Practice Leader - International Business Unit (Insurance)

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom. London, England, United Kingdom

Practice Leader - International Business Unit (Insurance)

  • 202602755
  • London, England, United Kingdom
  • Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
  • Full time
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Description

An exciting opportunity for a talented individual to lead our growing International Business Unit (IBU).

Based within our GB Retail business, IBU provides broking and risk advisory services to the UK operations of global organisations and UK headquartered SMEs.

As an experienced people manager and strategic thinker with a hunger for revenue growth, you will be able to demonstrate strong cross sell skills and deliver on our long-term growth strategy.

The Role

People Leadership

? ? ?With empathy, leading, motivating and developing team skills, competencies and behaviours.
? ? ?Ensuring skills and knowledge needs are met with appropriate training and development.
? ? ?Promoting respect for people and adhering to the guidelines and policies of the company.
? ? ?Working with stakeholders to deliver on recruitment needs.
? ? ?Providing advice and guidance whilst maintaining high levels of integrity, motivation and morale.

Growth and Business Development

? ? ?Work with all stakeholders to review existing growth strategy.
? ? ?Deliver on your three-year strategic business plan (reviewed annually).
? ? ?Work with senior leadership team and wider stakeholders to achieve retention and sales targets.
? ? ?Deliver on proposition, market sizing and sales / marketing strategies.
? ? ?Maximise all GB Retail sales distribution channels.
? ? ?Personally lead a portfolio of clients.
? ? ?Personally lead prospect pitches.

Proposition Management

? ? ?Build on existing market leading position.
? ? ?Realise / deliver on intrinsic growth opportunity (existing and new clients)
? ? ?Develop whole ecosystem working relationships.

Operational Delivery

? ? ?Maintain existing high efficiency delivery model.
? ? ?Introduce efficiency gain ideas and optimal use of technology.
? ? ?Support / deliver on AI initiatives.
? ? ?Appreciation of how data and analytics can be successfully deployed.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

? ? ?Understanding and knowledge of insurance Industry trends.
? ? ?Knowledge and experience of industry technologies and associated risk issues.
? ? ?Team management experience
? ? ?Proven track record of delivering excellent client service.
? ? ?Ability to develop quick understanding of operating environment and business objectives.
? ? ?Strong self-awareness with ability to read stakeholder meetings and engagements.

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 今日大瓜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. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@wtwco.com

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