Associate Broker
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
The Associate Broker (Marine Cargo Broker Trainee)supports a team of senior brokers by assisting with organization daily operations communication with clients and insurance markets document creation for use with clients and insurance markets assistance with compliance systems data entry data analysis and other support tasks as required. It also requires that the chose candidate maintain a book of smaller accounts that they will directly broke with the insurance markets.
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
The Role
Performance Objectives:
Assists the team to provide day-to-day servicing of larger complex accounts and direct broking/placement service on smaller accounts duties include but are not limited to:
Issuance of policies and endorsements
Assist in formulating submissions for insurance carriers
Assist with quote comparative spreadsheets
Issuance of compliance documentation
Assist and coordinate responses to RFPs
Organize internal prospect and client meetings
Support invoicing of Cargo accounts
Follow up on invoicing and accounting inquiries
Maintain updated account list
Review and manage policy expiration list.
Learn and utilize WTW software and systems ECLIPSE RADAR
Add/renew policy record in ECLIPSE; upload required documentation throughout placement
Maintain client and prospect lists within CRM in large market middle market and industry focus areas
Responsibilities
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Qualifications
The Requirements
High school diploma required. College degree preferred
1-2 years broking experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint Word Excel and Outlook
Obtain a brokers license in the first 3 months of employment if a brokers license is not currently held.
- Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
- Strong research and information-gathering skills
- Understanding of placement processes and workflows
- Demonstrated customer service orientation sound prioritization skills and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging approved AI-enabled and digital tools to improve productivity workflow efficiency knowledge sharing and client outcomes.
Sound judgment in evaluating AI-generated outputs for accuracy relevance compliance and business impact.
Understanding of Responsible AI principles including data privacy information security transparency risk management and ethical AI use.
Commitment to continuous learning emerging technologies and AI adoption initiatives.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors including but not limited to location of the role individual competencies education/professional certifications qualifications/experience performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $80000 - $100000 USD per year.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
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 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).
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At WTW we trust you to know your work and the people tools and environment you need to be successful. 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.
We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.
EOE including disability/vets
Required Experience:
IC