Marsh is seeking candidates for our open Placement Specialist position on our FINPRO team in New York City office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
What can you expect:
Builds and maintains relationships with underwriters, and is involved in the placement of sophisticated insurance programs.
Helps identify the need for new products and develops innovative solutions for clients.
Completes policy management activities and delivery of reviewed policy to client and helps address client inquiries as necessary.
Delivers technical expertise in the delivery and presentation or marine portions of RFP’s.
What's in it for you?
Gain exposure to key stakeholders and have the ability to make strong business connections.
An opportunity for long-term growth within a dynamic and growing business unit.
Ability to make an immediate impact to support our book of business and growth of the organization.
Exceptional benefits, great time off and additional perks that come with working at Marsh.
We will count on you to:
Manage and monitor the insured’s placement strategy by utilizing risk expertise and knowledge of industry and carriers to develop placement solutions that meet complex client needs.
Develop methods for the go-to-market strategy and provide input on pricing of services supporting client retention and new business production.
Guide strong working relations with carriers and/or underwriters to create innovative approaches to unique client needs and provide cohesive client service.
Audit and finalize commission structure with underwriter in accordance with client direction, Marsh Commission Yield Statements and Facility agreements.
Achieve a thorough understanding of changing insurance, risk market conditions, and inform client teams, clients and carriers of major developments affecting various types of coverage.
Advanced knowledge to the firm’s product lines by active participation in internal networks.
Devise new products and innovative solutions that address complex client needs.
Lead complex placement/technical support activities on big accounts, such as ensuring procedural compliance, reviewing data and updating annual renewal exhibits, maintaining accurate placement system entries, to ensure contract execution as required.
Consult management on highly complex client issues or trends through clear and concise communication that drives development.
Develop strong working relations with carriers and/or underwriters. Submit coverage specifications and obtain quotes from carriers, ensure that coverage is bound and be responsible for the accuracy of bound programs. Receive and analyze quotes from carriers and provide analysis and recommendations.
What you need to have:
5+ years industry experience
Commercial Brokerage and/or Underwriting Experience preferably in financial lines of coverage
P&C license a must, or ability to obtain
Bachelors' degree preferred
What makes you stand out?
Ability to build strong relationships and build rapport with internal colleagues, clients and carriers.
Self-starter, resourcefulness with the ability to bring solutions and ideas to the firm.
Being able to be part of a collaborative team and feel that you can make an immediate impact.
Having an interest in how you fit in with achieving the practice’s goals and an interest in how to meet those goals.
Experience participating and being a part of a high performing team
Skills Required
- 5+ years of industry experience
- Commercial brokerage and/or underwriting experience, preferably in financial lines of coverage
- P&C license or ability to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree
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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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision options, with additional supports like disability and life insurance and access to mental health resources and an EAP. The breadth of plan options is positioned as a core strength of the benefits package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as solid, with 401(k) programs and employer matching frequently highlighted alongside other financial programs. Stock purchase options are also referenced as an additional wealth-building component of the total rewards mix.
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