Large & Complex Senior Casualty Broker

at  WTW

DESCRIPTION

The Sr. Broker oversees day-to-day placement and broking responsibilities for North American accounts including new business development; develops business relationships with producers and markets; negotiates with underwriters regarding coverage terms, conditions and pricing on new and existing programs; evaluates quotes, prepares marketing reports; manages pro-forma analysis information and distribution; assists regional teams with RFP and new business proposal development, and performs other duties as assigned.
Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Insurance broker’s P&C license will be required
• Risk Management/Insurance degree preferred
• 8-10 years of experience preferred
• Large account loss sensitive experience
• Casualty coverage fluency
• Demonstrated knowledge of core insurance principles & provide explanation to clients
• Demonstrated excellence in negotiation skills and influence skills are critical
• Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and selling skills are a plus
• Attention to detail and process orientation
• Exposure to Excel formulas and spreadsheet creation/manipulation a plus
• Understanding of required placement workflows
• Self-starter/requires minimal supervision
• Will seek guidance when needed
• Solid presentation skills-written or oral
• Enhancing client service skills
• Ability to deal with difficult client situations
• Demonstrates knowledge of insurance structures

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.

• Manages brokerage responsibilities for a book of new and recurring casualty exposures
• Leads broking communication efforts by e-mail, telephone, and written correspondence with underwriters and producers
• Obtains and distributes information from client and/or producing office
• Assists or may lead front end sales/RFP efforts
• Prepares/oversees creation of proposals, submissions and quotes
• Design and prepare analytics/modeling material for clients and offices
• Evaluates and develops coverage confirmation for review
• Reviews binders for accuracy and completeness
• Sorts and distributes work assignments for developing brokers
• Maintain and develop business relationships with client advocates, producers and senior underwriting contacts
• Maintains knowledge of insurance carriers and their business practice
• Participates in continuing education to maintain licensure and industry credentials