Senior Director, Senior Cyber Broker - NA FINEX

WTW•Chicago, IL

5h•$175,000 - $300,000

About The Position

As a Senior Cyber Broker within Willis’ FINEX practice, the role serves as a trusted advisor to clients and the primary liaison between clients and insurance markets. The position designs, markets, and places complex cyber insurance programs while providing strategic advice on cyber risk-transfer solutions. The successful candidate applies in-depth knowledge of cyber insurance products, market dynamics, and emerging cyber threats to help clients secure appropriate coverage and meet risk-management objectives. The role calls for technical expertise, strong relationship management, and the ability to deliver innovative solutions in a changing marketplace. It also contributes to business growth, market leadership, and the development of junior team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
8–10+ years of experience in cyber insurance broking, underwriting, or related financial lines disciplines.
Strong knowledge of cyber insurance products, coverage forms, policy language, and market practices.
Experience placing cyber insurance programs, negotiating directly with insurers, and participating in new-business RFPs.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Property & Casualty Insurance License, or ability to obtain one upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with both middle-market and large-account clients.
Established relationships within the global cyber insurance marketplace.
Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, or RPLU.
Experience leading teams, managing people, or driving strategic business initiatives.
Demonstrated business development, client acquisition, and revenue growth in cyber, financial lines, or the broader commercial insurance marketplace.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on cyber insurance and related financial lines risks.
Lead client discussions about exposure analysis, market conditions, and renewal strategies.
Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients and lead new business opportunities.
Provide proactive communication and consultative guidance to deliver client service.
Design, market, and place cyber insurance programs across industries.
Negotiate coverage terms, conditions, and pricing with insurance carriers.
Review policies and provide coverage analyses and recommendations.
Structure customized insurance solutions to address client needs.
Track carrier appetites, changing exposures, market trends, and emerging products.
Support growth through client retention, cross-selling, and new business development.
Lead RFP responses, prospect presentations, and sales initiatives.
Identify opportunities to expand services and deepen client relationships.
Collaborate across industry verticals and specialty practices to deliver integrated solutions.
Build relationships with insurers and other market stakeholders.
Provide cyber insurance expertise to colleagues and clients.
Monitor cyber threats, regulatory developments, and insurance market trends.
Contribute to thought leadership, industry events, webinars, and market-facing content.
Mentor and support junior team members as appropriate.

Benefits

Annual short-term incentive bonus.
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account.
Commuter Account.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Group Accident and Group Critical Illness coverage.
Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Group Legal coverage.
Identity Theft Protection.
Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
Paid holidays and annual paid time off, including required state/local paid leave.
Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.
Other leave benefits, including bereavement, FMLA, ADA, jury duty, military, parental, and adoption leave.
Contributory Pension Plan.
401(k) Savings Plan.
Some roles at Level 38 and above may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.