Marsh McLennan

Placement Specialist

Marsh McLennan$92K — $197K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in placement, broking, insurance, or a related risk management field.
  • Strong knowledge of insurance markets, carriers, coverage structures, and placement strategies.
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships and support client service delivery.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop placement solutions that meet client needs using risk expertise.
  • Implement placement strategies to achieve growth goals and provide exceptional service.
  • Create go-to-market strategies and articulate the value of the placement function.
  • Facilitate submissions of coverage specifications and obtain quotes from carriers.
  • Bind coverage and ensure accuracy of placement binders.
  • Maintain relationships with practices, insurance markets, clients, and underwriters.
  • Advise on changing insurance market conditions to inform relevant parties.

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • 401K savings and other retirement programs.
  • Employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a talented individual to join our team at Marsh as a Placement Specialist. This role will be based in New York City or Chicago. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The Placement Specialist role is part of Marsh's placement function and supports client teams by developing risk placement solutions that meet client needs. This role works closely with client executives, carriers, underwriters, and practice teams to help drive client retention, new business production, and exceptional service.

We will count on you to:
  • Use significant risk expertise and knowledge of industry and carriers to develop placement solutions that meet client needs.
  • Implement the placement strategy to achieve growth goals and provide exceptional client service.
  • Develop the go-to-market strategy and articulate the value of the placement function, including participation in pricing of services as applicable.
  • Facilitate submission of coverage specifications and obtain quotes from carriers based upon the "assist, advise, and assume" transaction model.
  • Bind coverage and ensure the accuracy of placement binders.
  • Create and maintain relationships with practices, insurance markets, clients, carriers, and/or underwriters to provide cohesive client service.
  • Advise on changing insurance and risk management market conditions and inform client executives, client advisors, and/or clients of major developments affecting various types of products/coverage.
  • Interface closely with client executives and client teams to support client retention and new business production.
  • Drive senior placement/technical support activities on assigned accounts, such as ensuring procedural compliance, reviewing data and updating annual renewal exhibits, maintaining accurate placement system entries, to ensure contract execution as required.
  • Advise management about client issues or trends through clear and concise communication and participate in development of solutions.


What you need to have:
  • Significant experience in placement, broking, insurance, or a related risk management field.
  • Strong knowledge of insurance markets, carriers, coverage structures, and placement strategies.
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships and support client service delivery.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.


What makes you stand out:
  • Experience working in a senior placement or technical support capacity on complex accounts.
  • Ability to develop go-to-market strategies and contribute to pricing of services.
  • Strong knowledge of procedural compliance, placement systems, and renewal support processes.


The applicable base salary range for this role is $92,500 to $197,100.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. 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.

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.

Networking and Career Advancement

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.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to apply? Make sure your resume highlights your most relevant experiences and skills tailored to the position you are applying for. Our interview process is designed to understand your capabilities and fit with our team’s goals and values. Prepare to discuss how your background, experiences, and professional aspirations align with the opportunities at Marsh McLennan.

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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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