Account Director Power Utilities Renewables and Energy in London

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Power, Utilities, Renewables & Energy (PURE) practice as an Account Director. In this role, you will leverage your skills in client relationship management to deliver tailored insurance and risk management solutions for complex, high-value accounts within the variety of different sectors PURE falls within. This role can be based in our Ipswich or London offices.

The Role:

• Ultimate responsibility for the provision of the required services to the client.
• Understand the clients’ business and their insurance and risk management needs and look for solutions to deliver those needs through the provision of ongoing service.
• Identify primary budget holders and decision makers within clients, establish and maintain active relationships with these people.
• Provide technical, industry and subject matter expertise where required.
• Draw on expertise within specialist technical teams within the BU and across the Group for clients as required.
• Determine appropriate solutions, structure, price and placement strategies that meet the clients’ needs and deliver profitable business for a range of clients.
• Lead (but not line manage) the supporting service team.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Claims Advocates to effectively deliver clients’ needs.

Business Development: To actively drive the sales process in relation to winning, retaining and developing profitable new clients.

Placement Management: To deliver optimisation of revenue from new and existing clients using the full range of appropriate placement channels.

What you'll bring:

• Strong PURE sector insurance experience is essential.
• Experience of working on global / complex accounts.
• Qualification of ACII or similar (preferable) or working towards.
• Strong client relationship skills with experience of managing clients of all different sizes.
• Proposition building, market sizing and deployment of marketing and sales strategies.
• Strong practical knowledge of account development and appropriate tools to achieve this aim.
• Experience at new business sales process and track record of converting prospects to clients (preferable).
• Skilled at building effective relationships, at all levels, with clients, prospects, associates, insurers, and external specialists.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience of working with and adhering to processes and systems to support client services.

What We Offer:

Enjoy 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. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants.