Associate Client Advocate

Willis Towers Watson•Miami, FL

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

WTW 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 to 1828, WTW has 40,000 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 unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas - the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at wtwco.com. This position is a senior client-facing role responsible for directly supporting Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance client relationship management efforts and coordinating all service activity at the program level. The Associate Client Advocate is a key member of the client service team, responsible for facilitating the delivery of program level strategy and providing program consultation to large & complex clients. Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

Requirements

5 years of large & complex insurance experience in a client facing role
Property & Casualty insurance knowledge required
Able to apply knowledge of coverage forms in the analysis of program design, the identification of coverage gaps, and ongoing coverage consultation.
Ability to interpret, analyze and present models.
Knowledge of commercial insurance renewal end to end process
Strong leadership skills within Servicing function, to include delegation, coaching and mentoring. Demonstrate organizational leadership and influence with matrixed-colleagues like Broking.
Able and willing to work a flexible work schedule as agreed
Customer and relationship management focus
Negotiation skills - ability to drive conflict resolution and secure concessions without damaging relationships.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving skills, including critical thinking, adaptability and creativity
Project Management skills, including attention to detail, organization, time management, prioritization and decision-making.
Basic MS Office skills and familiarity with other relevant online tools.
Ability to work independently
Must successfully complete appropriate licensing exam(s) and/or maintain required licensing by completing various Continuing Education activities as needed. If already licensed, must be able to show valid confirmation of current licensing status.

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry designations preferred but not required (CPCU, ARM, CIC, CRM)

Responsibilities

Prepare and facilitate internal strategy meetings, including Program level oversight delivery and review of current program, expiring exposures, client service agreements, menu of services required and client service plan.
Partner with Producer or Account Executive to facilitate and lead external strategy meetings. Ensure in-session documentation is kept, and that meeting outcomes & next steps are finalized at conclusion.
Ensure updated exposures and coverage information in completed in a timely fashion. Provide guidance to Client Manager on completion of updated information and applications, and coordinate responses with various client contacts, locations and divisions.
Provide guidance as needed for review of client exposure updates and identification of recommendations for upcoming program coverages.
Design program-level proposal content, and coordinate inputs of information from Broking and other resources. Participation in the proposal delivery meeting to lead program level discussion. Ensure documentation of proposal changes or decisions are communicated to the client as applicable.
Ensure that the Order to Bind is received from the client, and that the confirmation of coverage and binders are delivered. Provide guidance to the Client Manager throughout the binding process, including program subjectivities as applicable.
Oversight of Final Review with Client Manager, as applicable
Develop the allocation methodology and coordinate billing allocations as needed.
Monitor the timely and accurate completion of the billing process and provide support for escalations of client-level accounting issues (including discrepancies and fee arrangements).
Management and oversight of timely and accurate completion of endorsement and audit requests.
Responsibility to review, finalize and deliver retro adjustments.
Respond to mid-term client inquiries (i.e., policy and coverage questions) in partnership with other Service and Broking colleagues
Provide oversight and guidance and/or complete contract reviews.
Oversight and guidance on the open items listings with clients. Provide leadership and support for ongoing client projects, and subsequent reporting and analysis (i.e., Client Advocacy/Stewardship Report and Modification Factor review).
Coordinate and facilitate meetings, seminars, and other engagement-type activities for clients.

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 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 (only included for Washington roles)
Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans' eligibility requirements.

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