Business Partner - Willis Networks

WTW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Group income protection

Defined contribution pension scheme (e

Job summary

Willis Networks within WTW seeks an experienced Insurance Relationship Manager to manage a panel of Network Members and work with Insurer Partners to deliver value and growth. You’ll build trusted partnerships, develop placement strategies, and identify opportunities to support business growth.

As the main point of contact, you’ll connect Network Members with Willis and insurer solutions, analysing market data and driving revenue across your portfolio while maintaining high standards of client

Qualifications

• Experience managing insurance broker relationships and developing accounts within the SME insurance market.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to build mutually beneficial relationships.
• Excellent relationship management, communication and presentation skills with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple Network Member and Insurer Partner relationships.
• Commercially minded with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to revenue growth.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data and business information into actionable recommendations.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the wider business.
• A strong commitment to client service, market integrity and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong understanding of Network Members’ businesses, objectives and strategies, ensuring they access the right elements of the Willis Networks proposition at the right time.
• Manage relationships with selected Network Members across the UK, understanding their placement strategies and working with appropriate insurer markets to deliver effective solutions.
• Develop strong relationships with Insurer Partners, providing insight, identifying opportunities and resolving issues for Network Members.
• Identify and deliver opportunities that support Network Member development, insurer engagement and Willis Networks growth.
• Deliver agreed revenue growth and operating income targets across your portfolio.
• Maintain clear action plans and demonstrate progress and delivery against agreed objectives.
• Analyse business plans, data and market situations to provide informed recommendations and practical solutions.

Skills

Relationship management

Influencing

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation skills

Planning & organization

Time management

Commercial mindset

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent working

Team collaboration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Networks Division for an experienced Insurance Relationship Manager to join our Business Partner Team.

Reporting to the Head of Client Service , you will manage relationships with a panel of Network Members and work closely with key Insurer Partners. You will be responsible for delivering value through the Willis Networks proposition, building trusted partnerships and identifying opportunities to support business growth.

As a key point of contact for your Network Members, you will develop a strong understanding of their businesses, objectives and placement strategies, connecting them with the right Willis and insurer solutions. Working closely with the wider team, you will also develop strong relationships with Insurer Partners, providing market insight, identifying opportunities and helping to resolve issues.

About Willis Networks

Established in 1999, WTW Networks is one of the best known and most progressive insurance networks in the UK. The Network provides members with enhanced access to insurer markets, specialist Willis expertise, exclusive products, training and support across areas including marketing, compliance and strategic development. We work closely with a defined panel of Insurer Partners to create opportunities and deliver value for our members.

The Role

• Build a strong understanding of Network Members’ businesses, objectives and strategies, ensuring they access the right elements of the Willis Networks proposition at the right time.


• Manage relationships with selected Network Members across the UK, understanding their placement strategies and working with appropriate insurer markets to deliver effective solutions.


• Develop strong relationships with Insurer Partners, providing insight, identifying opportunities and resolving issues for Network Members.


• Identify and deliver opportunities that support Network Member development, insurer engagement and Willis Networks growth.


• Deliver agreed revenue growth and operating income targets across your portfolio.


• Maintain clear action plans and demonstrate progress and delivery against agreed objectives.


• Analyse business plans, data and market situations to provide informed recommendations and practical solutions.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Experience managing insurance broker relationships and developing accounts, ideally within the SME insurance market.


• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build mutually beneficial relationships and achieve positive outcomes.


• Excellent relationship management, communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.


• Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple Network Member and Insurer Partner relationships.


• Commercially minded, with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to revenue growth.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and business information into actionable recommendations.


• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the wider business.


• A strong commitment to client service, market integrity and delivering high-quality outcomes.

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]