Willis Towers Watson

Senior Client Advocate

Willis Towers Watson$195K — $235K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of commercial Property & Casualty insurance experience in a client-facing role.
  • Understanding of the entire commercial insurance renewal process.
  • Ability to analyze coverage forms for program design and identify gaps.
  • Skilled in leveraging internal and external relationships for conflict resolution.
  • Proficient in negotiating complex deals and driving consensus among stakeholders.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of leading technical discussions.
  • Excellent project management and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Retain and strengthen client relationships, managing the existing book of business.
  • Engage and coordinate WTW resources to enhance client experience.
  • Provide strategic planning and consulting on insurance and risk management needs.
  • Develop and deliver client presentations, proposals, and service plans.
  • Drive the renewal process and establish client-specific strategies.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Broking to understand market dynamics and ensure resource optimization.
  • Oversee the RFP response process, coordinating and owning documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous paid leave including holidays, short-term disability, and parental leave.
  • Retirement benefits including a contributory pension plan and 401(k) savings plan.
  • Access to well-being programs and work/life resources.
  • Flexible working arrangements to support a diverse workforce.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Client Advocate is responsible for cultivating and maintaining client relationships that includes strategy development and execution at the insurance program level. The Senior Client Advocate is responsible for marshalling WTW resources to provide coordinated service that meet the client's insurance and risk management needs. The Senior Client Advocate must have the ability to focus on delivering exceptional customer service while working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Retain existing book of business; develop and strengthen client relationships.
  • Identify, engage, and integrate delivery of all WTW internal resources to deliver on the client experience.
  • Provide strategic planning and consulting advice to clients; monitors insurance and risk management needs in collaboration with WTW resource, practice, and industry groups.
  • Recommend appropriate solutions throughout the policy life cycle (including acquisition due diligence).
  • Ensures Group policy requirements (legal, regulatory & compliance) are met.
  • Design, prepare, negotiate and deliver fee/compensation agreements to clients.
  • Design and deliver full client presentations/proposals, client advocacy reports, Engagement 365 client service plans and schedules.
  • Work in conjunction with Broking to ensure utilization of appropriate analytical tools.
  • Increase (maximize) the profitability of the client account and ensure retention of that business.
  • Engage with Sales and Broking to understand marketplace changes.
  • Build and develop market relationships in collaboration with Broking and Sales.
  • Drive the Request for Proposal (RFP) response process, including review, identification, and coordination of line of business groups, and document ownership.
  • Drive the renewal process to establish and implement the client-specific renewal strategy. Collaborate with WTW resource, practice, and industry groups to develop and deliver renewal to clients.
  • Other duties as identified and appropriate to ensure an exceptional client experience.


Qualifications

The Requirements
  • Targeted 10+ years of commercial Property & Casualty insurance experience in a client-facing role (General Industry)
  • Knowledge of commercial insurance renewal end-to-end process steps and owners.
  • Able to apply knowledge of coverage forms in the analysis of program design, the identification of coverage gaps, and ongoing coverage consultation.
  • Able to leverage internal and external relationships to bring WTW resources and assets tailored to client needs; ability to drive conflict resolution.
  • Able to interpret, analyze and present models.
  • Negotiation Skills: able to develop innovative and creative solutions to do complex deals, drive consensus across internal and external stakeholders to close deals.
  • Knowledge of strategy, tactics, and solutions for the client, and/or in the marketplace.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; group presentation skills, ability to drive complex/technical conversations.
  • Effectively advocates for change. Provides encouragement, takes control of team projects, leads key work areas, collaborates with others, and provides clear guidance to ensure others fulfill roles effectively.
  • Serve as a mentor to colleagues and subject matter expert
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Competency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • P&C Insurance License required.
  • Some travel required


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.

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 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 (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $195,000- $235,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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