Environmental Vertical Lead

at  WTW

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s level degree in the field of Environmental Science, Engineering or Risk Management required
• Insurance Brokers License required
• Professional designations preferred
• 10+ years of environmental broking, underwriting, consulting or related experience
• Experience managing large clients (i.e. global presence etc.)
• Deep technical knowledge of Insurance Contracts and ability to manuscript coverage
• Experience leading / motivating teams, tracking workflow and developing / executing strategies a plus
• Full understanding of various insurance structures
• Knowledge of Global Marketplace including London & Bermuda
• Full knowledge of E&O Avoidance & Resolution
• Ability to solve more complex issues
• Strong negotiation & broker skills
• Strong client service orientation with ability to proactively understand client’s needs and present/implement solutions.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and producing quality deliverables on time and within budget
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills
• Team player who takes initiative, is resourceful and is self-motivated to continuous learning and development
• Computer skills which include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, as well as navigation within the Internet
  Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

COMPANY BENEFITS

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans. If Level 38 or more senior role is in Washington State, you must add the retirement benefits paragraph to the job description. Please note: Producer Sales roles are not currently eligible for the WTW Pension Plan.

This Environmental Vertical Leader will support the Private Equity and Transactional Solutions (Mergers and Acquisitions) vertical, and perform a variety of high level and strategically focused tasks including but not limited to:

• Facilitating M&A due diligence and placement opportunities
• Simultaneously managing multiple projects, deliverables, and deadlines
• Utilizing placement expertise to win and retain clients, enhance revenue and close pending business opportunities
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with carriers and clients at senior management levels
• Stimulating revenue growth and meeting business objectives by placing new business, improving retention rates, increasing commission rates
• Marketing new business opportunities, securing coverage to meet client needs, negotiating terms for major accounts and providing expertise for difficult to place business
• Supervising the review of renewal business for adequacy of coverage and competitive rates
• Developing new partner markets where needed locally and supporting nationally based relationships
• Participating with Account Teams in establishing overall placement strategy for accounts
• Assisting claims as technical coverage experts