Account Executive – Construction Insurance

Overview

As an Account Executive in WTW’s placing team, you will service clients and coordinate insurance placements for construction-related risks, drawing on technical insurance knowledge and learning as needed. You’ll translate client needs into tailored renewals and submissions for London and overseas markets, while building strong relationships with clients, insurers and the wider network. You’ll work cross-functionally to interpret quotations, prepare market presentations, and help resolve technical issues. This role offers exposure to a global client base and a clear path to develop specialised insurance expertise within a collaborative team.

Pay / Benefits

• generous benefits package
• 25 days of annual leave + company day
• private healthcare
• group income protection
• hybrid working
• pension with matched contributions up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day client service and respond to requests from clients, insurers and third parties
• Offer technical, industry and subject-matter knowledge as needed
• Understand client risk management needs and deliver ongoing service
• Manage client insurance programmes aligned with risk philosophy
• Maintain and update information in the database
• Prepare documentation to renew/place business in London and overseas markets (MRCs, endorsements)
• Create market presentations and underwriting submissions
• Review quotations for fit and client needs
• Negotiate terms with insurers and present to clients
• Prepare reports and summaries using technical and client knowledge
• Attend key client and market meetings
• Collaborate with clients, insurers and overseas network to resolve issues

Key requirements

• Some technical knowledge of insurance (construction preferred but not essential)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build client and insurer relationships
• Proven ability to deliver high levels of direct client service
• Analytical mindset to identify optimal client solutions
• Experience following processes and systems supporting service delivery
• Intermediate IT skills (Microsoft Office)
• Intermediate data analysis knowledge
• Good presentation skills
• Fluency in French or another European language preferred but not essential
• Degree-level education preferred or relevant industry experience
• ACII or similar professional qualification preferred

• relationship-building
• client-focused
• clear communication
• insurance knowledge (construction insurance preferred)
• documentation for renewals and placements
• market presentations and underwriting submissions

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