Junior Project Broker

Willis Towers Watson; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm is seeking a Junior Project Broker in Bristol. This role involves developing an understanding of the insurance market, managing relationships with underwriters, and participating in meetings. The ideal candidate will have some commercial insurance experience and be ACII qualified or working towards it. The position offers a hybrid working style, promoting flexibility and collaboration within a vibrant team.

Qualifications

• Some commercial insurance experience is required.
• ACII qualification or progress towards it.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend insurer meetings to understand various markets.
• Manage relationships and negotiate placements with insurers.
• Create relationships with underwriters in key markets.
• Prepare client market presentations.

Skills

Commercial insurance experience

Good communication skills

Presentation abilities

Negotiation skills

Good IT skills with Excel

Education

ACII qualified or working towards qualification

Job description

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some commercial insurance experience to develop their career. You may be currently working as a Client Advisor / Account Handler / CSE or similar within a regional or larger broker or alternatively be working as an Underwriter and looking for a change of direction. As a Junior Project Broker, you will work closely with the placement teams who are responsible for the programme design and placement of a range of industry sectors into the Regional, London and international insurance markets. We will offer you a bespoke development plan and the opportunity to work with our clients based in both Wales & West & Reading. You will be joining an, experienced, successful, vibrant and diverse team.

The Role

• Attend and participate in insurer meetings that will allow you to understand state of the Regional, London and International insurance markets.
• Ability to manage relationships and negotiate placements with the insurance market
• Create and grow relationships with underwriters in the Regional and London markets
• Identify appropriate markets and determine placing strategy
• Assist in preparing insightful client and prospect market presentations
• Collaborate with technical wordings and service teams to understand and articulate technical reviews and programme design
• Develop an understanding of the WTW analytical tools and use them to help structure an insurance programme.
• Ability to adapt quickly and easily to changing workload conditions and requirements
• Understand a client or prospect’s business, situations, opportunities, problems and key issues
• Understand and ensure ongoing compliance with Willis Towers Watson guidelines and procedures.

Qualifications

• Some commercial insurance experience
• ACII qualified or able to work towards this qualification
• A knowledge of the insurance market in order to address client and technical issues
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A motivated self-starter with a clear ability to use initiative when required
• Good presentation abilities
• Ability to assimilate and apply large volumes of information rapidly
• Good negotiation skills coupled with the ability to be flexible and innovative
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• Able to prioritise, manage deadlines and work under pressure
• Good IT skills with excellent Excel usage capability

Equal Opportunity Employer

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.