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The Account Director at WTW UK will be responsible for providing specialised insurance broking services for clients within the power and energy sector. This includes identifying client needs, negotiating with underwriters, and placing insurance coverage that meets client requirements. You will work closely with clients to develop risk management strategies and provide advisory services that align with their business objectives.
The Role
As part of the team, your key responsibilities are:
Understand the clients’ business and risk transfer needs and offer solutions to fulfil those needs through the provision of ongoing service.
Understand, apply and where necessary explain the BU policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain active relationships with our clients, retail offices and (Re)Insurers.
Provide technical, industry and subject matter expertise where required.
Draw on expertise within the team and across the Group for clients as required.
Liaise with clients and build strong relationships.
Determine appropriate solutions, structure, price and placement strategies that meet the clients’ needs and wishes and deliver profitable business for a range of clients.
The Requirements
Successful Natural Resources Insurance experience, within Broking or Underwriting.
Proven track record of relationships, strategies, and program design.
Build and Strengthen relationships in the Natural Resources Downstream market locally and overseas.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence within a matrix environment.
Excellent skills in problem solving, planning, and budgeting.
High levels of business and financial acumen with an understanding of company strategy and change management.
All Inclusive facilitation skills – able to use inclusive and collaborative styles to manage ambiguity and gain agreement.
Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
Ability to demonstrate evidence of a highly professional and credible approach across the market.
Preferably with professional qualifications, e.g. ACII or similar country equivalent, or relevant industry experience.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for the insurance industry and a proven ability to drive business success, we invite you to apply for the Account Director - Downstream position at WTW London.
WTW Benefits
As an industry leader, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including: pension, life insurance, medical insurance, eye care voucher and flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental cover and many other options.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and become a part of our global team dedicated to turning challenges into opportunities! We transform tomorrows.
About WTW
WTW (Willis Towers Watson) 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 back to 1828, WTW has over 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. 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 work style: At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and WTW offers flexible working opportunities and part-time working.
Equal opportunity employer.
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.