Description

An Assistant Broker is responsible for broking activity on all lines of Terrorism & Political Violence coverage within the team. In addition to assisting with placement activity, responsibilities will include coordinating deadlines for internal / external colleagues and clients. This individual will utilize their expertise to help enhance results for the team. If you’re looking to join a growing organization with unlimited growth potential, this may be the perfect opportunity for you 

The Role : 

The Assistant Broker is responsible for preparing and submitting business to our carrier partners, following-up for quotes, and for providing analytics for key accounts. In this role, you will also be responsible for coordinating internal strategy meetings.

Major Accountabilities: 

• Gather information and analytics to assess and evaluate client risks in order to support the placement of client risks into the market.

• With support of more experienced brokers, develop client and prospect presentations to secure new, and build on existing, relationships. 

• Research market solutions to learn how to identify and develop optimum risk solutions for clients. 

• Ensure that quality and compliance procedures and processes are adhered to.

• Execute straightforward new business placement, renewals and simple alterations of existing cover, under supervision.

• Record and maintain all information accurately on the appropriate systems.

• Work closely with associates from other departments that support the broking process (e.g., analytics).

• Build technical skills by satisfactorily completing basic and intermediate training courses as required.

• Prepare draft submission documents and finalize submissions for delivery.

• Review quotes against specifications and develop side-by side comparisons.

• Prepare program proposals, bind policies, and provide midterm servicing

Qualifications

What you'll bring: 

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Solid presentation skills (written and oral); demonstrates active listening and note taking
• Relationship management and customer focus; ability to interface with customers and collaborate internally with teammates to serve customers
• Negotiation skills (carrier and client); ability to maintain as-is renewal terms and handle simple business placements
• Business Acumen: demonstrates basic knowledge/understanding of insurance business.
• Project Management: ability to execute assigned tasks in timely fashion.
• Adaptable and receptive to feedback; will seek guidance when needed
• End to end process knowledge: fluent in insurance process and can drive results by influencing other key players in the process.
• Leadership skills: ability to make decisions and support them; ability to take control of own work; ability to seek guidance and coordinate with others when needed.
• Insurance Technical skills; demonstrates knowledge of core insurance principles. Understands coverage forms and principles.
• Strong technology acumen – ability to utilize technology-based record management systems; advanced MS Office skills and familiarity with other relevant online tools

What we offer 

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@wtwco.com