Marsh McLennan

Senior Account Manager - Middle Market Employee Health & Benefits: Self-Funding Expert

Marsh McLennan • $92K — $172K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in insurance products and employee benefits
  • Strong contract negotiation and renewal meeting leadership skills
  • Highly organized problem solver with effective time management
  • Ability to create detailed analyses and presentations
  • Experience reviewing the accuracy of others' work
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and agency management systems
  • Strong financial acumen with complex self-funded policies

Responsibilities

  • Ensure successful service delivery by creating customized service plans
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to understand their needs
  • Negotiate coverage options and manage proposals and renewals
  • Engage in strategic planning to address clients' business needs
  • Lead meetings and presentations for contract renewals and open enrollments

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401K benefits
  • Flexible work-from-home or office options
  • 20 days of paid time off to start
  • Paid volunteer day and organized volunteer events
  • Matching charitable donation program up to $1,000 per year
  • Wellness rewards program up to $750 per year
  • Unlimited nitro cold brew coffee and sparkling water
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values co-worker appreciation
Full Job Description
Company:
Marsh McLennan Agency

Description:

About Marsh McLennan Agency Midwest
Marsh McLennan Agency's Midwest Region is a full-service brokerage providing business insurance, employee benefits, private client insurance, and retirement services to businesses and individuals across the country. MMA Midwest is consistently recognized as a top workplace, attracting and retaining its insurance talent by rewarding expertise and investing in career development. Colleagues enjoy an award-winning culture that fosters a highly productive and results-driven working environment.

A day in the life.

As a Senior Account Manager, your role is to ensure the successful delivery of services to clients by creating and implementing customized service plans. You are responsible for building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, negotiating coverage, and managing proposals and renewals. You will also engage in strategic planning for clients, understanding the full scope of their business.

Our future colleague.

We'd love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:
  • 5+ years previous insurance experience in applicable insurance products/lines, various funding mechanisms and Employee Benefit techniques
  • Negotiating contracts, leading renewal meetings and presenting at open enrollment meetings
  • Being a self-starter; a highly organized problem solver with good time management skills to meet deadlines
  • Creating detailed analyses and presentations for prospect or client meetings
  • Reviewing the accuracy of others' work on a project or task
  • Strong proficiency with Excel Spreadsheets, Word Documents, PowerPoint and navigating in Agency Management Systems
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret complex self-funded policies
  • Guiding others on a fast paced, high-energy team while maintaining a positive attitude


These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply:
  • Life & Health license preferred, or the ability to obtain upon hire
  • BS/BA in Business, Insurance or related field
  • GBA, CEBS, VBS or other professional insurance designation related to Benefits
  • Experience working with Applied Epic, agency management system
  • Available to travel for client meetings, as needed


We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all these boxes. Don't be shy. If you're close, we'd be very interested in meeting you.

A Great Place to Work. A Great Place to Perk.

Recognized for workplace culture by the likes of Fortune Magazine, The Chicago Tribune and more, our colleagues enjoy an environment that fosters creativity as well as individual and organizational growth. A small sampling of the benefits our colleagues enjoy include:
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401K benefits and more
  • The flexibility to work at home or an office, based on your discretion and schedule
  • Start with 20 days of paid time off
  • A paid day off to volunteer and company-organized volunteer events
  • Up to $1,000 per year in matching charitable donations
  • Up to $750 per year in wellness rewards
  • All the nitro cold brew coffee and sparkling water you can drink
  • A company-wide mentality that you can never appreciate your co-workers too much


Who You Are is Who We Are

MMA Midwest has created an award-winning culture largely due to meeting our colleagues where they are, celebrating their differences and building an inclusive environment. We challenge ourselves to create a workplace where our colleagues feel not only welcomed, but feel they belong; where we not only embrace diverse perspectives and opinions but seek them out; and where we ask not how a colleague fits our culture, but what they add to it.

Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

To learn more about a career at MMA, check us out online: http://marshmma.com/careers or flip through our recruiting brochure: https://bit.ly/3Qpcjmw

Follow us on social media to meet our colleagues and see what makes us tick:
  • https://www.instagram.com/lifeatmma_midwest/
  • https://www.facebook.com/MMAMidwest
  • https://x.com/MarshMMAMidwest
  • https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh-mclennan-agency


#MMAMW

#MMAEHB

#LI-Remote

The applicable base salary range for this role is $92,400 to $172,100.

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.

Applications will be accepted until:

March 3, 2027

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
NASDAQ

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