Insurance Segment Growth Leader — Hybrid US Role

Mercer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 232,000 - 348,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401K retirement plan

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Mercer is seeking a US Insurance Segment Leader to shape and accelerate growth within the US Wealth Insurance segment. This hybrid role requires three office days per week and involves leading strategic direction across Mercer and Marsh, delivering strong financial performance and expanding services to insurance investors.

You will drive financial results, develop talent, and collaborate with segment leaders globally while embracing AI-enabled tools to stay ahead in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 15+ years advising on or overseeing insurance portfolios including complex investments.
• Direct experience with insurers, reinsurers, or insurance brokers.
• Proven ability to scale or transform a business focused on insurance investors.
• Strong commercial acumen with strategic and operational leadership skills.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams and fostering collaboration across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Achieve financial results, including revenue, profit, and sales for the Insurance segment.
• Serve as the commercial leader responsible for day-to-day business decisions and execution of segment priorities.
• Set and execute the strategic direction including segmentation, value proposition, and competitive positioning.
• Manage direct reports and influence partners in sales, local offices and other segments.
• Develop and manage talent within the segment.
• Support broader US Investments leadership objectives and collaborate with Insurance segment leaders globally.
• Drive cross-Marsh collaboration to unlock additional opportunities with Marsh Risk, Marsh Re and Oliver Wyman.
• Identify opportunities to expand Mercer’s services to meet evolving needs of Insurance investors.

Skills

Insurance portfolio experience

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial modeling

Commercial acumen

Team building

Job description

Mercer is seeking a US Insurance Segment Leader to shape and accelerate growth within the US Wealth Insurance segment. This hybrid role requires three office days per week and involves leading strategic direction across Mercer and Marsh, delivering strong financial performance and expanding services to insurance investors.

You will drive financial results, develop talent, and collaborate with segment leaders globally while embracing AI-enabled tools to stay ahead in a dynamic market.