage a Transport client portfolio, deliver first-class servicing, and collaborate with broking teams to optimise placements and growth.

You’ll support renewals, mid-term adjustments, and market submissions, while monitoring performance and contributing to budgeting and revenue tracking. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial insurance clients, ideally within the Transport sector.
• All-Inclusive knowledge of commercial insurance products, markets, and insurance principles.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering excellent service.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams to achieve client and business objectives.
• Strong digital literacy and confidence using systems, processes, and technology to support client delivery.
• Degree-level education, professional insurance qualifications (e.g. ACII), or progress towards a qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with a portfolio of Transport clients, acting as a trusted day-to-day contact and delivering high-quality service.
• Support the delivery of client servicing activities, including renewals, mid-term adjustments, and ongoing account management.
• Prepare client documentation, including reports, renewal presentations, and market submissions.
• Work closely with broking teams and insurers to support placement strategies and secure the best outcomes for clients.
• Monitor portfolio performance, contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and revenue tracking activities.
• Identify client needs and market developments, supporting retention initiatives and account growth opportunities.
• Contribute to new business activity by supporting opportunities to win, retain, and develop profitable Transport sector clients.

Skills

Commercial insurance knowledge

Client relationship building

Organisational skills

Digital literacy

Team collaboration

Insurance principles

Education

Degree-level education

ACII qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Description

Join our GB Retail Transportation Team as an Account Executive on a 12-month fixed-term contract providing maternity leave cover.

You will support a portfolio of Transport clients and prospects, delivering exceptional client service while contributing to retention, growth, and new business opportunities. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will develop strong sector knowledge and help provide tailored insurance and risk management solutions across Rail, Bus & Coach, Haulage & Logistics, and Transport Infrastructure clients.

The Role

• Manage relationships with a portfolio of Transport clients, acting as a trusted day-to-day contact and delivering high-quality service.
• Support the delivery of client servicing activities, including renewals, mid-term adjustments, and ongoing account management.
• Prepare client documentation, including reports, renewal presentations, and market submissions.
• Work closely with broking teams and insurers to support placement strategies and secure the best outcomes for clients.
• Monitor portfolio performance, contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and revenue tracking activities.
• Identify client needs and market developments, supporting retention initiatives and account growth opportunities.
• Contribute to new business activity by supporting opportunities to win, retain, and develop profitable Transport sector clients.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Experience managing commercial insurance clients, ideally within the Transport sector.
• All-Inclusive knowledge of commercial insurance products, markets, and insurance principles.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering excellent service.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams to achieve client and business objectives.
• Strong digital literacy and confidence using systems, processes, and technology to support client delivery.
• Degree-level education, professional insurance qualifications (e.g. ACII), or progress towards a qualification would be advantageous.

What we offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally.

• 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge.
• private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind.
• Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community.

• hybrid working options
• access to an employee assistance programme
• a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community
• electric vehicle car scheme
• share scheme
• cycle-to-work programme
• dental and optical cover
• critical illness protection
• and much more

Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]