Marsh McLennan

Financial Consultant - Absence, Disability & Life

Marsh McLennan$99K — $158K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in risk management & insurance, actuary, mathematics, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years' underwriting experience in benefits brokerage, consulting, or insurance industry.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS PowerPoint.
  • Experience with different funding mechanisms (self-funded, insured, etc.).

Responsibilities

  • Analyze financial and claims data to support Financial Services teams.
  • Build and refine pricing/forecast models for benefit programs.
  • Translate complex plan designs into clear, decision-ready results for clients.
  • Collaborate with teams to deliver accurate underwriting for large clients.
  • Spot trends in claims to propose solutions that reduce risk and improve outcomes.
  • Project renewal positions and negotiate plans to secure optimal options.
  • Develop request for proposals (RFP) for benefit programs with clients and internal teams.

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • 401K savings and retirement programs.
  • Employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Company:
Marsh McLennan Agency

Description:

In this role, you will help shape the benefit programs for large employers that thousands of employees rely on using data, modeling, and real-world business problem-solving.

What you'll do:

You'll support our Financial Services teams by analyzing financial and claims data, building models, and turning insights into recommendations that help large employers (5,000+ employees) manage cost, risk, and employee experience across benefit programs.

You'll work on programs like:
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Absence & leave management (FMLA, company leave administration)
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Statutory disability programs and Paid Family Medical Leave
  • Time Away Benefits (Paid Time Off/Vacation)


What success looks like
  • You translate complex plan designs and data into clear, decision-ready underwriting results that clients will use to make benefit program decisions.
  • You build and refine pricing/forecast models that show how benefit programs impact both cost and risk.
  • You partner with teammates to deliver accurate, on-time underwriting for large, high-visibility clients.
  • You spot trends in claims experience and performance, then help shape solutions that reduce risk and improve outcomes.
  • You will project Life, Absence, and Disability renewal positions and negotiate rates and plan options on behalf of clients to secure optimal, cost competitive plans.
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams with the development of request for proposals (RFP) for Life, Absence, and Disability programs.
  • Stay current in the evolving and competitive insurance market, emerging and complex client needs, best practice underwriting approaches, and the changing laws and regulations that impact on our business.


Why this role is a great launchpad
  • High impact work - you'll influence programs that affect the largest companies and impact thousands of people.
  • Strong analytics and business exposure - you'll learn how benefits, risk, finance, communication, negotiation, and client strategy connect.
  • Real career runway - grow into an experienced benefits consultant that develops relationships with benefit leaders and industry experts.


REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in risk management & insurance, actuary, mathematics and/or another related field is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years' underwriting experience in a benefits brokerage, consulting or insurance industry highly preferred.
  • Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of MS Excel is preferred
  • Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of MS PowerPoint is preferred.
  • Experience with different funding mechanisms (self-funded, insured etc.) is preferred.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Comfort with numbers, financial analysis, and drawing narrative from data.
  • Experience with Excel and modeling tools.
  • Clear communicator that can explain complex ideas simply.
  • Curiosity, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
  • Willingness to learn and broaden industry knowledge of group benefits.
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
    • Frequently required to sit; speak or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and reach with hands and arms;
    • Occasionally required to stand and walk;
    • Extensive use of computer and keyboard and viewing of computer screen is required;
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Other working conditions are normal for an office environment.


WORK LOCATION
  • Work is typically performed either remotely or in a hybrid manner at MMA's Conshohocken office, or at various customer/MMA locations as required.


The applicable base salary range for this role is $99,400 to $158,900.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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About Marsh McLennan

Marsh McLennan Careers

Join the exceptional team at Marsh McLennan, a global leader in professional services, offering unparalleled job opportunities in insurance, risk management, and consultancy. As the company propels forward, it invites dedicated professionals to contribute to a culture of innovation, leadership, and growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Marsh McLennan, you will engage with complex challenges that push the boundaries of your skills and knowledge. Our team thrives on diversity and the shared goal of delivering impactful solutions to our clients worldwide. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity training and leadership development, ensuring every team member is equipped for success.

Explore Professional Growth

Marsh McLennan is committed to the professional growth of its employees. Whether you are seeking a position that offers a path to leadership or looking for robust internship programs to kickstart your career, Marsh McLennan provides the resources and global platform to propel your ambitions into achievements. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and continuous professional development of all staff, from entry-level to senior leadership roles.

Innovative Work Environment

Our company is at the forefront of industry innovation. The collaboration between experienced professionals and fresh talent generates dynamic solutions that keep Marsh McLennan at the cutting edge of the industry. Our team is encouraged to lead with creativity and embrace new ideas, driving the company’s legacy of pioneering industry-first solutions.

Join Our Team

Marsh McLennan is hiring! Explore the multitude of job opportunities on our careers page, from strategic advisory roles to operational excellence positions. We look for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Enhance your career with Marsh McLennan, where your skills will be honed through challenging projects and high-impact strategies.

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Networking at Marsh McLennan opens doors to enriching connections and countless opportunities within the industry. Our professionals benefit from an environment that fosters networking through events, professional groups, and collaborative projects. With Marsh McLennan, career advancement is not just a possibility—it is an expectation.

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Learn more about Marsh McLennan
Size
83,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2 billion
Founded
1914
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$17.2 billion
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