Account Executive - Fine Art, Jewellery & Specie

An opportunity to join the WTW Specie team, handling direct and wholesale risks from all geographies.

The Role:

• Responsible for all aspects of handling and broking Specie accounts. 
• Service large/complex clients on a single policy or portfolio placement basis.
• Understand a client or prospect’s business, coverage requirements and key issues
• Manage relationships and negotiate placement with the relevant insurance markets
• Prepare client / prospect and market presentations and documentation
• Determine appropriate solutions, structuring and pricing
• Identify appropriate markets and determine placing strategy
• Create and grow relationships with underwriters in UK and international markets
• Assist with the department’s sales processes and the development of new business.      Build and maintain a pipeline of new business enquiries and convert enquiries to orders where possible.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Willis guidelines and procedures
• Ensure good relationships and communication with other WTW associates
• Understand and use relevant WTW systems

What you’ll bring

• Good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.   

• Excellent technical skills.

• Ability to assimilate and apply large volumes of information rapidly

• Negotiation skills coupled with the ability to be flexible and innovative

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team

• Able to prioritise, manage deadlines and work under pressure

• Ability to adapt personal style to work effectively with a wide range of clients, colleagues and underwriters.

• Happy to attend client and underwriter visits and meetings as and when required.

• Must be prepared to work with integrity and openness, complying at all times with FCA and Willis requirements.

• Good IT skills with excellent Word and Excel usage capability

What we offer

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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