Account Executive - Construction

In this role, you will contribute to the management and growth of the Construction Practice, ensuring that client risk management and insurance needs are identified and met whilst also supporting brokers on major projects. Key areas of accountability will include client servicing, preparation of client documentation, assistance with claim lodgements, client database management and liaison with underwriters. We are also seeking someone who is keen to develop into the next step of their career, with a clear interest in progressing toward account manager responsibilities.

The Role

• Assist senior brokers with the effective management and day to day servicing of a portfolio of clients ensuring that their risk management and insurance broking needs are identified and met.

• Accurately prepare client documentation such as renewal questionnaires and reports, quote slips, placing slips, client manuals and invoice documents, including premium funding quotes

• Provide support to senior brokers in managing larger clients’ insurance, risk management and programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services

• Develop and maintain relationships with insurers, clients, and other key stakeholders (internal and external), professionally representing Willis 

• Maintain comprehensive client data on Willis  systems, facilities, and databases

• Liaise with Willis Claims to respond to client claims enquiries

• Liaise with insurance assessors as required

• Manage workflow and diary systems, 

• Contribute to team annual growth and new business targets ensuring they are met

• Debtor collections are managed in accordance with the terms of trade

• Achieve and maintain compliance with relevant  Australian regulations

• Undertake Continuous Professional Development ensuring minimum yearly CPD points are achieved
   

The Requirements

• 4 years’ experience in a relevant insurance, broking, or risk related role. We also welcome applicants from corporate or commercial backgrounds who are looking to expand into construction broking and broaden their technical expertise

• An innovative thinker with the ability to collaborate and work in a team

• Sound oral and written communication skills both on an individual and small group basis

• Excellent report writing and correspondence skills

• Ability to prioritise work, manage deadlines and work under pressure

• A team player with the ability to demonstrate credibility and gain trust

• Proficient in all MS Office products

• Experience using eGlobal is desired but not essential

• A quick learner with the drive to take on additional duties when required

• You have, or are prepared to undertake, the Financial Services Reform Act (minimum ASIC’s RG146 Tier 1 Insurance Broking Compliance) 

• The ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance

• A focus on excellence and the ability to produce accurate work

• A background in construction is preferred but not essential

• A good knowledge of general insurance 
   

If you believe you have the skills and passion for this role, but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We'd love to have a conversation and see if you could be a great fit for our team.

At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It's not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do. We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity including gender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. 

In the spirit of reconciliation Willis Towers Watson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. 

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@willistowerswatson.com .