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Marsh & McLennan

Brokers insurance and runs risk and HR consulting

Account Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Kansas City, MO, USA
In PersonFull-time on-site role in Kansas City.
InsuranceInsurance Sales & Agency
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance, Finance, or a related field, with 2–4 years of experience in insurance brokerage, placement, or risk management across Property, Casualty, and Executive Protection (FINPRO).
  • A proven track record managing complex client accounts and developing effective placement solutions.
  • Deep knowledge of insurance markets, underwriting practices, risk assessment, and broad coverage across Property, Casualty, and FINPRO lines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to inform placement and account decisions.
  • Able to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and perform effectively under pressure.
Responsibilities
  • Use risk and industry expertise to design and implement placement solutions that align with client needs and commercial objectives.
  • Prepare and submit coverage specifications and obtain carrier quotes under the “assist, advise, and assume” transaction model.
  • Bind coverage and maintain accurate placement binders, exhibits, and contract documentation to high standards of procedural compliance.
  • Contribute to pricing strategy development and go-to-market approaches to support competitive placement outcomes.
  • Interface with client executives, advisors, underwriters, and internal teams to support client retention, new business development, and responsive service delivery.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with practice groups, insurance markets, carriers, and underwriters to enhance market access and collaboration.
  • Monitor and interpret market practices, pricing trends, and underwriting policies; translate insights into placement strategies and client advisories.
  • Oversee account and project management activities, including timely renewals, data accuracy, and contract execution, and ensure all work adheres to regulatory, professional, and internal compliance standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Relevant broker licenses or certifications, such as a U.S. insurance broker license.

About the company

Marsh & McLennan Companies, which operates under the Marsh brand, is an insurance broker and consulting group serving businesses, governments and institutions worldwide. Its Marsh Risk unit arranges property, casualty, cyber and employee-benefit coverage, while Guy Carpenter places reinsurance for insurers. Mercer advises employers on pay, benefits, retirement and investments, and Oliver Wyman, Lippincott and NERA handle strategy, brand and economic consulting. Brokers earn commissions and fees from placing coverage, and consultants bill client fees or charge fees based on assets or plan members. The company traces its roots to 1871 and is headquartered in New York City.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York, NY

Founded

1871

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Consulting drives growth: Mercer and Oliver Wyman's group grew 8% organically in the June 2026 quarter, versus 3% for broking.
  • Profits cushion jobs: Marsh kept about 27 cents of operating profit per sales dollar in 2025, before one-time costs.
  • Many career paths under one employer: 95,000+ colleagues span broking, reinsurance, benefits and strategy consulting in 130 countries.

What critics are saying

  • Expect cuts: Thrive, announced October 2025, sets aside $500 million, mostly severance and technology, to save $400 million yearly.
  • Pricing works against broking: Marsh's index shows commercial rates fell 6% in the June 2026 quarter, an eighth straight drop.
  • Back-office roles are being consolidated: a Business and Client Services unit is pooling operations and technology teams company-wide.

What makes Marsh & McLennan unique

  • Consulting is a third of the business: Mercer and the Oliver Wyman group earned 36% of 2025 revenue.
  • Investment management sets it apart: Mercer is the world's largest outsourced chief investment office, running portfolios for institutions.
  • Scale sets it apart: 2025 revenue grew 10% to $27.0 billion across broking, reinsurance and consulting.

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