Broker - Direct & Facultative

Willis Towers Watson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Group income protection

Pension scheme with company match up 0

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson seeks a Broker to join the Aerospace GB Team in London, delivering tailored placement solutions and servicing existing clients while developing new business across international markets.

You will negotiate with insurers, manage client relationships, prepare presentations, and collaborate with Account Executives to structure competitive, profitable solutions. ACII preferred, strong MS Office skills required.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Insurance Broking or Underwriting.
• Strong knowledge of the London and international insurance markets.
• Experience placing complex and non complex Aerospace risks.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively and build lasting relationships with clients and underwriters.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Insurance broking

Aerospace risk knowledge

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

MS Office

Education

ACII qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Broker to join our Aerospace GB Team in London, which sits within Global Aviation & Space. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team as a Broker, responsible for placing and servicing existing clients, developing new business and building strong relationships with clients and insurance markets. 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.
• 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 insurance markets.
• Experience placing complex and non complex Aerospace 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.

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]