Commercial Insurance Account Executive

Marsh•Darien, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 11,000 of the industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as a Client Account Executive at McGriff, a division of Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA). MMA provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 200 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). As our Client Account Executive on the commercial lines real estate team, you'll support Producer by providing high level expertise, technical detail, and client service to clients and account teams. Be knowledgeable of coverages, carrier guidelines, underwriting, legislative changes, and maintain relationships with clients and carrier representatives. Exercise independent decisions relating to client analysis of coverage, recommending coverage needs, and suggesting new lines of coverage for existing clients, as appropriate. Develop strong relationships with carriers and market accounts as requested by Producer and be primarily responsible for marketing smaller and/or less complex accounts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related training
Five years of relevant insurance industry experience
Appropriate insurance license(s)
Strong client relation skills to build and maintain positive business relationships with clients and market contacts, including excellent communication skills and service orientation, cooperative nature, and tactfulness to resolve client and company problems
Ability to utilize leadership skills by providing direction, constructive feedback, development and training while additionally being able to motivate others to maximize productivity and team morale
Demonstrate proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel, occasionally overnight

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Certification or designation
Experience with Requests for Proposal

Responsibilities

Provide high level expertise, technical detail, and client service to clients and account teams
Be knowledgeable of coverages, carrier guidelines, underwriting, legislative changes, and maintain relationships with clients and carrier representatives
Exercise independent decisions relating to client analysis of coverage, recommending coverage needs, and suggesting new lines of coverage for existing clients, as appropriate
Develop strong relationships with carriers and market accounts as requested by Producer and be primarily responsible for marketing smaller and/or less complex accounts