Willis Towers Watson

Senior Property Broker

Willis Towers Watson$120K — $210K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Property & Casualty insurance broker license required.
  • Minimum of seven years of commercial property insurance brokerage experience, preferably with construction-related risks.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex client relationships and delivering exceptional client service.
  • Strong understanding of commercial property insurance principles, policy language, and construction-related exposures.
  • Proven ability to develop internal and external relationships to deliver tailored solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex concepts.
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting risk modeling and financial analyses.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the placement and brokerage of new and renewal construction property accounts.
  • Develop marketing strategies for optimal coverage and pricing for clients.
  • Serve as the primary brokerage contact with insurers and producers, leading negotiations.
  • Build strong relationships with underwriters, producers, and internal teams for placement success.
  • Gather and evaluate underwriting information to support the placement process.
  • Design and present analytics and program comparisons to inform client decisions.
  • Prepare or oversee the development of submissions, proposals, and marketing reports.

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid holidays and annual paid time off, including short-term and long-term disability options.
  • Qualified pension plan and 401(k) plan with annual contributions from the company.
  • Work/life resources including an Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing program.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Property Broker for our Minneapolis-based Construction team is responsible for leading the placement and broking strategy for complex North American construction and real estate property clients, including both new business and renewals. This role serves as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders by developing placement strategies, negotiating with insurers, analyzing risk and coverage options, and delivering innovative insurance solutions. The Senior Property Broker builds and maintains strong relationships with producers, underwriters, and clients while supporting business development, proposal creation, and the successful execution of complex construction insurance programs.

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

The Role:
  • Lead the placement and brokerage of new and renewal construction property accounts
  • Develop and execute marketing strategies that achieve optimal coverage, pricing, and program structure for clients.
  • Serve as the primary brokerage contact with insurers and producers, leading negotiations on coverage terms, conditions, pricing, and capacity.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key underwriters, producers, client advocates, and internal service teams to support placement success and business growth.
  • Gather, evaluate, and distribute underwriting information from clients and producing offices to support the placement process.
  • Design, interpret, and present analytics, modeling, and program comparisons to support client decision-making and placement strategy.
  • Prepare or oversee the development of submissions, proposals, marketing reports, quotations, and other placement documentation.
  • Review carrier quotations and provide strategic recommendations regarding coverage enhancements, program structure, and risk transfer solutions.
  • Negotiate final carrier terms, conditions, and coverage confirmations while ensuring alignment with client objectives.
  • Bind coverage and review binders, policies, and related documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  • Conduct peer reviews of insurance programs to ensure quality, consistency, and technical excellence.
  • Participate in internal strategy meetings, client presentations, and insurer meetings to support account servicing and business development initiatives.
  • Provide technical property expertise for complex and difficult-to-place construction risks.
  • Review construction contracts and insurance requirements to evaluate risk transfer provisions, identify coverage implications, and provide recommendations to ensure alignment between contractual obligations and insurance program design.
  • Stay informed of marketplace trends, carrier appetite, emerging coverage solutions, and industry developments to deliver innovative client solutions.
  • Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned.


Qualifications

The Requirements
  • Active Property & Casualty insurance broker license required.
  • Minimum of seven years of commercial property insurance brokerage experience, preferably with construction-related risks.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex client relationships and delivering exceptional client service.
  • Strong understanding of commercial property insurance principles, policy language, coverage structures, and construction-related exposures.
  • Proven ability to develop and leverage internal and external relationships to deliver tailored client solutions utilizing WTW resources.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to clients and executive stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate risk modeling and financial analyses.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheet development and data analysis.
  • Outstanding negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality execution.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills with the ability to lead large, complex, and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Conflict resolution and business development experience are preferred.


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 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 $120,000.00-$210, 000.00 USD annually.

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 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.


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.

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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