What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Construction Broker position at WTW?
Description
The Role
Senior Construction Brokers use deep technical expertise to negotiate placement and coverage strategies for WTW's largest, most complex clients. They build strong carrier relationships, stay ahead of industry trends, and help our team deliver superior results for our clients. This role sits within a fast-growing production team executing an ambitious growth strategy: expanding our presence across Florida and in key markets nationally, especially deepening our Residential Construction book, and building the next generation of client relationships in commercial real estate (CRE), homebuilding, and multi-family housing. This is an opportunity to help shape that growth from the ground up, working alongside a collaborative team focused on winning new business, strengthening carrier partnerships, and positioning WTW as the go-to advisor in this space.
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this position.
Core Responsibilities Include
The Requirements
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
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
The Role
Senior Construction Brokers use deep technical expertise to negotiate placement and coverage strategies for WTW's largest, most complex clients. They build strong carrier relationships, stay ahead of industry trends, and help our team deliver superior results for our clients. This role sits within a fast-growing production team executing an ambitious growth strategy: expanding our presence across Florida and in key markets nationally, especially deepening our Residential Construction book, and building the next generation of client relationships in commercial real estate (CRE), homebuilding, and multi-family housing. This is an opportunity to help shape that growth from the ground up, working alongside a collaborative team focused on winning new business, strengthening carrier partnerships, and positioning WTW as the go-to advisor in this space.
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this position.
Core Responsibilities Include
- Driving strategic solutions through creative use of capacity – Builder’s Risk & Complex Casualty
- Building strong carrier and client relationships at senior management levels
- Designing coverage to meet evolving industry needs
- Marketing new business, securing best-in-market terms, negotiating complex programs, and placing difficult risk
- Working with WTW’s analytic tools for casualty, property and benchmarking
- Overseeing renewals
- Verifying policy language matches negotiated terms
- Developing new partner markets and supporting national carrier relationships
- Partnering with Construction and Real Estate brokers firmwide on strategic solutions
The Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred; insurance degree a plus
- Insurance broker's license required
- Professional designations preferred
- 10 years of complex casualty broking, including underwriting or analytical experience
- Experience managing large, complex (multi-plan, multi-state) clients
- Deep technical knowledge of insurance contracts and structures
- Familiarity with the global marketplace, including London and Bermuda
- Strong knowledge of E&O avoidance and resolution
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to solve complex problems
- Client-first orientation; able to proactively identify needs and implement solutions
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality work on time and within budget
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Self-motivated team player, resourceful and committed to continuous learning
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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.
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