Lead Associate with Willis Americas Administration Inc. in Chicago, IL
Develop a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, strategic priorities, risk strategies and risk management needs.
Advise clients on global risk strategy, optimum program structure and geographical nuances and regulations impacting their risk decisions.
Package and present client risk exposures to insurer community to implement best coverage and program implementation.
Design and negotiate non-US Casualty program placements; including coverage expertise and program service standards.
Complete a high volume of detailed work including certificates and policies accurately and efficiently. Apply strength in gathering, analyzing and tracking large scale data.
Demonstrate competency to build technical industry knowledge, establish an understanding of the international marketplace, and help the brokerage team evaluate clients’ international exposures.
Communicate with international network on service of global programs. Maintain primary ownership of communication flow between network, state-side brokerage team and the client.
Review appropriate binding documentation and aid in the development of quote comparisons. Supervise invoicing processes, coordinating delivery of documentation globally and monitor payments to avoid policy cancellation.
Assume ownership of professional development, continuously seeking opportunities to broaden technical insurance expertise.
Keep abreast of changing market conditions and inform team members and/or clients of major developments affecting various types of coverage.
Maintain, execute and resolve open items lists on a variety of projects for assigned clients.