Reinsurance Assistant

Marsh McLennan•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Marsh is seeking a Reinsurance Assistant to join Marsh Re in New York, NY; Chicago, IL; or Atlanta, GA. The role is hybrid and requires working at least two days a week in the office. The position manages post-placement support activities for accounts and assists account team members. It proactively monitors binding and post-binding tasks to support timely compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, following established guidelines. The assistant coordinates activities independently and works with internal and external stakeholders—including brokers, clients, and markets—to facilitate effective post-placement services.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in the casualty insurance or reinsurance industry.
Solid knowledge of insurance or reinsurance concepts, contract wordings, and basic accounting principles.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interacting with clients, reinsurers, and colleagues at various levels.
Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities, strong attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Proficient problem-solving skills, including identifying issues, developing initial solutions, and escalating appropriately.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, along with relevant or transferable experience.
Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) designation.

Responsibilities

Review client and market correspondence for completeness and compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Obtain and verify client and market binding confirmations against binding documentation, and resolve discrepancies with brokers.
Process binding and final documentation for clients and markets, meeting accuracy, accounting, and platform requirements.
Obtain and review client policies, identify discrepancies, work with brokers and clients to rectify issues, obtain market approvals, and process endorsements or certificates as needed.
Coordinate placement changes during the term with brokers and markets to achieve satisfactory outcomes.
Maintain accurate, current placement files and ensure control documentation and records or forms are completed and stored according to policy.
Participate in team meetings and initiatives to share knowledge, improve services, and support adherence to best practices, compliance policies, and training requirements.