Associate II – Placement Specialist

Marsh McLennan

Placement Specialist analyzing client risk management needs and developing solutions at Marsh Risk. Collaborating with underwriters and managing sophisticated insurance programs for clients.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $92,500 - $197,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of insurance and risk market conditions, with a focus on developing innovative placement solutions and maintaining strong relationships with carriers and underwriters. Proven ability to analyze complex client needs and drive strategic go-to-market initiatives.

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Property & Casualty LicenseClient Relationship ManagementRisk Market AnalysisInnovative Product DevelopmentComplex Placement Support

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Hard Skills

Placement Strategy DevelopmentCommission Structure AuditingCoverage Specification SubmissionQuote Analysis and RecommendationsContract Execution Compliance

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationClient Service OrientationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Property & Casualty License

Industry Keywords

InsuranceRisk ManagementUnderwritingClient RetentionGo-To-Market Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Instruct 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 underwriters in accordance with client direction and agreement.
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.
Apply 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 accounts, 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 and drives development.
Develop strong working relations with carriers and or underwriters.
Submit coverage specifications and obtain quotes from carriers, ensuring that coverage is bound and being responsible for the accuracy of bound programs.
Receive and analyze quotes from carriers and provide analysis and recommendations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-8 years industry experience
Property & Casualty license is a must, or ability to obtain license within 6 months of your start date
Bachelors' degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exceptional benefits
Great time off
Additional perks that come with working at Marsh.
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings and other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs