Western Europe Insurance Construction Leader (Remote role – based anywhere in Europe)

WTW; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance broker is seeking a Western Europe Construction Leader to drive the profit and loss of the regional construction business. This remote role involves managing a successful line of business, overseeing product development, and collaborating with regional leaders. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a degree or MBA, and a proven track record in business growth. Applicants must demonstrate high business acumen and commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications

• Preferably educated to degree or MBA level.
• Professional qualifications such as ACII or similar are preferred.
• Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Western Europe Regional Construction P&L.
• Implement and support the Global Construction strategy.
• Oversee and develop Regional construction team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Planning and budgeting

Business and financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation and influencing

Education

Degree or MBA level

Professional qualifications like ACII

Job description

Description

Would you like to help drive the growth of a global company that works with 86% of the Fortune Global 500? Our Construction Team has built a wealth of world-wide experience in the Construction sector. This, coupled with a long-established track record of market leadership in product innovation and risk solutions, has made us the world’s leading insurance broker in the construction industry, proudly advising many of the world’s largest design-build and contractor groups.

Construction is in our DNA. We are one team globally, specialized in the construction business, hardwired to deliver insights through our local client relationships with a single P&L. We are looking to hire our Western Europe Construction Leader, to bring the team to the next level. We offer you the opportunity to manage a successful global line of business, where you will be working with some of the best market professionals across different countries, developing innovative solutions to help our clients.

The Role

The Western Europe Construction Leader (Remote role – Can be based anywhere in Europe) is responsible for driving the line of business (LoB) profit and loss (P&L) in the Western Europe region. This role manages and develops the value proposition, oversees product and intellectual property development, and leads the regional pipeline and sales opportunities. The position works closely with regional business leaders to maximize merger revenue opportunities and ensure the growth and profitability of the construction business.

This role Will have direct reporting to Global Head of the Global Line Of Business and the CRB Geography Leader

• Drive the Western Europe Regional Construction P&L in coordination with region leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Implement and support the Global Construction strategy in the Region
• Oversee and develop Regional construction team and talent in the region
• Oversee the regional pipeline and sales opportunities, collaborating with business and LoB heads, Lead Client Relationship Directors, and other regional heads.
• Maximize merger revenue opportunities.
• Lead the development of the regional value proposition and innovation in products and intellectual property.
• Collaborate with the Leadership team, other geography heads, industry leaders, and broking leads.
• Oversee regional marketing efforts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and uphold company values and behaviors, including a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Qualifications

The Requirements

• Preferably educated to degree or MBA level (or country equivalent).
• Professional qualifications such as ACII or similar, or relevant industry experience.
• Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record of developing people.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and budgeting skills.
• High levels of business and financial acumen, with an understanding of company strategy and change management.
• Proven track record of delivering new business against challenging sales targets.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence within a matrix environment.
• Strong facilitation, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to act as an ambassador for the company.
• Holds all regulatory licenses, permissions, and technical or other requirements applicable under local legislation.
• Commitment to company values and behaviors, especially inclusion and diversity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer