Life Absence and Disability Consultant

Marsh McLennan

. Support consulting engagements for employers, primarily involving absence programs including LTD, STD, Life, AD&D, leave, and time-off solutions .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,000 - $176,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in absence program consulting, including Life, Disability, and Time-Off solutions, while effectively managing client relationships and delivering strategic insights. Proficient in financial analysis, project management, and utilizing Mercer tools for benefit design and renewal strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Life/Absence/Disability Insurance ExperienceFinancial Analysis and UnderwritingClient Relationship ManagementStrategic Planning and CommunicationMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Analytical SkillsMathematical SkillsProject ManagementBenefit DesignRenewal StrategiesData AnalyticsFunding AnalysisBenchmarkingPlan ImplementationRFP Participation

Soft Skills

Customer Service SkillsOrganizational SkillsListening SkillsCommunication SkillsPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Mercer ToolsMS ExcelMS PowerPointMS Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Health Insurance LicenseLife Insurance License

Industry Keywords

Absence ProgramsLTDSTDAD&DPlan CoverageConsulting EngagementsClient StrategyMarket DynamicsInsurance AdministrationBusiness Placement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support consulting engagements for employers, primarily involving absence programs including LTD, STD, Life, AD&D, leave, and time-off solutions
Negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure plan coverage and administration services
Support client engagement delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, business placement, benchmarking, and studies
Interpret and present benchmark data to clients
Ensure plan and program changes are properly implemented
Develop benefit design and renewal strategies using Mercer tools and solutions
Communicate Mercer’s position on industry trends to clients
Participate in new business opportunities and RFPs with sales channel partners
Support financial analysis and review, including underwriting and data analytics
Partner with actuaries on funding analysis
Contribute to overall client strategy as a consulting team member

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree
Minimum 6 years’ experience in Life/Absence/Disability insurance and administration or consulting industry
Experience in absence products or solutions preferred
Superior analytical and mathematical skills
Strategic planning, communication, and listening skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple and complex tasks
Strong customer service skills
Ability to interface with multiple clients daily and develop client relationships
Obtain all required state Health and Life insurance licenses within 90 days of start date
Advanced knowledge of MS Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to provide strategic advice using market dynamics, trends, and customer knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Culture and resources that support wellbeing and career development
Dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive culture
Business Resource Groups including PRIDE, Women@Mercer, Racial & Ethnic Diversity, and Rising Professionals Network
Paid time off to volunteer through Mercer Cares
Virtual learning and development resources
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings and other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs
Hybrid work flexibility
Performance-based incentives may be available