Broker - Builders Risk

WTW•Hartford, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Brokers serve as an integral interface between WTW clients and prospects and various insurance carriers in the marketplace. They advise Producers and other colleagues on the design of complex risk management programs for clients; present hard-to-place submissions to carriers, negotiate to secure coverage that meets client needs, oversee preparation of client proposals and maintain strong relationships with key carriers. If you are a consultative advisor who thrives in creating technical sound solutions that address the client’s risk without turning their balance sheet upside down, this is the role for you. 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. Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
5-7 years industry experience
Property and Casualty license required
Strong group presentation skills (written and verbal); ability to drive complex/technical conversations.
Relationship management: Customer focus, collaboration and interpersonal skills and conflict management. Demonstrates shared ownership of resolution of conflicts.
Negotiation skills: Carrier and client negotiation skills. Can secure concessions without damaging relationships.
Business acumen: demonstrates knowledge of industries and clients, carriers and/or markets.
Project Management: ability to effectively manage and oversee small projects.
Receptive to feedback; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; high adaptability.
Leadership skills; applies judgement in making decisions, directs and motivates others, takes lead in small groups and promotes teamwork.
Technical skills; ability to review and understand coverage forms and answer coverage questions.
Ability to review insurance specification of contracts; ability to run analytics models.
Knowledge of end-to-end insurance process, including process owners and rationale/purpose of key steps.
Technology acumen – ability to utilize technology-based record management systems; basic MS Office skills and familiarity with other online tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide knowledge, leadership, insight and direction for broking activities to ensure that clients’ expectations are regularly met.
Orchestrate new business placement, renewals and alterations of existing coverage.
Develop, review and deliver presentations to secure new, and build on existing, relationships.
Review and evaluate information and analytics to assess and evaluate client risks to support the placement of client risks in the market.
Research and evaluate all solutions (insurance and otherwise) to identify and develop optimum risk solutions for clients.
Provide coverage and program design advice and expertise to client; perform needs and gap analysis to make recommendations regarding program improvements.
Build strong partnerships with a broad range of organizations and stakeholders in the market in order to secure optimum terms and conditions for clients.
Contribute to thought leadership and continuous process improvement of the Broking function.
Work closely with associates to stay on top of changes in the marketplace.
Oversee design and preparation of draft proposals; negotiate and finalize of carrier quotes, terms and conditions and coverage confirmations to ensure contract certainty.
Bind carrier quotes and review binders and coverage confirmations.
Request / Attend and participate in regular client and underwriter meetings.
Conduct program peer reviews.
Provide coaching to brokers in training.

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
Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
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)
Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible)
401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution.
Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.