Overview
In this role, you will lead the development of Willis’s Cargo, Freight & Logistics offer within the global Marine division. You’ll work with London and regional stakeholders to shape strategy, drive profitable growth, and strengthen client and colleague retention. The position sits in a large Marine team and focuses on expanding into high-margin specialty areas, leveraging data capabilities and a strong client-centric approach. You will collaborate across divisions to deliver comprehensive, advisory marine solutions and position the team as the partner of choice in the market.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days annual leave
- private healthcare
- life insurance
- group income protection
- pension scheme with up to 10% company contributions
- hybrid working options
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to understand and fulfill insurance needs
- Develop and execute a growth pipeline for Cargo, Freight & Logistics across GB with global support
- Coordinate with specialist teams and other divisions to provide integrated solutions
- Determine suitable cover structures, pricing, and placements to meet client objectives
- Manage client portfolio retention and cross-sell opportunities across related lines
- Oversee placement processes, pricing structures, and revenue optimisation across channels
- Ensure compliance with contracts, market requirements and licensing where applicable
- Lead and influence cross-functional teams through negotiation, strategy, and delivery
- Develop client insights and leverage risk analytics and data to enhance proposals
- Maintain transparent communications with carriers, clients, and markets
Key requirements
- Good knowledge of the Marine insurance markets
- Degree level education preferred or relevant industry experience
- Strong management and leadership abilities
- Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong problem solving, planning and budgeting capabilities
- communication
- negotiation
- influencing
- Marine insurance market knowledge
- pricing and placement strategy
- budgeting and forecasting
Senior Director - Marine (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.
