Construction Insurance Placement Specialist

Marsh; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a Placement Broker to join its Construction Practice in DIFC, Dubai, supporting the design and placement of complex construction insurance programs across the IMEA region. You will negotiate terms, analyze client portfolios, and deliver market-leading service while collaborating with clients, insurers, reinsurers, and internal experts.

The role requires 4–7 years in insurance/broking, strong negotiation and relationship skills, and willingness to travel within IMEA.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience within insurance, reinsurance, broking, or market management environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Engineering, Risk Management, Business, Marketing or a related field preferred.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills with insurers, reinsurers, and clients.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• ACII qualification (or willingness to obtain) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and placement of insurance and reinsurance programs for large and complex construction projects.
• Manage placements across Construction All Risks (CAR), Erection All Risks (EAR), Delay in Start-Up (DSU), Third-Party Liability (TPL), and related construction insurance products.
• Obtain, analyze, and compare coverage terms from insurers and reinsurers, preparing placement recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in presenting insurance solutions and coverage options to clients and advisors.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and capacity support with insurers and reinsurers to secure optimal outcomes.
• Maintain strong relationships with insurance markets and ensure timely completion of placement activities.
• Monitor market trends, underwriting appetite, and emerging industry developments.
• Ensure all broking activities comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
• Support senior leadership in managing and servicing client portfolios.
• Respond to RFP requests in line with market conditions and appetite.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, insurers, reinsurers, and key decision-makers.
• Understand client risk profiles and provide tailored insurance solutions aligned with business needs.
• Contribute to renewal strategies, client presentations, and new business opportunities.
• Monitor account performance, including payments, collections, and policy administration.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of quotations, premium calculations, policy documentation, certificates, invoices, and policy accounting records.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Communication

Market analysis

Project management

Presentation

ACII

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Insurance / related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Risk Management / Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marsh is seeking a Placement Broker to join its Construction Practice in DIFC, Dubai, supporting the design and placement of complex construction insurance programs across the IMEA region. You will negotiate terms, analyze client portfolios, and deliver market-leading service while collaborating with clients, insurers, reinsurers, and internal experts.

The role requires 4–7 years in insurance/broking, strong negotiation and relationship skills, and willingness to travel within IMEA.