Join us and play a leading role in shaping the future of commercial and specialty insurance. As a Director within WTW's UK Property & Casualty Consulting Practice, you will partner with senior insurance executives, underwriting leaders and transformation teams to solve some of the market's most complex underwriting, pricing and portfolio management challenges. This is a highly visible leadership role combining deep underwriting expertise, consulting excellence and commercial acumen. You will help clients modernise underwriting practices, enhance decision-making, leverage advanced analytics and technology, and unlock sustainable profitable growth in an increasingly dynamic insurance landscape. Working alongside industry-leading consultants, actuaries, data scientists and technology specialists, you will influence business strategy, develop innovative client solutions, contribute to thought leadership and help expand WTW's market presence across the commercial and specialty insurance sector. The RoleLead large-scale underwriting transformation and operating model programmes for commercial and specialty insurers, ensuring successful delivery of strategic business outcomes. Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, Chief Underwriting Officers and senior leadership teams on underwriting strategy, portfolio performance and digital transformation initiatives. Drive the adoption of data-driven underwriting and digital decision-making capabilities, helping clients enhance risk selection, operational efficiency and underwriting effectiveness. Coach, mentor and develop colleagues, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing environment while helping build the next generation of consulting talent. What You'll BringSignificant commercial and/or specialty insurance underwriting experience, including exposure to underwriting strategy, portfolio management or underwriting transformation initiatives. Experience leading complex programmes involving operational change, digital transformation, underwriting optimisation, process redesign or technology implementation. Strong understanding of emerging underwriting trends, data enrichment, digital decisioning and the evolving role of analytics within insurance organisations. Proven commercial mindset with experience contributing to business development activities, developing client propositions and identifying growth opportunities. A commitment to inclusive leadership, continuous learning and developing diverse teams through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing. What we offerEnjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Equal Opportunity EmployerWe're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants.
Director of Commercial Insurance in London 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.
