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Marsh & McLennan

Brokers insurance and runs risk and HR consulting

Reinsurance Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated
$97.7k - $162.7k+ Performance-based incentives
Senior
Bachelor's
Philadelphia, PA, USA+2 moreMore locations: Edina, MN, USA | New York, NY, USA
HybridHybrid; at least three days per week in the office.
Insurance
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in excess of loss and/or pro rata reinsurance and accounting, and a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or risk management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
  • Manage assigned client portfolios, including timely follow-up, accurate system entry of client activity, and securing reinsurance premiums.
  • Collaborate with other departments to support collection efforts and cash application processes as needed.
  • Oversee timely settlement of funds to and from clients, ensuring compliance with payment warranties and conditions.
  • Complete assigned tasks accurately and in accordance with Service Level Agreements.
  • Provide detailed client-specific accounting and claims information to support sales opportunities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with brokers, clients, and markets by understanding their needs and resolving issues effectively; participate in team meetings to share knowledge and contribute to outcomes.
  • Process technical transactions related to excess loss, pro rata, or facultative reinsurance, including coverage assessment, premium and loss transactions, and cash disbursements.
  • Provide guidance and training to less experienced colleagues and perform leadership and business support duties as assigned by the team or department manager.
Desired Qualifications
  • (Re)insurance and claims experience.
  • Pro rata and/or excess of loss experience.

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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