Senior Property Broker

About the role

The Senior Property Broker for our Minneapolis-based Construction team is responsible for leading the placement and broking strategy for complex North American construction and real estate property clients, including both new business and renewals. This role serves as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders by developing placement strategies, negotiating with insurers, analyzing risk and coverage options, and delivering innovative insurance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the placement and brokerage of new and renewal construction property accounts
• Develop and execute marketing strategies that achieve optimal coverage, pricing, and program structure for clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key underwriters, producers, client advocates, and internal service teams to support placement success and business growth
• Gather, evaluate, and distribute underwriting information from clients and producing offices to support the placement process
• Design, interpret, and present analytics, modeling, and program comparisons to support client decision-making and placement strategy
• Prepare or oversee the development of submissions, proposals, marketing reports, quotations, and other placement documentation
• Review carrier quotations and provide strategic recommendations regarding coverage enhancements, program structure, and risk transfer solutions
• Negotiate final carrier terms, conditions, and coverage confirmations while ensuring alignment with client objectives
• Bind coverage and review binders, policies, and related documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Conduct peer reviews of insurance programs to ensure quality, consistency, and technical excellence
• Participate in internal strategy meetings, client presentations, and insurer meetings to support account servicing and business development initiatives
• Provide technical property expertise for complex and difficult-to-place construction risks
• Review construction contracts and insurance requirements to evaluate risk transfer provisions, identify coverage implications, and provide recommendations to ensure alignment between contractual obligations and insurance program design
• Stay informed of marketplace trends, carrier appetite, emerging coverage solutions, and industry developments to deliver innovative client solutions
• Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Active Property & Casualty insurance broker license required
• Minimum of seven years of commercial property insurance brokerage experience, preferably with construction-related risks
• Demonstrated success managing complex client relationships and delivering exceptional client service
• Strong understanding of commercial property insurance principles, policy language, coverage structures, and construction-related exposures
• Proven ability to develop and leverage internal and external relationships to deliver tailored client solutions utilizing WTW resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to clients and executive stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret, evaluate, and communicate risk modeling and financial analyses
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheet development and data analysis
• Outstanding negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex priorities while maintaining attention to detail and high-quality execution
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills with the ability to lead large, complex, and cross-functional initiatives
• Conflict resolution and business development experience are preferred

Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), 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 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 (only included for Washington roles)
• Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements

Pay

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $120,000.00-$210,000.00 USD annually. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Schedule

The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.