Client Advocate
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Client Advocates provide strategic relationship management and lead teams taking advantage of our specialized industry experience and unparalleled market know how to craft strategies for clients to quantify mitigate and transfer risk. If youre client centric interested in affiliating with an industry leader and committed to helping clients unlock their potential through effective risk management this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
The Role
At Willis Towers Watson we choose a team of people dedicated to meeting each clients particular needs. At the head of that team is the Client Advocate: someone with the experience and expertise to understand the client and their business someone dedicated to making the client succeed. The Willis Towers Watson Client Advocate serves as a single point of contact providing every client a direct route to all the resources at Willis Towers Watson. The Willis Towers Watson Client Advocates primary objective is client success through the provision of cost effective insurance and risk management solutions according to each clients individual is a unique and exciting opportunity for experienced insurance individuals who are interested in a diverse & challenging role that encompasses sales brokerage & account management responsibilities.
Major Accountabilities:
Proactively & positively managing Willis Towers Watsons business relationship with the client
Coordinating and taking ultimate responsibility for the comprehensive delivery of Willis Towers Watsons service to the client and ensuring the integrity of said provision at all times.
Ensuring that client engagement contract formation and service delivery processes are fully compliant with Group policies across all territorial legal and regulatory domains
Increasing the profitability of the client account & ensuring retention of that business over time
Manage all client renewals through the various Willis Towers Watson placement teams
Assist with the preparation and delivery of our value proposition on new business
Leading by example and providing a strong role model and influence on others for best Client Advocate practices
Contributing to the revenue growth of the office
Qualifications
The Requirements
High School Diploma required; Bachelors Degree preferred
At least 15 years client management and/or insurance sales experience preferably with an insurance brokerage industry leader preferably in Natural Resources Oil & Gas Industry
Experienced in middle-market to large account risk management.
Demonstrable & current in-depth knowledge & understanding of the industries and sectors of their account businesses including the main products & services produced and processes used
A comprehensive & broad network of active contacts
First-class interpersonal skills including relationship building & maintenance
Excellent communication (verbal & written) numerical presentation & organizational skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced dynamic environment where superior time-management and prioritization skills are essential
The candidate must have proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems including Excel
Previous managerial or leadership experience in a client-facing mandate would be highly advantageous
Insurance brokers P&C license required.
Insurance industry designations preferred but not required (CPCU ARM CIC CRM)
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 $120000.00-$135000.00 USDannually.
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.
EOE including disability/vets