Description
The Power, Utilities, Renewable and Energy (PURE) Practice is a specialist team within WTW, dedicated to delivering tailored risk and insurance solutions to large clients across the energy sector. Our client portfolio includes UK water utilities, renewable energy providers, waste-to-energy operators, and investment portfolios. We combine deep industry expertise with innovative approaches to help clients manage risk and unlock value. As an Account Executive within the PURE Practice, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and prospects, ensuring high levels of retention and driving new business growth. You will play a key role in developing and strengthening relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, while actively targeting and converting new opportunities.
The Role:
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management
- Develop a deep understanding of clients’ businesses and risk management needs.
- Deliver tailored insurance and risk solutions through proactive and ongoing service.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams.
Business Development
- Drive the sales process to win, retain, and grow profitable client relationships.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the sector.
- Collaborate with colleagues across WTW to leverage cross-practice capabilities.
Placement Management
- Work closely with market contacts and the Broking Team to ensure optimal placement strategies.
- Maintain strong working relationships with insurers and external specialists.
Operational Excellence
- Lead the delivery of end-to-end client service, ensuring adherence to WTW’s policies, procedures, and service standards.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and revenue tracking for the business unit.
- Provide feedback and implement corrective actions to improve client retention and service delivery.
Qualifications
What you’ll bring:
- Strong knowledge of insurance markets and risk solutions relevant to the Power, Utilities and Renewables sector.
- Proven track record in client service and account management.
- Demonstrated success in business development and converting prospects into clients.
- Excellent relationship-building skills across all levels, both internally and externally.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing capabilities.
- Experience working within structured processes and systems to support client service.
- Professional qualifications such as Dip CII (or working towards) are preferred.
Please note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
What We Offer
- 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge.
- private healthcare
- life insurance
- group income protection
- regular health assessments
- defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.
- hybrid working options
- employee assistance programme
- fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community.
- electric vehicle car scheme
- share scheme
- cycle-to-work programme
- dental cover
- optical cover
- critical illness protection
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com
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Account Executive - Power, Utilities, Renewables and Energy - 12 Month FTC employer: Willis Towers Watson
Willis Towers Watson is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the insurance sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment that values professional development, all while being part of a leading global firm located in the heart of the UK. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the industry and build lasting relationships with key partners.
