Account Executive – Insurance

Play a Key Role in Supporting UK Interests for Our Global Clients

Are you ready to take your insurance career to the next level? We are seeking a talented Account Executive to join our Incoming Business Unit (IBU) team and help us deliver outstanding service and results to our valued clients across the UK and internationally. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative team that manages the UK interests of WTW clients domiciled overseas.

We’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions, all while fostering strong client partnerships across multiple industries and territories. As a valued member of our team, you’ll work with experts who encourage knowledge sharing and professional growth in a positive, fast-paced environment.

We are searching for a driven insurance generalist—someone with broad knowledge and adaptability. If you’re enthusiastic about building relationships, solving complex challenges, and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

•    Responsible for a portfolio of clients with accountability for retention of clients and portfolio growth.
•    Act as a primary point of contact for UK businesses of WTW clients domiciled overseas.
•    Develop and nurture strong relationships with key client stakeholders and the WTW Global Network.
•    Work closely with the IBU team and collaborate across business units to provide seamless service.
•    Deliver tailored insurance solutions that reflect clients’ evolving needs and risk profiles.
•    Support clients with technical advice, drawing on internal expertise as needed.
•    Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the existing client base.
•    Coordinate with the Service team in Ipswich to ensure timely and accurate service delivery.
•    Lead and deliver the end to end ongoing client service leveraging support from brokers and technical teams, as required.
•    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, market developments, and regulatory changes.
•    Champion best practices and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Why Join Us?

Enjoy a generous benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, paid professional memberships, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.
 

What You’ll Bring

•    Proven experience in the insurance sector as a generalist, with broad product understanding.
•    Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport with diverse clients.
•    Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities efficiently.
•    A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to client service and problem solving.
•    Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
•    Commercial awareness and the ability to identify growth opportunities.
•    Solid technical acumen and willingness to learn new areas of the insurance market.
•    High attention to detail, especially in documentation and compliance matters.
•    Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
•    Commitment to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
•    International/’Reverse Flow’ industry expertise ideal 
 

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to register with the FSMA (the Belgian Insurance Regulator) as a PCP (Person in Contact with the Public), have at least 5 years’ experience in the Insurance Industry and be prepared to sit and pass the required FSMA examinations within the first year of appointment.

Benefits - GB

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@wtwco.com

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.