Insurance Marketing Lead, Employee Benefits

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.•Durham, NC

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

Insurance Marketing Lead (Employee Benefits) Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people. 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 make your mark as an Insurance Marketing Lead with Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA). Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 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). A day in the life. A day in the life of an Insurance Marketing Lead is dynamic and multifaceted, centered around driving successful marketing activities for both new and renewal business. The lead begins by coordinating closely with the sales team, particularly supporting Sales Consultants in responding to Requests for Proposals and assisting in sales efforts. They serve as the consultative point of contact for the team, leveraging deep knowledge of applicable coverages, carrier guidelines, underwriting processes, alternative funding arrangements, and legislative changes to identify client needs and provide well-reasoned recommendations. Building and nurturing strong relationships with carrier representatives, teammates, and clients is a continuous priority, achieved through regular communication by phone, email, and in-person meetings. Throughout the day, the marketing lead actively monitors the current marketplace to stay informed about risk transfer alternatives and carrier capabilities. They collaborate with local leadership to align with line-of-business strategies and promote best practices. A significant part of their role involves negotiating pricing, policy conditions, and terms with carriers to select the best options for clients within marketing guidelines. They lead the renewal process by preparing company applications, submissions, proposals, and finance agreements, while also assisting the Producer and account team in collecting client information and developing marketing and renewal strategies. Ultimately, the Insurance Marketing Lead directs and executes these strategies, ensuring smooth communication with carrier underwriters and delivering renewal recommendations to clients, all while driving the team toward successful outcomes. Our future colleague. We'd love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and/or related experience, with at least five years of relevant insurance industry experience and appropriate insurance license(s).
Extensive knowledge of insurance markets, policies, and coverage issues across multiple states and industries, combined with strong organizational skills to manage workload and oversee workflows effectively.
Proven leadership and interpersonal skills to guide and develop teams, build and maintain positive relationships with clients, carriers, and colleagues, and negotiate effectively with tact and persuasion.
Strong problem-solving abilities and discretion to analyze client information and resolve issues, along with demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree(s).
Insurance industry certifications in addition to necessary license(s); Life & Health or ability to obtain within 90 days.
Significant prior experience leading teams and/or projects.