Description
The Surety Client Advocate oversees all account management activities to reach strategic client service, retention and sales objectives. In this role you will work closely with the other members of the client service and broking teams to ensurethe needs of the clients are met or exceeded for all client deliverables.
TheRole
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
Establish comprehensive understanding of client's businesses and objectives
Provide continuous, exceptional client service
Manage a book of business, with expectations to grow the book year-over-year
Build and maintain client relationships; communicate with client decision makers and surety personnel
Develop program design and negotiate terms and conditions for clients
Assist in the preparation of client submissions
Identify and engage expert resources
Identify, compile and manage information regarding account renewal and cross-sell opportunities
Review contracts and bond forms to ensure alignment of obligations
Lead pricing and client profitability efforts
Manage all client deliverables and delivery within mandated timeframes
Lead and mentor account team members
Provide direction and client management to both the servicing and broking teams
Maintain regular contact with existing clients to ensure quality service is being delivered; accountable for client retention
Responsible for coordination/ oversight / delivery of all services, thought leadership, marketing content and events
Develop or contribute to new business opportunities
Design individual prospect sales strategies and develop growth pipelines
Resolve client, surety and/or vendor accounting issues, including fee agreements, billing contracts, discrepancies and collections
Qualifications
The Requirements
10+ years of surety related and client management experience
Surety industry experience including program management of small to large contractors and commercial surety programs
Strong technical knowledge of product area and industry
Ability to provide consultation and expert advice to management on risk management issues
Customer and relationship management focus
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills, including relationship-building with clients and co-workers
Negotiation skills including the ability to drive conflict resolution and secure concessions without damaging relationships
Demonstrate organizational leadership and influence with practice groups, COEs and other Willis Towers Watson broking resources
Ability to work independently and self-motivated
Ability to work in a team setting
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong customer service skills
Strong presentation skills
Must successfully complete appropriate licensing exam(s) and/or maintain required licensing by through required Continuing Education. If already licensed, must be able to show valid confirmation of current licensing status.
Surety industry designations preferred but not required (AFSB)
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.
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.