Associate Client Advocate - Team Leader

WTW • Chicago, NY

13d

About The Position

The Role The Associate Client Advocacy (ACA) team leader will manage a group of 6-12 ACAs depending on size of region/specialty and will be responsible for various business operations to support client retention and growth. The team leader role within their region and specialties will utilize data and strategic initiatives to maximize ACA adoption and optimize client services. They will identify and address process bottlenecks, resolve individual issues, and coordinate with both Client Advocacy, including Producers and Broking, and Global Service Delivery teams to ensure seamless, high-quality client experience. This role also includes working closely with various teams across NA CRB to identify and manage training needs, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Adoption, Month End financial metrics RFIs, Quality, Regulatory Compliance, and other Operational Aspects to drive exceptional client service. This role can be based out of any US location. Responsibilities - Qualifications The Qualifications Targeted with a minimum of 6-8 years of commercial Property & Casualty insurance knowledge/experience in a client-facing role or demonstrated capabilities to complete role responsibilities Knowledge of WTW systems and processes is strongly preferred Knowledge of commercial insurance renewal end-to-end process, steps and owners Relationship Management skills: ability to leverage internal and external relationships to bring WTW resources and assets tailored to client needs Ability to drive conflict resolution Business Acumen: knowledge of strategy, tactics, and solutions to get any issues resolved quickly Excellent verbal and written communication skills; group presentation skills; ability to drive complex/technical conversations Receptive to feedback; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; high adaptability Supports in advocating for change. Provides encouragement, takes control of team projects, leads key work areas, collaborates with others, and provides clear guidance to ensure others fulfill roles effectively Strong project management skills: Support end-to-end oversight of large, complex, ambiguous, or multi-dimensional projects Proficient Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with other relevant online tools Must achieve and maintain insurance broker’s P&C license and complete various continuing education activities as needed Insurance industry designations preferred but not required (CISR, CPCU, ARM, CIC, CRIS, CRM) This 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.

Requirements

• Targeted with a minimum of 6-8 years of commercial Property & Casualty insurance knowledge/experience in a client-facing role or demonstrated capabilities to complete role responsibilities
• Knowledge of commercial insurance renewal end-to-end process, steps and owners
• Relationship Management skills: ability to leverage internal and external relationships to bring WTW resources and assets tailored to client needs
• Ability to drive conflict resolution
• Business Acumen: knowledge of strategy, tactics, and solutions to get any issues resolved quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; group presentation skills; ability to drive complex/technical conversations
• Receptive to feedback; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; high adaptability
• Supports in advocating for change. Provides encouragement, takes control of team projects, leads key work areas, collaborates with others, and provides clear guidance to ensure others fulfill roles effectively
• Strong project management skills: Support end-to-end oversight of large, complex, ambiguous, or multi-dimensional projects
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with other relevant online tools
• Must achieve and maintain insurance broker’s P&C license and complete various continuing education activities as needed

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of WTW systems and processes is strongly preferred
• Insurance industry designations preferred but not required (CISR, CPCU, ARM, CIC, CRIS, CRM)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Client Advocates, Associate Client Advocates and other teams to close Aged Receivables from clients and support BDR efforts
• Responsible for performance management of ACA, including escalating performance issues
• Process expert for escalations, questions and issues from ACAs; providing support to assigned CS and ACA groups with critical escalations or activities
• Assist and monitor Surplus Lines activities, ensuring ACAs respond and close out the activities timely to avoid late fees, fines and penalties
• Enforce EPIC information integrity
• Host re-occurring calls with ACAs: renewal status calls, team calls, one-on-ones
• Monitor team capacity to ensure balance of workloads
• Support colleague attrition and retention 5% or less
• Engage the team as a WTW Process SME
• Coach colleagues to improve their skills and knowledge through deskside support
• Quality and Excellence reviews to ensure compliance and legal objectives are met, monitor adoption, and ensure that work is handled correctly between ACA and CS roles
• Engage with ACA and CS on highly transactional, complex, or profitable accounts and at-risk clients when needed
• Promote adoption and improvement of timely invoicing and month-end activities such as Renewals and Outstanding Billings (ROB) and Accounts Receivables (AR).
• Work with team of ACAs to maintain timely ROB status and updates in real time

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees