Job Information
WTW Placement Broker (Insurance) in Leeds, United Kingdom
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with commercial broking experience to develop their career.
As a Placement Broker, you will work closely with the placement or new business teams and be responsible for the programme design and placement of a wide range of industry business into the Regional, London and international insurance markets.
You will be joining an experienced, successful, vibrant and diverse team.
The Role
• Ability to manage relationships and negotiate placements with the insurance market for both UK & Global business
• Attend and participate in client, prospect and insurer meetings
• Be able to articulate the state of the Regional, London and International insurance market and provide relevant industry insight to clients and prospects
• Identify appropriate markets and determine placing strategy for new and existing business
• Assist in preparing insightful client and prospect market presentations and slips
• Collaborate with technical wordings and service teams to understand and articulate technical reviews and programme design
• Ability to adapt quickly and easily to changing workload conditions and requirements
• Understand a client or prospect’s business, situations, opportunities, problems and key issues
• Understand and ensure ongoing compliance with WTW guidelines and procedures.
The Requirements
• A proven track record in Insurance Broking or Underwriting
• ACII qualified or able to work towards this qualification
• A good knowledge of the insurance market in order to address client and technical issues
• Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• A motivated individual with a clear ability to use initiative when required
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to assimilate and apply large volumes of information rapidly
• Negotiation skills coupled with the ability to be flexible and innovative
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• Able to prioritise, manage deadlines and work under pressure
• Good IT skills with excellent Excel usage capability
At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.