Broker

Willis Towers Watson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private health insurance

Pension with matched contributions

Hybrid working

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson is seeking an experienced Broker to join our expanding International Casualty Direct & Facultative (D&F) team. You will manage complex placements, build client relationships, and contribute to the growth and strategic direction of our global D&F offering.

Working with clients, underwriters, and colleagues across our international network, you will structure placements, negotiate terms, support business development, and ensure governance and documentation standards are met.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Insurance Broking or Underwriting.
• Strong knowledge of the London and international (re)insurance markets.
• Experience placing casualty, reinsurance, facultative, or complex commercial risks.
• A proven ability to negotiate effectively and build lasting relationships with clients and underwriters.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and technical broking capability with the ability to explain complex insurance solutions clearly.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to work independently when required.
• ACII qualification (or working towards it) is preferred.
• A second language would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with Power BI and PPL is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong understanding of clients' businesses, risk profiles, and insurance requirements to deliver tailored placement solutions.
• Develop and execute effective placement strategies by identifying appropriate markets and negotiating with insurers and reinsurers.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with clients, underwriters, and internal stakeholders across the business.
• Support the preparation of client presentations, programme structures, pricing models, and placement documentation.
• Work closely with Account Executives and Sales teams to structure competitive and profitable solutions.
• Identify opportunities to retain, grow, and develop existing client relationships while supporting new business initiatives.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of prospects, contribute to business development activity, and support responses to new business opportunities and RFPs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialist teams to deliver technical expertise and cross-selling opportunities.
• Ensure all placements and documentation comply with regulatory requirements, internal governance, and contract certainty standards.
• Maintain accurate records across relevant systems and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Keep up to date with market developments, products, and industry trends to provide expert advice to clients.

Skills

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Collaboration

Industry knowledge

Education

ACII (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PPL

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced Broker to join our growing International Casualty Direct & Facultative (D&F) team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing complex placements, developing client relationships, and contributing to the continued growth and strategic direction of our global D&F offering.
Working alongside a highly experienced team, you will collaborate with clients, underwriters, and colleagues across our international network to deliver innovative placement solutions while supporting business development initiatives.

The Role:

• Build a strong understanding of clients' businesses, risk profiles, and insurance requirements to deliver tailored placement solutions.
• Develop and execute effective placement strategies by identifying appropriate markets and negotiating with insurers and reinsurers.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with clients, underwriters, and internal stakeholders across the business.
• Support the preparation of client presentations, programme structures, pricing models, and placement documentation.
• Work closely with Account Executives and Sales teams to structure competitive and profitable solutions.
• Identify opportunities to retain, grow, and develop existing client relationships while supporting new business initiatives.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of prospects, contribute to business development activity, and support responses to new business opportunities and RFPs.
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialist teams to deliver technical expertise and cross-selling opportunities.
• Ensure all placements and documentation comply with regulatory requirements, internal governance, and contract certainty standards.
• Maintain accurate records across relevant systems and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Keep up to date with market developments, products, and industry trends to provide expert advice to clients.
  

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• Solid experience in Insurance Broking or Underwriting.
• Strong knowledge of the London and international (re)insurance markets.
• Experience placing casualty, reinsurance, facultative, or complex commercial risks.
• A proven ability to negotiate effectively and build lasting relationships with clients and underwriters.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and technical broking capability with the ability to explain complex insurance solutions clearly.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to work independently when required.
• ACII qualification (or working towards it) is preferred.
• A second language would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with Power BI and PPL is desirable.

What We Offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes 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. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an 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]