Senior Placement Broker

Marsh McLennan; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh McLennan in Dublin seeks an experienced Broker to join our Placement team. The role, based in the Dublin office with a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote), requires commercial insurance experience and CIP qualification at a minimum.

You will work with Account Executives and Client teams, building strong relationships and negotiating with insurers to achieve the best terms. Ideal candidates are seasoned professionals from Commercial or Corporate insurance, with a background

Qualifications

• Commercial or corporate insurance experience is essential.
• CIP qualification at minimum.
• Experience in placement, client servicing and broker–client interactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate renewals and new business with the insurance market to secure best terms for clients.
• Understand client needs, risk management strategies and convey requirements to insurers.
• Undertake market research and assist design of insurance programmes to meet client requirements.
• Provide recommendations on placement strategy, programme structure and market conditions; present to clients when appropriate.
• Provide regular progress updates to Client Servicing teams on insurer negotiations.

Skills

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Insurance market knowledge

Education

CIP qualification

Tools

Acturis

Job description

Company:

Description:

Marsh Risk Placement Practice:

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Broker to join our Dublin based Placement team. The successful applicant will work within Placement who are a dedicated team providing risk marketing support to our RMP, Corporate and Commercial business segments.

This role will be based in our Dublin office and offers a hybrid working model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Please note, commercial insurance experience will be an essential prerequisite for this position, and the successful candidate must also be CIP qualified at a minimum.

This highly sought after position will involve working closely with Account Executives and Client teams plus other Marsh International and Specialty Broking teams.

This is a superb opportunity to build upon a career in insurance with exposure to the full spectrum of Marsh clients across Industries and size.

You will be required to work closely with Marsh colleagues on the implementation of placement strategy for client’s insurance programs. You will build and maintain strong relationships and develop strategic partnerships with key insurance carriers within the region, negotiate with insurers to achieve the best terms whilst delivering a first-class service for clients.

This position will suit an experienced Commercial or Corporate Insurance professional, ideally from a broking/wholesaling background, however, we will also consider candidates from Commercial / Corporate Underwriting backgrounds, where there is a desire to move into servicing and candidates can demonstrate a high level of relationship management skills.

What can you expect:

• To be part of a company with a strong brand, a brilliant team, dealing with a fantastic client base and a vibrant and inclusive culture.
• You will gain the opportunity to excel and further your next career steps through interesting & challenging work, professional development opportunities and supportive leaders.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

We will rely on you to:

• Negotiate renewals and new business cases with the insurance market to obtain the best terms possible including complex or difficult cases.
• Understand the business needs, insurance requirements and risk management strategy of our clients and convey to insurers.
• Undertake appropriate research and analysis to select markets and where required assist in the design of insurance programmes to meet the client’s requirements.
• Provide recommendations and advice on placement strategy, programme structure and market conditions including occasional presentations to clients where appropriate.
• Provide regular updates to the Client Service teams on progress of insurer negotiations.
• Fully document all quotations received and advise the Client Servicing team of all conditions.
• Act as a referral point for the resolution of complex insurer queries.
• Host client and insurer meetings in partnership with the client service team as required.
• Support the Team Leader in management functions as required.
• Ensure operational and compliance procedures are followed and can be demonstrated at all times.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with insurers and seek feedback on Marsh’s service through ongoing dialogue.
• Working to and meeting tight deadlines for the delivery of insurance terms for clients/prospects.

What you need to have:

• Ambitious nature and a keen contributor within a team environment
• Articulate with strong client facing and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain clear lines of communication with various internal and external stakeholders
• Accuracy with good attention to detail and ability to check work of self and others
• Flexible and team player – develops close partnerships with onshore and offshore colleague
• Ability to identify areas to improve efficiency, accuracy and analysis and suggest ways of improvement
• Proficiency in Word and Excel

What makes you stand out:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be flexible and work as a team player
• Strong technical knowledge of P&C insurance products
• Ideally hold or be working towards the MDI /ACII qualifications. Must have a desire to undertake studies in industry related qualifications if not already qualified
• Strong IT skills and experience with Acturis
• Strong insurer trading and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify areas to improve efficiency, accuracy and suggest ways of improvement

Why join our team:

• We are looking for someone with a great attitude and a collaborative spirit who is seeking a visible role where your campaigns and work will directly affect member outcomes, business growth and how Mercer is perceived in the market. This is an excellent position for someone looking to bring their skills to a meaningful, high-impact opportunity,
• To be part of a company with a strong brand, committed to making a difference in people’s lives.
• 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.
• Mercer is a Certified ’Great Place to Work 2026, Best Workplaces and Best Workplaces for Women.

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 embracing 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, Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability/health condition to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at [e-mail] to discuss any specific needs.

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.