Senior Cyber Broker - Insurance Cyber Practice

Willis Towers Watson; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Cyber Broker to join their Insurance Cyber Practice in London. The candidate will manage complex placements and develop key client strategies, requiring extensive knowledge of Cyber insurance and excellent interpersonal skills. This dynamic role commands a strong focus on client service and collaboration within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Cyber insurance.
• Experience in broking large/complex Cyber insurance.
• Track record of delivering high levels of client service.

Responsibilities

• Develop business and support colleagues with clients and prospects.
• Directly handle large/complex placements in a lead broking role.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Influencing skills

Knowledge of claims processes

Ability to analyse

Business and political awareness

Education

Preferably ACII qualified or working towards ACII

Job description

Senior Cyber Broker - Insurance Cyber Practice

London, England, United Kingdom

Senior Cyber Broker - Insurance Cyber Practice

• 202502405
• London, England, United Kingdom
• Full time

Description

The Role

An opportunity is available for the successful candidate to join our International Cyber Insurance team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience of client service and placing cyber insurance for a range of industries and sectors. Within the role you will have the responsibility of developing business, supporting WTW colleagues Internationally with their portfolio of clients and prospects, and working with direct insureds. In this role you will be accountable for retention, new business development, client strategy & placement.

The person will be joining a very successful and dynamic team. We are seeking attributes in a candidate that will add value to this efficient and collaborative team.

Brokingand Servicing

• Directly handle large/complex placements in a lead broking role
• Prepare client and prospect presentations
• Work with other colleagues and stakeholders in determining appropriate strategy and solutions for structuring and pricing on each placement
• Identify appropriate markets and determine placement strategy using cyber insurance placement acumen whilst adhering to BU’s protocols
• Create and grow relationships with underwriters in London and international markets
• Lead wording discussions with insurers and producing offices with the support of GB Cyber’s Coverage Specialists
• Participate in information gathering exercises
• Contribute to the development of non-account-specific Cyber & TMT initiatives
• Assist in achieving the goals and objectives of the Cyber & TMT Insurance Practice and FINEX GB, and contribute to the goals and objectives of the Global Cyber Insurance Practice
• Support the overall operational governance and decision-making process
• Overseas travel as and when required
• Ensure adherence to WTW policies, procedures, and all regulatory requirements

Client Relationship Management

• Understand the clients’ business, objectives and risk management needs and look for solutions through the provision of ongoing service
• Develop account service strategy for individual clients in line with Business Unit (BU) process
• Draw on expertise from specialist technical teams within the BU and across the Group for clients as required
• Determine placement strategies to deliver suitable solutions, including price and structure, which meet each clients’ needs
• Accountability for client service and relationship development with producing offices, direct clients and other stakeholders

Placement Management

• Manage compliant processing of contracts as per FCA and contract certainty requirements
• Understand, apply and where necessary explain the BU policies and procedures
• Assist with loading of data into the relevant WTW systems
• Ensure operational and service delivery in line with Group policies
• Support and deliver the end-to-end ongoing client service
• Ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting and tracking of revenue
• Work with senior colleagues in the development of service plans that define the engagement and timing of engagement with the client
• Manage KPIs/SLAs to ensure targets are met.

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of Cyber insurance
• Preferably ACII qualified or working towards the ACII qualification
• Experience in broking large/complex Cyber insurance
• A focus on excellence and a track record of delivering high levels of client service
• Ability to analyse and provide concise conclusions
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• Business and political awareness
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build effective relationships, at all levels, with clients, prospects, associates, insurers, and external specialists
• Ability to adapt personal style to work effectively with a wide range of clients, colleagues, and underwriters

Skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Knowledge of claims processes and procedures
• Able to prioritise, manage deadlines and work under pressure
• Comfortable explaining complex concepts and making recommendations to clients/client servicing teams
• Clear and compelling communication and presentation skills, written and verbal
• Language skills (advantageous but not essential)

The Application Process

• Stage 1: CV Recruiter Review
• Stage 2: Recruiter Screen Call Assessments
• Stage 3: 1st Round Interview – Competency Based, Behavioural, Situational.
• Stage 4: 2nd Round Interview – Competency Based, Behavioural, Situational.
• Stage 5: Offer and onboarding.

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