Account Executive - Global Solutions

Job Summary:

Global Solutions is seeking a growth-oriented, Senior Account Executive to provide service to a large portfolio of global clients referred to the United States from our global offices and partners.

The successful candidate will build long-term, trusted advisor relationships with clients, Producers, and Associates, supporting business growth.

The International Account Executive drives accountability for execution of account strategies by delegating and empowering supporting Associates on the Global Business team. The Account Executive should be a steward and ambassador of Lockton's culture, globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Ownership (both placement and advisory) of the U.S. domestic insurance programs and analysis of exposure data
• Evaluation of need for local placements for Commercial General Liability, Workers' Compensation/Employer's Liability, Auto, as well as local extensions
• Submission preparation, including calculation of target premiums for both guaranteed cost and loss sensitive programs
• Perform loss analysis for loss sensitive programs
• Maintain relationships with key underwriting contacts; maintain abreast of appetite and capabilities of all global markets
• Receive and review quotes, binder, and policies
• Effectively negotiate the best program offering on behalf of our clients
• Formulate and effectively communicate recommendations (and supporting reasons for recommendations) to clients
• Perform policy and premium tracking as necessary
• Maintain updated list of all local policies, both within controlled master programs and those placed on a standalone basis
• Global program design across all lines of cover
• Provide detailed communication to Lockton Global and the Client Executive throughout the renewal and client engagement process
• Global program design and implementation across all lines of cover
• Perform analysis of optimal program design based on client data across multiple lines of cover
• Effectively communicate recommendations (and supporting reasons for recommendations) to internal and external clients
• Aid teams in respective disciplines in vetting the global and local capabilities of markets to be considered
• Assist teams in respective disciplines in global program implementation once bound
• Primary point of contact for Lockton global partnership and other events that can impact program structures or client relationship
• Regularly communicate with teams at within Lockton Global, regarding renewals, program changes, acquisitions, and remuneration/ service level agreements
• Drive positive and productive relationships with client referrals in the US and Lockton's global offices and partners
• Maintain abreast of changes in local marketplace and key issues that impact our clients on a local level
• Promote prospecting opportunities between in-series Producers and local resources (Producers or client teams)
• Thought leadership in global risk arena
• Develop business and risk acumen across industry verticals
• Maintain abreast of current topics in emerging risk that impact or could impact our clients
• Raise topics of interest with internal and external clients Seek out solutions for cover where they may exist
• Deliver all the resources Lockton has to offer globally
• Maintain awareness of resources, practice groups, and areas of placement specialization that Lockton has to offer both domestically and abroad
• Serve as liaison and connection point of US domestic teams and resources outside the U.S.
• Develop and foster meaningful relationships with clients and prospects
• Clearly articulate the Lockton Global value proposition
• Develop deep understanding of client's businesses (corporate objectives, supply chain, customer base, macroeconomic factors that impact business, performance KPIs, competitors, etc.)
• Prepare meaningful deliverables with clear messaging for all client interactions (renewal strategy, renewal proposal, RFP response, stewardship, etc.)
• Deliver compelling messages in all client interactions, demonstrating command of role as well as alignment with client objectives
• Ownership of an industry or business segment vertical within LGS Maintain abreast of market appetite for selected vertical
• Understanding of applicable coverages applicable to inherent risks in selected vertical Aid producers in targeting multinationals in selected vertical
• Knowledge sharing within LGS and Series regarding emerging risks facing selected vertical

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or International equivalent. CPCU designation or post-graduate studies preferred.
• 10+ years of global risk management experience, including extensive knowledge of Property and Casualty coverage products and marketplace.
• Flexibility to travel both domestically and abroad; both accompanied and alone.
• Ability to market and service multinational programs; thorough understanding of commercial insurance rating concepts.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory landscape and nuances of placing coverage in the United States
• Ability to prioritize heavy workloads to meet all time-sensitive deadlines.
• Demonstrated aptitude for understanding and quickly executing oral and written instruction.
• Demonstrated understanding of when to proceed alone and when to involve the Client Executive, Global Office/ Partner, and/or others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally and develop strong client relationships.
• Demonstrated professional, tactful negotiation, and persuasion skills to achieve objectives.
• Firm grasp of the English language with above-average verbal, written and interpersonal skills to interact with Associates and clients at all levels of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; and similar applications including use of spreadsheet applications and formula calculations.
• Knowledge of foreign language(s) and/or experience working/traveling overseas a plus.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed.
• Legally able to work in the United States.
• Knowledge of loss-sensitives casualty programs structures including small deductibles, large deductibles, SIR unbundled programs, paid-loss deductibles, corridor deductibles, matching deductibles and captives.
• Knowledge and familiarity with collateral analysis.
• Understanding of complex global property and shared-and layered property programs.
• Knowledge of nuance of loss sensitive foreign programs such as captive ceding, deductible implications by country, and global TPA selection
• Business and financial acumen, ability to read and interpret financial statements