2022/23 - Graduate Account Executive - Construction (Start ASAP)

Are you looking for a career where you can support the growth of one of the largest sectors in Australia? WTW delivers tailored risk management, insurance and reinsurance services to the construction industry. Developers, contractors, designers, and owners benefit from our geographic market knowledge and the full support of the specialist construction industry risk-based products and solutions available from our Global Construction Line of Business.

At WTW we are seeking a full-time Account Executive to join our Construction team in Melbourne.  Whether you are from within or outside the Insurance sector this is a great opportunity to learn and be mentored by our senior brokers and to start a new career with WTW.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting Senior Brokers in all aspects of client servicing to maintain and grow an existing book of the Construction business. Key areas of accountability will include client servicing, preparation of client documentation, assistance with claims management, client database management and liaison with underwriters.

This role is also open to Graduate level candidates.

The Role:

• Provide assistance to senior brokers when required and effectively manage and grow a portfolio of clients ensuring that their risk management and insurance broking needs are identified and met.
• Accurately prepare client documentation such as renewal questionnaires and reports, quote slips, placing slips, client manuals and invoice documents, including premium funding quotes
• Provide support to senior brokers in managing larger clients’ insurance, risk management and programs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services
• Develop and maintain relationships with insurers, clients and other key stakeholders (internal and external), representing WTW in a professional manner
• Maintain comprehensive client data on WTW systems, facilities and databases
• Respond to client claims enquiries, provide advice on the claims work closely with the claims team
• Contribute to individual and team annual new business targets ensuring they are met
• Ensure pipeline accuracy and quality is maintained on a regular basis
• Debtor collections are managed in accordance with the terms of the trade
• Ensure that premium funding is offered to all clients
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures
• Achieve and maintain compliance with the Financial Services Reform Act Tier 1
• Undertake professional development when required

The Requirements:

• An innovative thinker with the ability to collaborate and work in a team
• Sound oral and written communication skills both on an individual and small group basis
• Ability to prioritise work, manage deadlines and work under pressure
• A team player with the ability to demonstrate credibility and gain trust
• Proficient in all MS Office products
• A proven understanding of internet and intranet applications and usage
• A quick learner with the drive to take on additional duties when required
• Preferably degree qualified in any discipline
• You have or are prepared to undertake Tier 1 Insurance qualifications
• The ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance
• A focus on excellence and the ability to produce accurate work
• A background in general insurance or construction is desirable

At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It's not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embracing diversity including gender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

In the spirit of reconciliation, WTW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.