Principal Broker

Marsh McLennan; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Risk in Australia is seeking a Principal Broker to join our Corporate and Commercial team in Cairns or Townsville. This hybrid role requires working at least three days a week in the office, with opportunities to lead complex insurance programs for a diverse portfolio.You will leverage 5+ years of commercial broking experience to grow revenue, onboard new clients, and build strong insurer relationships at a senior level while delivering high-quality service and renewal strategies.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of commercial broking experience.
• Proven ability to generate new business.
• Extensive knowledge of risks and insurance products for key industry sectors.
• Strong market presence within General Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Grow a corporate/commercial portfolio of key revenue-generating accounts while ensuring high-quality customer service.
• Develop, pursue and convert new business opportunities.
• Grow a commercial portfolio through new logo and organic expanded opportunities.
• On-board new clients and deliver on our value proposition.
• Develop and maintain meaningful working relationships with insurers at a senior level.
• Lead, plan, and implement effective renewal and broking strategies.
• Ensure effective account retention and defense strategies are in place for all clients.
• Actively participate in all claim-related matters and track new business opportunities.

Skills

Commercial broking

New business development

General insurance knowledge

Client relationship building

Job description

Company:

Marsh Risk

Description:

Marsh Risk is seeking candidates for the position of Principal Broker to join our Corporate and Commercial team at Marsh. This role will be based in Cairns or Townsville. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Principal Broker - Corporate & Commercial

This role will suit an experienced insurance broker with 5+ years’ experience managing a commercial or corporate portfolio of business. This role will provide exposure to a diverse portfolio of risks, leading and participating in large new business tenders and proposals, building a network of opportunities and designing and placing complex insurance programs.

We will count on you to:

• Grow a corporate/commercial portfolio of key revenue-generating accounts while ensuring high-quality customer service.
• Develop, pursue and convert new business opportunities.
• Grow a commercial portfolio through new logo and organic expanded opportunities.
• On-board new clients and deliver on our value proposition.
• Develop and maintain meaningful working relationships with insurers at a senior level.
• Lead, plan, and implement effective renewal and broking strategies.
• Ensure effective account retention and defense strategies are in place for all clients.
• Actively participate in all claim-related matters and track new business opportunities.

What you need to have:

• 5+ years of commercial broking experience.
• Proven ability to produce new business.
• Extensive knowledge of risks and insurance products for key industry sectors.
• Strong market presence within General Insurance.

What makes you stand out:

• Strong new business network to generate opportunities.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and proactive attitude.
• High degree of commitment to client service.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.

Why Join Our Team?

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Transitioning from a capital city to Cairns is often motivated by the desire to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and achieve a better work/life balance.

Cairns offers an excellent living environment for those looking to make a difference in their community or career. It serves as the gateway to two World Heritage sites: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest.

Regardless of where you reside in Cairns, you can easily access a creek, rainforest trail, or beach with just a short walk or drive.

You’ll also benefit from reduced commuting time and costs. Housing is more affordable, and for families, education expenses, especially for private schools, are lower. A tropical lifestyle change could be just what you need

About Marsh:

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.