Description

The Role

This Environmental Vertical Leader will support the Private Equity and Transactional Solutions (Mergers and Acquisitions) vertical, and perform a variety of high level and strategically focused tasks including but not limited to:

Facilitating M&A due diligence and placement opportunities
Simultaneously managing multiple projects, deliverables, and deadlines
Utilizing placement expertise to win and retain clients, enhance revenue and close pending business opportunities
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with carriers and clients at senior management levels
Stimulating revenue growth and meeting business objectives by placing new business, improving retention rates, increasing commission rates
Marketing new business opportunities, securing coverage to meet client needs, negotiating terms for major accounts and providing expertise for difficult to place business
Supervising the review of renewal business for adequacy of coverage and competitive rates
Developing new partner markets where needed locally and supporting nationally based relationships
Participating with Account Teams in establishing overall placement strategy for accounts
Assisting claims as technical coverage experts

Qualifications

The Requirements

Bachelor’s level degree in the field of Environmental Science, Engineering or Risk Management required
Insurance Brokers License required
Professional designations preferred
10+ years of environmental broking, underwriting, consulting or related experience
Experience managing large clients (i.e. global presence etc.)
Deep technical knowledge of Insurance Contracts and ability to manuscript coverage
Experience leading / motivating teams, tracking workflow and developing / executing strategies a plus
Full understanding of various insurance structures
Knowledge of Global Marketplace including London & Bermuda
Full knowledge of E&O Avoidance & Resolution
Ability to solve more complex issues
Strong negotiation & broker skills
Strong client service orientation with ability to proactively understand client’s needs and present/implement solutions.
Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and producing quality deliverables on time and within budget
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills
Team player who takes initiative, is resourceful and is self-motivated to continuous learning and development
Computer skills which include proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, as well as navigation within the Internet

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

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). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans. If Level 38 or more senior role is in Washington State, you must add the retirement benefits paragraph to the job description. Please note: Producer Sales roles are not currently eligible for the WTW Pension Plan.

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