Company:
Marsh
Description:
Customer and client expectations are constantly evolving. Companies are merging at historic rates. Technology is developing faster than the market can keep up with. So what competitive advantage is left? The answer: People. At Marsh, our people are the only irreplaceable assets, the ones who will make the difference now and for years to come.
Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Chicago office (hybrid, in office three days a week):
Placement Associate/Insurance Property Broker
What you can expect:
The Placement Associate prepares documentation and submissions to market, analyzes and collects quotes, and ensures proper records are maintained
You will work with Placement colleagues to compare quotes for markets, review existing client insurance and risk programs, and prepare proposal components
What is in it for you:
Be part of fast-growing company with a strong brand, with experience developing solutions for today's and tomorrow’s toughest challenges
An opportunity to engage with other areas of Marsh business to understand the full scope of client relationships and services
Ownership and room to flex your project management muscle while also leading a team of dedicated professionals in developing their own skills
A culture of internal mobility, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration
Competitive pay and a full benefits package, starting Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase program, and a generous paid time-off allowance); plus a fixed company contribution AND a company match on your 401k (after one year of service)
We will count on you to
Process necessary documentation and follow up on outstanding documentation with the appropriate party to ensure the smooth continuation of the Placement process
Request and oversee follow-up for changes from underwriters, and review coverage specifications to be submitted to carriers/underwriters to ensure they are accurate
Maintain market contact at appropriate levels needed to execute assigned tasks effectively and assist the Placement colleague
Maintain a more detailed technical understanding of the Placement business to better assist the Placement colleague
What you will need to have:
Bachelor’s degree
3 years of Property Placement Broker experience (Casualty experience with an interest in transitioning to Property would be OK)
MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), with strong proficiency in Excel
Organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Keen attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What makes you stand out
Ability to forecast changing insurance and risk management market conditions
Experience obtaining quotes from carriers based on the “assist, advise, and assume” transaction model
Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting TANA@mmc.com
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
