Marine Hull - Senior Client Executive

Willis Towers Watson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Group income protection

Defined contribution pension (matched

Hybrid working

Volunteer day

Share scheme

Cycle-to-work

Dental cover

Optical cover

Critical illness protection

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson is seeking a Senior Client Executive to support the strategic expansion of our Marine Hull team, including marine construction portfolio. The role focuses on client engagement, risk assessment, and tailored insurance solutions for shipowners and shipyards, with opportunities to advance into industry qualifications.

The position emphasizes relationship building, market research, and collaboration with underwriters and brokers across international markets, while supporting

Qualifications

• Shipping experience is preferred.
• Degree in Maritime Studies or related field is preferred.
• Interest in Marine insurance and willingness to develop expertise in shipowners and builders risks.
• Basic understanding of marine construction processes and insurance market dynamics.
• Willingness to pursue industry qualifications (e.g., CII) as part of career development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining relationships with marine hull clients and marine construction stakeholders globally.
• Prepare for client meetings and industry events.
• Identify potential new business opportunities through research and internal collaboration.
• Contribute to proposal development and RFP responses.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to support team strategy.
• Assist in preparing policy documentation for Marine Hull clients and shipyard/builder’s risks.
• Collaborate with underwriters and brokers to support programme design and delivery.
• Help ensure alignment of Marine Hull activities with broader portfolio goals.
• Assist in reviewing contracts and tailoring coverage for ship owning clients.

Skills

Shipping experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in Maritime Studies or related field

Job description

Description

As a Senior Client Executive, you will play a key role in supporting the strategic expansion of our Marine Hull team including our marine construction portfolio.

Working within the International Hull team, you will support the identification of new opportunities, client engagement and contribute to the development of tailored insurance solutions for Shipowners and Shipyards.

This role is ideal for someone with a Maritime Studies qualification (or similar) with strong communication and organizational skills who is looking to develop their career in the marine insurance space, particularly within the marine hull and builder’s risks segments.

The Role

Client & Market Development

• Assist in maintaining relationships with marine hull clients and marine construction stakeholders globally.
• Work with senior team members in preparing for client meetings and industry events.
• Help gather client information to better understand risk profiles and insurance needs.

Growth Strategy & Execution

• Work closely with the Hull team to support growth initiatives.
• Help identify potential new business opportunities through research and internal collaboration.
• Contribute to proposal development and RFP responses.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to support team strategy.

Technical & Commercial Expertise

• Assist in preparing policy documentation for Marine Hull clients and shipyard/builder’s risks.
• Collaborate with underwriters and brokers to support programme design and delivery.
• Help ensure alignment of Marine Hull activities with broader portfolio goals.

Team Collaboration & Development

• Support engagement with shipowners and shipyards to gather project details and timelines.
• Assist in reviewing contracts and tailoring coverage for ship owning clients.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Shipping experience
• Degree in Maritime Studies or related field is preferred
• Interest in Marine insurance and willingness to develop expertise in shipowners and builders risks.
• Basic understanding of marine construction processes and insurance market dynamics (training provided)
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working with data and documentation.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to pursue industry qualifications (e.g., CII) as part of career development.

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.
• Regular health assessments.
• Defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

• Hybrid working options.
• Employee assistance programme.
• 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.

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]