Assistant Vice President / Senior Manager - FINEX

Willis Towers Watson (WTW); Pune District; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) in Pune seeks a FINEX & Casualty Practice Lead to build and grow WTWs Financial Lines and Casualty practice in Pune. The role combines technical expertise, business development leadership, client relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated, value-driven solutions.

The role requires 8–10 years in Financial Lines and/or Casualty, strong knowledge of Indian markets, and a proven track record in developing client relationships and

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant experience in Financial Lines and/or Casualty.
• Strong knowledge of Indian insurance markets and regulations.
• Proven track record in business development and client management.
• Experience with facultative reinsurance is strongly preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement with senior client leadership.
• Strategic mindset with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, structuring, and placement of Financial Lines and Casualty programs in Pune, including D&O, PI, Cyber, Crime, GL, and related covers.
• Act as a senior trusted advisor to clients and help mitigate risks.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Drive new business acquisition for Financial Lines and Casualty in the Pune region.
• Collaborate with broking, analytics, claims, engineering, and consulting teams.
• Represent WTW in senior client discussions, market forums, and industry engagements.
• Mentor and develop team members and contribute to practice strategy.

Skills

Financial Lines knowledge

Casualty insurance

Business development

Stakeholder management

Job description

About WTW

Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets.

We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas the dynamic formula that drives business performance.

Together, we unlock potential.

Role Purpose

The FINEX & Casualty Practice Lead will be responsible for building, leading, and growing WTWs Financial Lines and Casualty practice in Pune. The role combines deep technical expertise, business development leadership, client relationship management, and collaboration across broking, analytics, claims, reinsurance, and global specialty teams to deliver integrated, value-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Practice & Client Leadership

• Lead the design, structuring, and placement of complex Financial Lines and Casualty insurance programs, including D&O, Professional Indemnity, Cyber, Crime, General Liability, and related covers.
• Act as a senior trusted advisor to clients, helping them understand, mitigate, and transfer financial and casualty risks.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and unlock growth.

Business Development & Growth

• Drive new business acquisition for Financial Lines and Casualty across the Pune region.
• Partner with client teams to identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within existing accounts.
• Represent WTW in senior client discussions, market forums, and industry engagements.

Reinsurance & Market Engagement

• Expand and develop facultative reinsurance solutions across financial and casualty insurance programs.
• Build and strengthen relationships with insurers and reinsurers to optimize coverage terms, pricing, and capacity.
• Stay closely connected to market developments, regulatory changes, and emerging risk trends.

Collaboration & Integrated Solutions

• Work closely with broking, analytics, claims, engineering, and consulting teams to deliver holistic and differentiated client solutions.
• Leverage WTWs global FINEX and Casualty expertise, tools, and intellectual capital to shape effective go-to-market strategies.

Thought Leadership & Strategy

• Contribute to regional and national practice strategy for Financial Lines and Casualty.
• Support product innovation, solution development, and internal capability building.
• Mentor and support team members, helping build a strong and sustainable practice.

Required Experience & Skills

• Extensive experience in Financial Lines and/or Casualty insurance, preferably within a large brokerage, insurer, or reinsurer.
• Strong understanding of Indian insurance markets, regulations, and client risk landscapes.
• Proven track record in business development, client management, and complex program structuring.
• Experience working with facultative reinsurance is strongly preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to engage confidently with senior client leadership.
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience
• Strategic mindset with a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.

The Application Process

Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review

Stage 2: Live video interview or in-person interview with hiring manager and team

Stage 3: Offer and onboarding

Were 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].