Senior Broker, DACH

DE005 Guy Carpenter and Company GmbH; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading risk advisory firm is seeking an experienced individual for a hybrid Reinsurance Broking role based in London. The successful candidate will oversee complex reinsurance transactions and develop tailored solutions for clients. Essential qualifications include a solid understanding of insurance concepts, fluency in English (German preferred), and strong organizational skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development in an inclusive culture, aimed at creating impactful solutions for clients and communities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and ideally German, with the ability to lead negotiations.
• Experience in broking and/or underwriting for large, complex accounts.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise and oversee large reinsurance broking transactions.
• Develop innovative solutions and maintain client relationships.
• Lead strategic discussions and pursue new business opportunities.
• Create and present renewal proposals, monitor market developments.
• Develop reinsurance strategies and analyze portfolios.

Skills

Solid understanding of insurance and reinsurance concepts

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Job description

Description

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our D / A / CH Reinsurance Broking team at Guy Carpenter. This role can be based in Munich, Cologne, Hamburg, London or Zurich. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office.

We will count on you to :

Advise, negotiate, and oversee large reinsurance broking transactions for complex, multi-national clients in the DACH region.

Develop innovative solutions tailored to client needs, build and nurture strong relationships with clients, reinsurers, and internal teams.

Lead strategic discussions, pursue new business opportunities, and contribute to revenue and budget planning.

Create and present renewal proposals, participate in client presentations, and monitor market developments to advise clients effectively.

Develop reinsurance strategies, analyze portfolios, and place reinsurance programs in international markets.

What you need to have :

Solid understanding of insurance and reinsurance concepts, with experience in broking and / or underwriting for large, complex accounts.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, fluent in English and ideally German, with the ability to lead negotiations at all levels.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize effectively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships, and to manage complex client portfolios.

What makes you stand out :

Experience working with multi-national and global clients, with a proven track record in reinsurance placement and strategy development.

Ability to lead and develop client teams, coach junior colleagues, and foster a collaborative environment.

Knowledge of the insurer marketplace, market conditions, and emerging industry trends.

Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying new product opportunities and solutions.

Willingness to stay informed about market changes and contribute to thought leadership within the industry.

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.

Guy Carpenter, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE : MMC), is a leading global risk advisory and reinsurance specialist and broker. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses : Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit guycarp.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan 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.Marsh McLennan offers hybrid working arrangements that provide both the flexibility of mobile working and the benefits for collaboration, personal connections and professional development of working in the office. Employees are authorized to work remotely. If needed, some teams also schedule weekly “anchor days” where the entire team meets in person at the site office.