The Role
Senior Environmental Brokers perform a variety of high level and strategically focused tasks including but not limited to:
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 Facilitating M&A due diligence and placement opportunitiesNote that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
The Requirements
Bachelor’s level degree in the field of Environmental, Science or Risk Management a plusInsurance Brokers License requiredProfessional designations preferred5+ years of experience with environmental broking / underwriting / risk management / or related experienceExperience managing large clients (i.e. global presence etc.)Deep technical knowledge of Insurance Contracts and ability to manuscript coverageExperience leading / motivating teams, tracking workflow and developing / executing strategies a plusFull understanding of various insurance structuresKnowledge of Global Marketplace including London & BermudaFull knowledge of E&O Avoidance & ResolutionAbility to solve more complex issuesStrong negotiation & broker skillsStrong 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 budgetExcellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation skillsTeam player who takes initiative, is resourceful and is self-motivated to continuous learning and developmentComputer skills which include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, as well as navigation within the InternetThis position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
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).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 so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.
EOE, including disability/vets