Global Specialty Insurance Director - Strategy Consulting

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.