Special note: This position may close once a sufficient applicant pool has been reached, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Marsh Risk Early Career Program, Summer Intern 2027 – ICG
We are seeking talented individuals to join our Marsh Early Career Program Summer Internship, part of our Risk business at Marsh, within the ICG (Insurer Consulting Group) team. This role will be based in New York with an anticipated start in June 2027. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Join Marsh's Early Career Program as a Summer Intern, a 10-week experience where interns will work directly with senior advisors and brokers to help clients identify risks to their people, property, or financial and strategic goals, offering hands-on experience in risk management and insurance broking. As part of our program benefits, you will have a vibrant cohort community and dedicated program team to provide learning and development opportunities, a mentorship program, exposure to senior leaders, and valuable networking opportunities. You’ll end your internship with a summer capstone presentation, giving you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned and present your work to your team and senior leadership.
Within Marsh Risk, the Brokerage Practice is integral in helping clients manage and reduce risks in real-world scenarios like medical pandemics, music festival liabilities, and financial scandals. You'll collaborate with clients to assess risks, build relationships with insurance companies, and secure competitive insurance quotes using your negotiation skills, making a significant impact in helping clients minimize their overall risk costs in today's world.
Upon completing the summer internship, exceptional juniors may be offered an offer to join our full-time program at Marsh.
The Team
The Insurer Consulting Group (ICG) serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day communications with designated insurance carrier clients, managing correspondence and projects to completion. ICG works to strengthen and grow account relationships, acting as a liaison between carriers, internal teams, clients, and vendors. They ensure quality services are delivered and that clients and carriers are satisfied, working to retain and grow these important relationships. Colleagues develop subject matter expertise and make an impact as influential individual contributors by managing large-scale strategic projects and solving complex problems.
We will count on you to:
- Build relationships and develop understanding of ICG's business throughout Marsh and with insurance carriers.
- Develop fluency in company, carrier products, and operations to enhance work quality.
- Conduct research and analysis on client businesses, industry trends, and market developments to inform team and client discussions.
- Collaborate with brokers and teams to support communication and coordination with clients, carriers, and internal partners.
- Support day-to-day projects while building knowledge of insurance markets, client service, and risk management.
- Participate in team meetings, client discussions, and learning opportunities to gain exposure to insurance broking.
- Contribute to special projects and team initiatives throughout the internship.
What you need to have:
- Graduation date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Liberal Arts, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance, or another Business-related major
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills to collaborate effectively across teams and drive data-informed decision-making
- Ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with people from different backgrounds and perspectives
- Legal work authorization to work in the U.S on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, in other words, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Green Card holder at the time of application
What makes you stand out?
- Client or customer focused mindset with the ability to build relationships internally and externally
- Comfortable collaborating in team environments while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities
- Strong interest and basic understanding of risk management and insurance
Application Process and Document Requirements
Uploading Resume and Cover Letter (both required): We review applications holistically and value a wide range of academic, professional, and extracurricular experiences. Please upload documents that are no more than two pages each in PDF format.
To ensure your application is considered complete, please submit a cover letter answering the questions below. We encourage thoughtful, authentic responses that reflect your interests, experiences, and alignment with Marsh.
- What interests you about beginning your career in insurance broking?
- What appeals to you about the Insurer Consulting Group (ICG), and how do you envision contributing to ICG's mission of strengthening carrier relationships and delivering quality services?
- This role requires balancing direct relationships with insurance carriers while using analytical and critical thinking skills to solve problems. Describe a time you worked with someone to understand their needs, then used analysis or research to help them find a solution. How did your interpersonal approach strengthen the outcome?
Compensation and Benefits
The base salary for this role is $32/hr. Please note that the salary is standardized and not subject to negotiation.
In addition, we offer:
- Mentorship and professional development support
- Hybrid work environment, offering a mix of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility
- Opportunities to participate in local office events and networking activities
Why join our team:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients and communities.
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Skills Required
- Expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Liberal Arts, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance, or another business-related major
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities
- Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with people from different backgrounds and perspectives
- Legal authorization to work in the United States permanently and ongoing without current or future sponsorship; must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Client- or customer-focused mindset and relationship-building ability
- Ability to collaborate in teams while taking ownership of individual responsibilities
- Strong interest in and basic understanding of risk management and insurance
Marsh McLennan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as generous, including sizable PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and additional time off such as paid volunteer time and “Summer days.” These time-off benefits are portrayed as a standout part of the overall rewards package.
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What We Do
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries. Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity. Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics. Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society. Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.









