At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive business growth and develop bespoke reinsurance solutions for key clients.
- Company: Join Willis Re, a forward-thinking leader in the reinsurance industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and analytical solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic role that shapes the future of reinsurance.
- Qualifications: Experience in reinsurance broking and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
This role is a key contributor to the strategic growth and operational excellence of Willis Re’s business. The role will assist with placement strategies and drive business development initiatives while ensuring compliance and profitability.
Role Responsibilities
- Serve as a point of contact for key clients, ensuring high levels of service and responsiveness.
- Conduct strategic reviews, renewal planning, and risk advisory sessions with clients.
- Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities across Willis Re’s portfolio.
- Analyse underwriting data and develop market knowledge to inform placement strategies.
- Collaborate with actuarial and analytics teams to assess portfolio performance and identify growth opportunities.
- Assist with the structuring, negotiation, and placement of reinsurance programmes by developing bespoke client solutions.
- Grow and maintain strong relationships with global reinsurers to secure optimal terms and capacity.
- Ensure all placements and documentation meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Previous proven reinsurance broking experience.
- Strong understanding of reinsurance structures.
- Advanced negotiation skills and deep market relationships with global reinsurers.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
- Ability to manage complex placements under tight timelines.
- Degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field; professional designations (e.g., ACII) beneficial.
Willis Re combines specialist broking with analytics, modelling, and research to help insurers optimise risk transfer, strengthen balance sheets, and achieve sustainable growth. Our approach is relationship-driven, transparent, and outcome-focused. At the heart of Willis Re is a focus on delivering the most cutting-edge analytical solutions to enable more informed, better decision-making for risk selection, portfolio optimisation, and capital management. The launch of Willis Re brings a strategic advantage of being unhindered by legacy, an ability to leverage data, statistical models, and advanced technologies with the best knowledge and expertise to deliver more efficient and effective reinsurance outcomes. This places Willis Re in a unique position to build a truly analytically driven business, focused on creating solutions for the reinsurance industry that are future-led and forward-thinking. Willis Re will also leverage recognised technical expertise from WTW’s Insurance Consulting & Technology business including their advanced modelling and analytical capabilities. Alongside this will be WTW’s Research Network, an award-winning business supporting and influencing science to improve the understanding and quantification of risk.
Willis Re is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, orientation, or any other legally protected categories. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please email us at talentacquisition@willisre.com.
Broker (Placing) employer: Willis Re
Willis Re is an exceptional employer that prioritises a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering employees the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that drives strategic growth in the reinsurance sector. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from advanced analytical resources and collaborative teamwork, ensuring they are well-equipped to excel in their roles while fostering strong relationships with clients and global reinsurers. Located in a dynamic market, Willis Re provides a unique platform for career advancement and innovation in risk management.
