Senior London Property Broker

Willis Towers Watson; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in the UK is seeking a professional to enhance client relationships and negotiate complex insurance placements. The role requires a proven background in Insurance Broking or Underwriting, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. Candidates should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team. This position offers an inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters personal growth.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in Insurance Broking or Underwriting is essential.
• Must be prepared to work with integrity and openness, complying at all times with FCA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ability to understand a client or prospect's business, situations, opportunities, problems and key issues.
• Ability to manage senior relationships and negotiate complex placements with the insurance market.
• Work with Account Executives and Sales Team in determining appropriate solutions and structuring and pricing the deal.

Skills

Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

Excellent technical skills

Good presentation abilities

Ability to assimilate and apply large volumes of information rapidly

Negotiation skills coupled with the ability to be flexible and innovative

Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team

A good knowledge of the insurance market

Good IT skills with excellent Excel usage capability

Education

ACII qualified or working towards ACII qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ability to understand a client or prospect's business, situations, opportunities, problems and key issues
• Ability to manage senior relationships and negotiate complex placements with the insurance market
• Work with Account Executives and Sales Team in determining appropriate solutions and structuring and pricing the deal
• Identify appropriate markets and determine placing strategy
• Create and grow relationships with underwriters in London and international markets at a Senior level
• Experience in pricing and designing conceptual programmes
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Willis Towers Watson guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure good relationships and communication with other Willis Towers Watson associates
• A thorough understanding and an expert real time user for all relevant systems including Broking Platform
• Preferably ACII qualified or working towards the ACII qualification
• A proven track record in Insurance Broking or Underwriting is essential
• A good knowledge of the insurance market in order to address client and technical issues

Skills

• Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent technical skills
• Good presentation abilities
• Ability to assimilate and apply large volumes of information rapidly
• 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
• Comfortable explaining complex concepts and making recommendations to clients/client servicing teams
• Must be able to forge links between broking and client servicing teams
• Ability to adapt personal style to work effectively with a wide range of clients, colleagues and underwriters
• Must be prepared to work with integrity and openness, complying at all times with FCA requirements.
• Good IT skills with excellent Excel usage capability

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.