Sr. Placement Specialist

Marsh; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development

Job summary

Marsh in Toronto is seeking a Senior Placement Specialist to lead and support complex placement activity. This hybrid role requires three days in office weekly and collaboration with client teams and carriers/underwriters to deliver innovative placement solutions and high-quality client service.

The role emphasizes risk market expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strong communication to drive outcomes for sophisticated client needs and renewal strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting complex insurance placement work.
• 15 years of P&C experience, Property focus required.
• Broking experience.
• Strong knowledge of carrier/underwriter engagement.
• Ability to manage complex technical/placement activities on large accounts.
• Excellent communication skills for consulting on complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute placement strategies leveraging risk expertise and carrier relationships.
• Provide input to go-to-market strategies and pricing to support retention and new business.
• Guide carrier and underwriter engagement to deliver cohesive client service.
• Audit and finalize commission structures with underwriters.
• Monitor market conditions and inform clients and carriers of major developments.
• Lead complex placement/support activities on large accounts to support contract execution.
• Manage multiple accounts and placements across industries and coverage types.
• Provide coverage and policy documentation to clients in a timely manner.
• Address subjectivities with markets and coordinate with Advisory and Claims when needed.

Skills

Complex placement strategy

Carrier/underwriter engagement

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Time management

Job description

Senior Placement Specialist (Toronto, ON)

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Placement team at Marsh. This role will be based in Toronto. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. In this role, you will lead and support complex placement activity by applying deep risk and insurance market expertise to develop placement solutions that meet sophisticated client needs. You will partner closely with client teams and carriers/underwriters to drive innovative placement outcomes, provide market insight, and help deliver cohesive, high-quality client service.

We will count on you to:

• Develop and execute placement strategies by leveraging risk expertise, industry knowledge, and strong carrier/underwriter relationships to address complex client needs.
• Provide input to go-to-market strategies and service pricing considerations to support client retention and new business production.
• Guide and strengthen carrier and underwriter engagement to drive innovative approaches and deliver cohesive client service.
• Audit and finalize commission structures with underwriters in alignment with client direction and agreement.
• Monitor evolving insurance and risk market conditions and proactively inform client teams, clients, and carriers of major developments impacting coverage.
• Lead complex placement/technical support activities on large accounts (e.g., procedural compliance, reviewing data, updating renewal exhibits, and maintaining accurate placement system entries) to support contract execution.
• Strong time management skills are a necessity, ability to handle multiple accounts and placements across all industries and coverage types
• Provide coverage and policy documentation to the clients in a timely manner
• Address subjectivities with the markets
• Engage across Advisory and Claims when necessary

What you need to have:

• Experience leading or supporting complex insurance placement work and advising on coverage considerations in a dynamic market.
• 15 years of experience /Property and Casualty experience (Property a must)
• Broking experience
• Strong working knowledge of carrier/underwriter engagement and the ability to build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical/placement support activities on large accounts while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to consult on complex issues and influence solutions that improve client service.
• Proven expertise in insurance and risk markets, including an understanding of market dynamics that impact coverage and placement decisions.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with client teams and internal stakeholders to develop and execute placement solutions for complex client needs.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to support data review, renewal exhibit updates, and accurate placement system maintenance.
• RIBO license
• Great Presentation and Interpersonal skills

What makes you stand out:

• Advanced ability to identify market shifts early and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for client teams and clients.
• Track record of developing innovative placement approaches and/or contributing to new products and solutions for complex client needs.
• Active participation in internal networks and a demonstrated ability to share expertise and strengthen firm capabilities.
• CRM and/or CIP designation

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.