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WTW Associate Client Advocate - Commercial Insurance (Real Estate, Hospitality, & Leisure) in Portland, Oregon
Description
This position is a client-facing role responsible for directly supporting commercial property & casualty insurance client relationship management efforts and coordinating all service activity at the program level. The ACA is a key member of the client service team, responsible for facilitating the delivery of program level strategy and providing program consultation to clients.
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
The Role
Knowledge /Skills/ Behaviors
Minimum of 5 years of insurance experience in a client facing role
Property & Casualty insurance knowledge required
Able to apply knowledge of coverage forms in the analysis of program design, the identification of coverage gaps and ongoing coverage consultation
Ability to interpret, analyze and present models
Knowledge of commercial insurance renewal end to end process
Strong leadership skills within servicing function, to include delegation coaching and mentoring. Demonstrate organizational leadership and influence with matrixed colleagues like broking.
Able and willing to work a flexible work schedule as agreed
Customer and relationship management focus
Negation skills – ability to drive conflict resolution and secure concessions without damaging relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving skills, including critical thinking adaptability and creativity
Project Management skills, including attention to detail, organization, time management prioritization and decision-making
Basic MS office skills and familiarity with other relevant online tools
Ability to work independently
Must successfully complete appropriate licensing exam(s) and/or maintain required licensing by completing various Continuing Education activities as needed, If already licensed must be able to show valid confirmation of current licensing status
Insurance industry designations preferred but no required (CPCU, ARM, CIC, CRM)
Major Accountabilities
Pre-Renewal Strategy - Prepare and facilitate internal strategy meetings, including program level oversight delivery and review of current program, expiring exposures, client service agreements, menu of services required and client service plan. Partner with the producer or Client Advocate to facilitate and lead external strategy meetings. Ensure in-session documentation is kept and that meeting outcomes & next steps are finalized at conclusion.
Information Gatherings - Ensure updated exposures and coverage information is completed in a timely fashion. Provide guidance to the Client Specialist on completion of updated information and applications and coordinate responses with various client contacts, location and divisions
Need/Gap Analysis - Provide guidance as needed for review of client exposure updates and identification of recommendations for upcoming program coverages
Proposal - Design program level proposal content and coordinate inputs of information from broking and other resources. Participation in the proposal delivery meeting to lead program level discussion. Ensure documentation of proposal changes or decisions are communicated to the client as applicable
Binding - Ensure that the order to bind is received from the client and that the confirmation of coverage and binders are delivered. Provide guidance to the Client Specialist throughout the binding process, including program subjectivities as applicable. Oversight of final review with client manager as applicable
Invoicing - Develop the allocation methodology and coordinate billing allocations as needed. Monito the timely and accurate completion of the billing process and provide support for escalations of client-level accounting issues (including discrepancies and fee arrangements)
Ongoing Services
Management and oversight of timely and accurate completion of endorsement and audit requests.
Responsibility to review finalize and deliver retro adjustments
Respond to midterm client inquiries (ie: policy and coverage questions in partnership with other service and broking colleagues)
Provide oversight and guidance and/or complete contract review
Oversight and guidance on the open items with clients. Provide leadership and support for ongoing client projects and subsequent reporting and analysis (ie: Client advocacy/stewardship report and modification factor review)
Coordinate and facilitate meetings seminars and other engagement-type activities for clients
Coordinate and lead the onboarding of new clients
Qualifications
The Requirements
Targeted at least 4-6 years of commercial Property & Casualty insurance knowledge/experience in a client-facing role, or demonstrated capabilities to complete role responsibilities
Able to apply knowledge of coverage forms in the analysis of program design, the identification of coverage gaps, and ongoing coverage consultation
Depending on the complexity of accountability to understand, interpret, analyze, and/or present analytical models
Relationship Management skills: ability to leverage internal and external relationships to bring WTW resources and assets tailored to client needs
Negotiation skills – the ability to drive conflict resolution and secure concessions without damaging relationships.
Business Acumen; knowledge of strategy, tactics, and solutions for the client, and/or in the marketplace
Knowledge of commercial insurance renewal end-to-end process, steps and owners
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; group presentation skills, ability to drive complex/technical conversations
Daily management of work assignments, mentoring, and collaboration with a Client Specialist
Receptive to feedback; critical thinking and problem-solving skills, high adaptability
Supports Client Advocate (CA) in advocating for change. Provides encouragement, takes control of client deliverables, and team projects, leads key delivery areas, collaborates with internal/external stakeholders, and provides clear guidance to ensure others fulfill roles effectively
Strong project management skills: Support the CA in end-to-end oversight of large, complex, ambiguous, or multi-dimensional projects
Proficient Microsoft Office skills and familiarity with other relevant online tools
Must achieve and maintain an active insurance broker’s P&C license, and complete various continuing education activities as needed
Insurance industry designations preferred but not required (CPCU, ARM, CIC, CRIS, CRM)
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
EOE, including disability/vets
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