Manager I – Placement

Marsh McLennan

. Lead, mentor, and oversee performance management for a small- to medium-sized team .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,500 - $197,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management and insurance placement, with a strong focus on developing strategies that align with client needs and drive business growth. Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and build relationships across various stakeholders in the insurance industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Risk Management ExpertiseInsurance Placement Strategy DevelopmentTeam Leadership and Performance ManagementClient Relationship ManagementP&C License

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Hard Skills

Risk ExpertisePlacement Solutions DevelopmentService Pricing ContributionCoverage Specifications FacilitationCarrier Quote Acquisition

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship ManagementTeam Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

P&C License

Industry Keywords

Insurance MarketsCarrier RelationshipsClient RetentionNew Business ProductionIndustry Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and oversee performance management for a small- to medium-sized team
Coordinate workload and staffing levels to meet client needs
Handle a book of new and renewal business in a player-coach capacity
Apply risk expertise and industry and insurance carrier marketplace knowledge to develop placement solutions
Execute placement strategy to support growth objectives and exceptional client service
Develop go-to-market strategy and articulate the value of the Placement function
Contribute to service pricing, as applicable
Facilitate coverage specifications and obtain carrier quotes
Bind coverage and ensure placement binder accuracy
Build and maintain relationships with practice teams, insurance markets, clients, carriers, and underwriters
Advise on changing insurance and risk management market conditions
Communicate major product and coverage developments to client executives, client advisors, and clients
Partner with client executives and client teams to support client retention and new business production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in risk, insurance, or placement-related roles
5-7+ years of experience within the industry
Strong knowledge of industry trends, insurance markets, and carrier relationships
Experience developing placement strategies and delivering solutions aligned to client needs
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and coordinate resources effectively
Strong communication and relationship management skills across clients, carriers, underwriters, and internal stakeholders
Proven ability to support business growth, client retention, and new business production
P&C License or ability to obtain one

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work with flexibility to work remotely
Collaboration, connections, and professional development benefits from working in the office
Health and welfare benefits
Tuition assistance
401K savings
Other retirement programs
Employee assistance programs
Performance-based incentives may be available