Project Broker - Regional Placement

Willis Towers Watson; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory and broking firm in Birmingham seeks a motivated professional to manage relationships and negotiate placements within the insurance market. The successful candidate will provide industry insights, assist in market presentations, and work toward compliance with company guidelines. An ideal candidate should possess professional qualifications or a strong record in insurance broking. The firm promotes a hybrid work environment, valuing flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Preferably with professional qualifications (ACII or similar) or a proven track record in Insurance Broking or Underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and negotiate placements with the insurance market.
• Identify appropriate markets and determine placing strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to articulate technical reviews.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional qualifications (ACII or similar)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ability to manage relationships and negotiate placements with the insurance market for both UK & Global business
• Identify appropriate markets and determine placing strategy for new and existing business
• Attend and participate in client, prospect and insurer meetings
• Be able to articulate the state of the Regional, London and International insurance market and provide relevant industry insight to clients and prospects
• Assist in preparing insightful client and prospect market presentations and slips
• Collaborate with technical wordings and service teams to understand and articulate technical reviews and programme design
• 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
• Support the use of technology such as Broking Platform to deliver better outcomes for clients
• Understand and ensure ongoing compliance with WTW guidelines and procedures
• Preferably with experience in Life Science accounts.

People

• Be an advocate for an environment that promotes respect for the individual employee and adheres to the policies and guidelines of the company.
• Embrace a culture that lives our values: a strong client focus, an emphasis on teamwork, unwavering integrity mutual respect, and a constant striving for excellence

Qualifications

Preferably with professional qualifications (ACII or similar) or a proven track record in Insurance Broking or Underwriting

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Ability to prioritise, manage deadlines and work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Good presentation skills.
• Good IT skills with excellent Excel capabilities

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 organization. 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.