Sr. Surety Client Service Specialist

Description
Company Description
WTW is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, WTW has 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at

The Senior Surety Client Manager supports Producers and Account Executives in all prospecting and account management initiatives related to surety and insurance client's accounts with surety needs within in a small team environment.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Role

• Manage day-to-day needs for clients, including bond requests, billing issues, bond reports
• Responsible for requesting periodic informational updates, analyzing them and then communicating data to underwriters
• Responds to clients' needs and questions relating to account bond program, project limits and specific project opportunities
• Communicates with underwriters on status of account or individual bond approvals
• Issues original bonds as needed
• Works with the surety team to develop appropriate carrier submissions and may present final proposals to prospects
• Gather information from prospective clients, completing high level bond reviews and assisting in the resolve of carrier and client accounting, billing and collections issues
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with internal and external clients/peers/sureties
• Support other surety staff as needed or assigned
• Attend client meetings as required

Qualifications
The Requirements

• P&C licensed
• Minimum – 5-7 years of relevant working experience in a Surety environment
• Insurance related and other professional designations highly desirable
• Possesses effective verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Qualified candidates will be those who demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills, strong time management, teamwork and prioritization skills, and highly effective customer service capabilities
• Ability to handle multiple priorities using sound judgment and resourcefulness in a fast-paced environment
• Strong decision-making capabilities
• Must be results oriented
• Ability to provide superior customer service to the client and the sureties
• Strong organizational skills in prioritizing duties and multi-tasking, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to learn and utilize EPIC
• Willingness to participate in surety industry events
• Independently carry out specific assignments and tasks

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.

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). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans. If Level 38 or more senior role is in Washington State, you must add the retirement benefits paragraph to the job description. Please note: Producer Sales roles are not currently eligible for the WTW Pension Plan.

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.
EOE, including disability/vets