Willis Towers Watson

Director, Absence, Disability Management and Life Insurance (ADML)

Willis Towers Watson$120K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in designing/managing large group disability plans in a consulting or brokerage environment or similar roles at carriers/vendors
  • Strong financial skills with a preference for experience in group disability underwriting or claims management
  • Proven ability to create project plans and lead teams to execute them
  • Demonstrated success in managing client relationships and issues
  • Desire to expand client relationships
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Self-starter with ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Flexible problem-solver with strong analytical and creative skills
  • Experience in mentoring junior staff
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Willingness to travel at least 15%
  • Bachelor's degree with significant quantitative coursework
  • State Life and Health license required within 90 days

Responsibilities

  • Provide consulting expertise on sophisticated Absence, Disability Management and Life projects involving various benefits and programs
  • Serve as lead project manager and day-to-day client contact, ensuring project delivery meets objectives
  • Support new business generation through client prospecting activities
  • Build internal relationships and collaborate on cross-functional teams
  • Review analytical work and mentor Analysts and Senior Analysts
  • Contribute to the development of new intellectual capital
  • Incorporate ADML perspectives into broader health and benefits projects

Benefits

  • Competitive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and various accounts like HSA and FSA
  • Paid holidays and comprehensive leave benefits including short- and long-term disability
  • Retirement benefits including a contributory pension plan and savings plan (401k)
  • Access to well-being resources and employee assistance programs
  • Work-life resources and support programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Director Absence, Disability Management and Life Insurance, you will be at the forefront of managing projects for large, complex clients involving the design and management of the full array of group disability and broader disability management programs. You will participate in new business activities and the creation of new intellectual capital. You will position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as the pivotal point on all projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions.

The Role
  • Provide value-added consulting expertise on large, sophisticated Absence, Disability Management and Life (ADML) projects involving short- and long-term disability benefits, leave of absence programs, vacation/paid time-off, sick leave, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance and related programs; sample projects include:
    • ADML benefit plan analysis, design and cost savings strategies
    • Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization
    • Audits of vendor performance (financial and operational)
    • Paid family and company leave program development
  • Serve as lead project manager and day to day contact for clients; materially contribute to project plan creation and lead the team on delivery; ensure progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards
  • Support the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities with new clients as part of a broader team
  • Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
  • Review analytical work, mentor and develop Analysts and Senior Analysts
  • Contribute to the development of new intellectual capital
  • Contribute ADML and related perspectives to broader health and benefits projects including health management strategy


Qualifications

The Requirements
  • 7+ years' experience and success in the design/management of large group disability plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment; alternatively, similar experience in a consultative role gained at a carrier or vendor
  • Strong financial skills; prior experience in group disability underwriting or claims management strongly preferred
  • Proven experience creating project plans and successfully leading teams in execution of the project against plan guidelines
  • Demonstrated success in managing client issues and relationships
  • Desire and ability to expand relationships with current clients
  • Polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
  • Self-starter attitude and ability to work individually and as part of a team
  • Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
  • Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
  • Experience in training/mentoring junior staff
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Availability to travel at least 15% (mainly day travel)
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably with significant quantitative coursework
  • State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining.


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

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $120,000-$160,000 USD per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus

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
  • 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


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

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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