Willis Towers Watson

Senior Broker - L&C Primary Casualty

Willis Towers Watson$90K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Property & Casualty insurance license required (or ability to obtain)
  • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, Business, or related discipline preferred
  • 10-15+ years in commercial insurance broking, underwriting, or casualty placement
  • Proven experience with large and complex casualty program placements
  • In-depth knowledge of casualty coverages and insurance marketplace dynamics
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on risk evaluation and client needs
  • Exceptional communication and relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the placement and renewal of complex primary casualty insurance programs
  • Develop strategies to optimize coverage, program structure, pricing, and carrier participation
  • Negotiate terms and pricing with insurance carriers and underwriting partners
  • Serve as a casualty expert and advisor to clients and internal teams
  • Collaborate with analytics and specialty teams to offer innovative risk solutions
  • Analyze client exposures and market conditions to inform strategic recommendations
  • Educate clients on emerging risks and casualty marketplace trends.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid time off including holidays and parental leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Contributory pension plan and 401k savings plan
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing programs
  • Flexible working arrangements to support diversity and inclusion.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Large & Complex Primary Casualty Placement - North America

The Senior Broker serves as a senior member of the Large & Complex Primary Casualty Placement North America team and is responsible for the strategic placement of complex primary casualty programs for large national and multinational clients. This role partners closely with Client Advocates, producers, underwriting partners, and specialty resources to design and deliver innovative casualty solutions that optimize coverage, pricing, and program structure.

As a senior member of the Large & Complex Primary Casualty Placement North America team, this individual will help shape casualty placement strategy for some of the organization's largest and most complex clients. Working closely with Client Advocates, producers, industry leaders, and carrier partners, the Senior Broker will leverage deep marketplace expertise, analytics-driven insights, and innovative program design strategies to deliver superior client outcomes while optimizing total cost of risk. The role requires strong leadership, sophisticated negotiation skills, and the ability to influence market strategy across a broad portfolio of complex casualty placements.

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

The Role
  • Lead the placement and renewal of large and complex primary casualty insurance programs across multiple industries.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive placement strategies designed to optimize coverage, program structure, pricing, and carrier participation.
  • Negotiate coverage terms, conditions, pricing, and program enhancements with insurance carriers and underwriting partners.
  • Serve as a casualty subject matter expert and trusted advisor to Client Advocates, producers, and clients.
  • Collaborate with analytics, actuarial, claims, loss control, and specialty teams to develop risk financing and placement solutions.
  • Analyze client exposures, loss information, benchmarking data, and market conditions to support strategic recommendations.
  • Design, review, and oversee the preparation of marketing submissions, coverage comparisons, proposals, and market presentations.
  • Evaluate carrier quotes and coverage offerings and develop recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior underwriting leaders and carrier decision-makers across the casualty marketplace.
  • Support new business development initiatives, RFP responses, finalist presentations, and producer-led growth efforts.
  • Educate internal colleagues and clients on emerging casualty risks, market trends, coverage developments, and placement strategies.
  • Provide mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to developing brokers and junior team members.
  • Contribute to thought leadership, market intelligence, and continuous improvement initiatives within the Large & Complex Casualty practice.
  • Partner with national placement leadership and industry leaders to drive consistency, innovation, and best practices across the casualty platform.As a senior leader within the Large & Complex Primary Casualty Placement North America team, help shape market strategy, carrier engagement, placement best practices, and innov
  • ation initiatives across the casualty platform.
  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, licensing obligations, and internal placement workflows.


Qualifications

The Requirements
  • Property & Casualty insurance license required (or ability to obtain where required).
  • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
  • 10-15+ years of commercial insurance broking, underwriting, or casualty placement experience.
  • Demonstrated experience placing large and complex casualty programs, including primary casualty, large deductible, self-insured retention, and loss-sensitive structures.
  • Deep knowledge of casualty coverages, program design, and insurance marketplace dynamics.
  • Strong understanding of industry sectors and complex casualty exposures.
  • Proven ability to negotiate complex coverage and pricing arrangements with senior underwriting partners.
  • Recognized casualty marketplace expert with established relationships among senior underwriting and carrier leadership teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate exposure, claims, and financial information.
  • Experience utilizing data and analytics to support placement, risk financing, and client recommendations.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus across diverse internal and external groups.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and talent development capabilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business applications.
  • Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, CRM, or equivalent are preferred.


Preferred Experience
  • Large account casualty placement experience within a national brokerage or carrier environment.
  • Experience supporting Fortune 1000 or similarly complex organizations.
  • Familiarity with alternative risk transfer solutions, captives, and structured casualty programs.
  • Existing relationships with major casualty insurers and marketplace leaders.
  • Experience leading RFP responses, finalist presentations, and new business pursuits.


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 (US locations)

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).


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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