Placement Client Manager - Transportation

Marsh McLennan•Leawood, KS

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Placement Client Manager – Transportation 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 a Placement Client Manager at 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 (NYSE: MRSH). A day in the life. As our Placement Client Manager on the Transportation team, you will Engage in new and renewal strategy meetings with appropriate service team and producer and lead discussion with respect to placement plan. Attend placement strategy meeting for new business with producer and selected service team. Spearhead renewal and new business placement efforts of chosen placement plan by gathering underwriting information from producers, prospects, and service team. Present submission to underwriters including timetable requirements and target pricing. Negotiate best terms, conditions, and pricing. Review quotes received for accuracy and compliance with applications submitted. Assist in the review and preparation of proposals as needed. Adhere to all Agency service standards. Develop and cultivate relationships with producers, company underwriters, and wholesale brokers. Continuously strive to further personal education of the insurance industry and associated coverages. Other projects and assignments as directed by management. Demonstrate flexibility with regards to work hours; willing to work early and/or late as necessary to successfully meet all deadlines.

Requirements

Reading, writing, mathematical skills that would normally be acquired through the acquisition of a high school diploma.
Two years of commercial insurance account management or placement experience preferred.
Must acquire Property Casualty and Life & Health resident and nonresident agency/broker licenses within 6 months of hire and comply with continuing education requirements.
Working knowledge of a wide array of insurance coverage, policy terms, and conditions including worker’s compensation, general and automobile liability, marine, cargo, and property.
The ability to process detailed records in a timely and accurate fashion, according to established procedure.
Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and others by telephone and in person.
Must be able to concentrate for extended periods of time.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in PC applications including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong aptitude for flexibility and multi-tasking with the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Good judgment and discretion are necessary to maintain confidence and make sound decisions.
The ability to work closely with others and to contribute actively to the work group and with the organization productively and positively is required.
Overnight travel required on an as-needed basis and on short notice.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
Transportation industry experience is a plus.
EPIC system knowledge is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Engage in new and renewal strategy meetings with appropriate service team and producer and lead discussion with respect to placement plan.
Attend placement strategy meeting for new business with producer and selected service team.
Spearhead renewal and new business placement efforts of chosen placement plan by gathering underwriting information from producers, prospects, and service team.
Present submission to underwriters including timetable requirements and target pricing.
Negotiate best terms, conditions, and pricing.
Review quotes received for accuracy and compliance with applications submitted.
Assist in the review and preparation of proposals as needed.
Adhere to all Agency service standards.
Develop and cultivate relationships with producers, company underwriters, and wholesale brokers.
Continuously strive to further personal education of the insurance industry and associated coverages.
Other projects and assignments as directed by management.
Demonstrate flexibility with regards to work hours; willing to work early and/or late as necessary to successfully meet all deadlines.