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Marsh

Global insurance brokerage and risk advisory

Underwriting Consultant - Employee Health and Benefits

UnderwritingPosted on Nov 11
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of professional Medical and Dental underwriting experience for both fully insured and self-insured clients.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and communicate with internal colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels.
  • Willingness to travel 20%.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Employee Health and Benefits sales and service departments in placing new and renewal business.
  • Prepare Medical and Dental underwriting projections, bid specifications, and quote analyses.
  • Assist in negotiating final rates and prepare recommendations and analyses for client presentations.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local insurance carrier contacts.
  • Serve as an internal resource for technical assistance for all levels of Sales and Service.
  • Prepare and evaluate claims experience and utilization reports.
  • Assist in reviewing contracts, preparing request-for-proposal specifications, and identifying markets for proposals.
  • Follow industry developments, changes, and legislative updates across underwriting methodologies, including Medical, Dental, Life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.

Desired Qualifications

  • An active Life and Health license, or willingness to obtain one within the first 90 days of employment.
  • A bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Business Administration, or another related program.

About the Company

Marsh

Global insurance brokerage and risk advisory

Marsh helps organizations manage risk and obtain insurance by acting as a risk adviser and broker, placing coverage with multiple underwriters rather than from a single source. It has grown into a diversified professional services firm that includes Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman, all under one holding company. Unlike traditional brokers, Marsh combines risk transfer with advisory and consulting services across insurance, reinsurance, HR, and management consulting. Its goal is to lower clients’ financial risk and total cost of risk by offering integrated risk management and advisory solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1871

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