Senior LAD Consultant

Marsh McLennan • Hartford, CT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Now is an exciting time at Mercer for the leave and disability landscape is changing at an unprecedented pace. Client expectations are constantly evolving, companies are merging at historic rates and digital health solutions are emerging faster than the market can keep up but our dynamic and growing Life, Absence & Disability (LAD) practice provide all the solutions clients need. This is a hybrid role which requires 3 days a week in the office and can be aligned with one our Mercer offices in the US. Senior Life, Absence & Disability Consultant What can you expect? The Life, Absence & Disability (LAD) Consultant will work on consulting engagements in supporting employers primarily with their absence programs which include Long Term disability (LTD), Short Term disability (STD), Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), leave and time off solutions You will also negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure plan coverage and administration services for these employers Work with colleagues on client engagements, including supporting the overall delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking and other studies Leverage Mercer's size and reputation to negotiate highly competitive rates and coverage options from carriers and vendors

Requirements

• BA/BS degree
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in Life/Absence/Disability insurance and administration or consulting industry; experience in absence products or solutions preferred
• Superior analytical and mathematical skills, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple and complex tasks
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to interface with multiple clients on a daily basis and develop great client relationships
• Within 90 days from your start date, obtain all required state Health and Life insurance licenses
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

• You are naturally curious and are comfortable asking “why?”
• You act with a sense of urgency, demonstrating a proactive disposition and a “self-starter” mentality
• You are comfortable juggling shifting priorities, clarifying ambiguity, and enjoy a dynamic environment
• Ability to draw upon market dynamics, trends, and knowledge of the customer to provide strategic advice

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues on client engagements, including supporting the overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking as well as interpret and present benchmark data to clients and ensures plan and program changes are properly implemented embody client’s strategy
• Leverage Mercer's size and reputation to negotiate highly competitive rates and coverage options from carriers and vendors
• Assist in the development of sophisticated benefit design and renewal strategies and utilize Mercer tools and solutions to address client issues
• Effectively communicate Mercer's position on latest industry trends to clients
• Participate in new business opportunities &/or RFP’s with sales channel partners
• Support financial analysis and review including underwriting, data analytics, and partnership with actuaries to support funding analysis
• Contribute as a member of the consulting team in developing overall client strategy
• Negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure plan coverage and administration services for these employers

Benefits

• A dynamic, collaborative and inclusive culture, where diversity is embraced
• The opportunity to network, share views, and learn from others by getting involved with our Business Resource Groups: PRIDE, Women@Mercer, Racial & Ethnic Diversity and Rising Professionals Network
• The chance to make a positive difference in your local community by using your paid time off to volunteer through events organized by Mercer Cares, our community outreach and volunteerism BRG
• Substantial variety of virtual learning and development resources to support your personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees