Aimed at mid-level insurance professionals with technical knowledge and a client-centric approach, working in a collaborative environment focused on construction insurance in London.
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Original posting from WTW
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join us as an Account Executive working within WTW’s dedicated placing team, administering and arranging construction related insurances.
You don't necessarily need to have construction insurance experience, but we are looking for candidates who already do have some technical insurance knowledge and willing to learn.
The Role
- Day to day client service, addressing requests and queries from clients, insurers and other third parties
- Provision of technical, industry and subject matter expertise where required
- Understanding client’s business and risk management needs and delivering them through the provision of ongoing service
- Understanding client’s insurance programmes and utilising them in accordance with the client’s insurance and risk management philosophy
- Maintenance of information on database
- Application of technical and client knowledge to preparation of documentation required to renew/place business within London and overseas markets (including MRCs, endorsements, etc.)
- Preparation of market presentations/underwriting submissions as required
- Interpretation and review of quotations, to ensure fit for purpose and meet client demands/needs
- Negotiation of terms and cover alterations with insurers and presentation to the client
- Completion of reports as required – applying both technical and bespoke client knowledge
- Completion of summaries of insurance for all interested parties (client/network) – applying both technical and client knowledge
- Attendance at key client and market meetings
- Working with clients, insurers and overseas network to address and resolve technical and other issues
What you’ll bring
- Some technical knowledge of insurance (and ideally, specifically construction insurance, but this is not essential)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with the client and insurers and maintain strong relationships
- Excellent client focus with proven experience of delivery of high levels of direct client service
- Ability to analyse situations and provide recommendations to identify optimum solutions for clients
- Experience of working with and adhering to processes and systems that support client service delivery
- Intermediate level of IT systems (as a minimum Microsoft Office)
- Intermediate knowledge of data analysis
- Good presentation skills
- Fluency in French or another European language is preferable but not essential.
- Preferably educated to a degree level or relevant industry experience
- Preferably with professional qualifications of ACII or similar
What we offer
Enjoy a generous benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.
We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, paid professional memberships, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re 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 candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com
Source: WTW careers