Global Specialty Insurance Director - Strategy Consulting

Global Specialty Insurance Director - Strategy Consulting

• 202603126

• London, England, United Kingdom

• Full time

Description

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced insurance professional to join our Global Specialty consulting practice within the Insurance Consulting and Technology (ICT) business and drive the development of our Market Strategy consulting proposition. This is a unique opportunity to help shape our future, contribute to market‑leading propositions, and support the delivery of high‑impact projects for some of the world’s leading insurers.

You will operate at the intersection of strategy advisory, proposition development, and high‑impact client delivery, supporting engagements with some of the world’s leading insurers.

This is a unique opportunity to influence market thinking, build differentiated strategy offerings, and work with a global team focused on innovation, insight, and exceptional standards of delivery.

Client Engagement

• Build a recognised market profile as a representative of WTW’s Global Specialty market strategy consulting and other technical solutions.
• Develop trusted relationships with client stakeholders through clear communication, strong execution, and commercial awareness.
• Work across a broad portfolio of strategic assignments to deepen your market, analytical, and client advisory capabilities.
• Identify key insights and communicate findings in a compelling and structured way to senior client leaders.
• Collaborate across practices and regions to deliver integrated, strategy‑led solutions to clients’ wider business challenges.
• Champion WTW’s professional standards in both analysis and client interactions.
• Leverage your professional network to support business growth and introduce clients to WTW’s services and propositions.

Proposition & Thought Leadership Development

• Develop and enhance WTW’s Global Specialty strategy propositions using our intellectual capital, analytical tools, and global expertise.
• Lead or contribute to the development of thought leadership, including articles, presentations, and other market‑facing content.
• Build a public profile in a chosen area of specialty, representing WTW at industry forums and events where appropriate.

Project Delivery & Commercial Leadership

• Scope, design, and present proposals that clearly articulate the strategic and commercial value of Global Specialty’s capabilities.
• Break down complex client challenges into clear workstreams, using structured issue framing, hypothesis development, and analytics.
• Lead cross‑functional teams on market strategy, portfolio strategy, and commercial advisory engagements alongside Directors and MDs.
• Deliver end‑to‑end problem‑solving, from initial definition to actionable strategic recommendations.
• Contribute to business performance through high-quality delivery, billable project work, and intellectual capital creation.

People Leadership & Collaboration

• Build strong internal relationships and work effectively across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Coach team members throughout project lifecycles, helping them develop skills and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Serve as a mentor to junior colleagues, providing guidance on Global Specialty insurance markets, systems, processes, and methodologies.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

We recognise that great candidates can come from diverse backgrounds. You’re likely to be successful in this role if you bring:

• Experience in strategy consulting, insurance strategy, or a similarly analytical and strategic environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear insights for senior stakeholders.
• Commercial thinking, curiosity, and a desire to drive innovation.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a global, cross-functional environment.

• An interest in developing propositions, leading projects, and contributing to thought leadership.

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 WTW 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 [email protected]