Senior Client Advocate - Real Estate
WTW · Arlington, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$200k–$275k/yrFull-time
The Role
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with a portfolio of Real Estate clients.
- Identify, engage, and coordinate WTW resources to deliver an exceptional client experience.
- Provide strategic planning and risk management consulting services to Real Estate clients.
- Recommend appropriate insurance and risk management solutions throughout the policy lifecycle.
- Ensure Group policy requirements are met.
- Leverage analytical tools and market insights to support client objectives.
- Design, prepare, negotiate, and deliver fee and compensation agreements.
- Develop and deliver client presentations, proposals, advocacy reports, Engagement 365 service plans, and stewardship reviews.
- Maximize account profitability while ensuring client retention and satisfaction.
- Collaborate with Sales and Broking teams to stay informed of market developments and emerging Real Estate industry trends.
- Lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including coordination across line-of-business teams and document ownership.
- Drive the annual renewal process, establishing and executing client-specific renewal strategies in partnership with WTW practice and industry groups.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of commercial Property & Casualty insurance experience in a client-facing role, with experience serving Real Estate clients, portfolios, or books of business strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of the commercial insurance renewal process from strategy development through placement.
- Strong understanding of insurance coverage forms and the ability to identify coverage gaps, analyze program design, and provide ongoing coverage consultation.
- Ability to leverage internal and external relationships to deliver tailored WTW solutions while effectively managing conflict resolution.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret, analyze, and present models and data.
- Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to develop creative solutions, build stakeholder consensus, and close complex transactions.
- Knowledge of client strategy, risk management solutions, and market trends within the Real Estate sector.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation of complex or technical discussions.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, including driving change, leading projects, collaborating across teams, and mentoring colleagues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- P&C Insurance License required.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: $200,000 – $275,000 USD per year.
- Eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
- Benefits include:
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
- Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
- Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). Non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans available for certain roles.
Company Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements and location-based options encouraged.
- Equal opportunity employer.