Willis Towers Watson

Client Advocate

Willis Towers Watson$75K — $95K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in the Personal Insurance/Private Client industry, preferably
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, high school diploma required
  • Property and Casualty license necessary
  • Expertise in Personal Lines insurance products and systems
  • Strong consultation skills for risk management issues
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for client relationships
  • Proficient in communication, organization, and critical thinking

Responsibilities

  • Manage placement and service of Personal Lines for clients in an electronic environment
  • Maintain client relationships to support retention ratios
  • Assist in the sales process including RFP and proposal development
  • Conduct risk management analysis through new business, renewal, and claims reviews
  • Recommend updates to policy contracts for clients
  • Oversee all phases of new business and renewal processing
  • Handle the preparation, negotiation, and follow-up on policy changes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off including holidays and vacation days
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Contributory retirement plans including a 401(k) with company contributions
  • Support for work/life balance through various resources and programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Client Managers bring the breadth and depth of their deep technical insurance experience to add significant value to our clients risk management strategies and programs. As senior members of the account management team they lead the ongoing service relationships with client decision-makers, effectively consult on insurance brokerage and risk management services, actively participate in presentations with clients and prospects and work collaboratively with both the brokerage service team and other subject matter experts. If contributing at a high level while working with other experienced insurance professionals and with the resources of a global powerhouse in the risk management, brokerage and consulting environment is the challenge you seek this is the perfect role for you.

The Role

The Senior Client Manager manages the placement and service of clients for the Personal Lines Department. This role is client facing and leverages established competencies related to Personal Lines services and clients, with an emphasis on High Net Worth clientele. Responsible for providing timely, professional account service to clients in order to achieve quality sales and service standards using our automated (electronic) work environment.

Major Accountabilities:

  • Manage all aspects of the placement and service of Personal Lines for Willis Towers Watson Clients in an automated and electronic work environment.
  • Maintain client relationships with assigned accounts and support retention ratio at or above the Personal Lines average
  • Manage and assist in the sales process (RFP and proposal development, presentation, etc.)
  • Provides risk management analysis utilizing new business, renewal and claim reviews
  • Make recommendations to prospects and current clients to update and enhance policy contracts
  • Perform all phases of new business, renewal and remarket processing including preparation of applications, negotiation with underwriters, obtaining quotes , creating proposals, monitoring status, and follows up to delivery of policy documents to client
  • Consistently prepares policy change requests, and submits requests to carriers
  • Monitors status of change requests, reviews policy documents for accuracy and follows up to delivery of change documents to clients
  • Maintains insurance records for accounts including hard copy files, data management, coding and calculating information into Agency management system (EPIC)
  • Identifies and processes coverage enhancement and cross- sales opportunities
  • Independently resolves client, carrier and/or vendor accounting issues, including coverage questions, collections, discrepancies, fee arrangements, billing controversies
  • Ensure compliance with all Willis Towers Watson and regulatory procedures; such as WEM (Willis Towers Watson Excellence Model) & AOD (assurance of discontinuance)
  • Multi-state and large clients
  • Specialty line clients


Qualifications

  • 7+ years' experience in the Personal Insurance/Private Client industry, preferred
  • High school diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred
  • Property and Casualty license required
  • Working knowledge of Personal Lines insurance products and carriers and carrier quote and policy issuance systems
  • Ability to provide consultation and expert advice to management on risk management issues
  • Knowledge of principles and methods involved in promoting and selling services
  • Interpersonal skills, including relationship-building skills with clients and co-workers
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Presentation, organization and critical thinking skills
  • Industry designations such as CIC or CISR


Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

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 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.


At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

About Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson is a global insurance and risk management company that provides a range of services to clients in more than 140 countries. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson & Co. Willis Towers Watson offers a range of insurance products, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and health insurance. The company also provides risk management and consulting services, including actuarial services, investment consulting, and human capital consulting. Willis Towers Watson is known for its expertise in risk management and its ability to help clients navigate complex insurance and regulatory environments.
Learn more about Willis Towers Watson
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$996 million
Founded
1828
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
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