Marsh Risk Early Career Program, Full-Time 2027 – Brokerage – Central Market

Marsh; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) and retirement programs

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Marsh is seeking candidates for the Risk Early Career Program, a two-year Associate Broker track across Chicago, Dallas, and Houston. The program offers onboarding, mentorship, and exposure to senior leaders while building insurance and risk management skills.

Eligible graduates will join a structured cohort with development resources, working in Marsh brokerage operations across the US and Canada. The role requires three days in the office weekly and provides comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation date between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Liberal Arts, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance, or another STEM-related or Business-related major
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities effectively
• Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders and building positive relationships with the ability to communicate effectively across different audiences
• Legal work authorization to work in the U.S on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Partner with Account Executives and Brokers to create innovative strategies and marketing plans for renewing current business and attracting new opportunities.
• Evaluate insurance quotes and comparing coverage offerings for our clients.
• Negotiate terms and coverages with underwriters.
• Create and expanding benchmarking reports.
• Develop and maintaining relationships with clients and global insurance markets.
• Prepare presentations for client and or prospect/meetings.
• Develop and presenting internal and external renewal strategy documents.
• Work closely with senior colleagues on high-level projects.

Skills

Organized

Communication skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Interest in risk management and ins.

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance

Job description

Company:

Marsh

Description:

Special note: This position may close once a sufficient applicant pool has been reached, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Marsh Risk Early Career Program, Full-Time 2027 – Brokerage – Central Market

We are seeking talented individuals to join our Marsh Early Career Program , part of our Risk business at Marsh. These roles are based in Chicago, Dallas, and Houston with an anticipated start in July 2027. These are hybrid roles that have a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Join Marsh’s Early Career Program as an Associate Broker , a two-year career development opportunity for recent graduates where you will gain top industry training and access to dedicated development resources while working in one of our Marsh brokerage operations across the US and Canada. As part of our program’s benefits, you will enjoy a structured cohort onboarding, learning and development opportunities, a vibrant community, mentorship programs, exposure to senior leaders, and valuable networking opportunities. Take the first step towards a successful career at Marsh.

Within Marsh Risk, the Brokerage Practice is integral in helping clients manage and reduce risks in real-world scenarios like medical pandemics, music festival liabilities, and financial scandals. You’ll collaborate with clients to assess risks, build relationships with insurance companies, and secure competitive insurance quotes using your negotiation skills, making a significant impact in helping clients minimize their overall risk costs in today’s world.

Available Teams

Candidates applying for this role will be asked to select their preferred practice area(s) of interest to be considered for:

• Aviation

• Casualty

• Construction

• Multinational

• Property

• Energy & Power

• Surety

Each practice offers a distinct focus area within their specialty. Office availability varies by practice, and candidates will be aligned accordingly during the application review process.

Aviation – Chicago, Dallas

The Aviation team provides innovative insurance and risk management solutions customized to meet the needs and address the unique challenges of their clients in the ever-evolving risk landscape of the Aviation industry.

Casualty – Chicago, Dallas

The Casualty team provides support to clients by evaluating their potential liability for damages or losses incurred by other parties, assisting in identifying cost saving measures, and securing appropriate insurance coverage to mitigate these risks.

Construction – Chicago, Dallas, Houston

The Construction team assesses risk, develops risk management strategies, and implements insurance programs for construction firms, general contractors, and project service providers to ensure the successful completion of projects.

Multinational - Chicago

The Multinational team offers guidance on overseas risks, manages global insurance programs, ensures compliance with international regulations, and collaborates with brokers worldwide to protect clients’ global operations.

Property - Houston

The Property team protects individuals and businesses from financial losses resulting from damage or loss of their physical property, such as buildings, homes, personal belongings, and other assets.

Energy & Power - Houston

The Energy & Power team offers innovative solutions to manage the risks of natural resource energy, renewable energy, power, and utility companies.

Surety - Houston

The Surety team helps contractors and project owners secure bid, performance, and payment bonds, while supporting bond facilities, capacity, and related contract reviews. The team works to provide tailored surety solutions that help clients meet obligations and protect project delivery.

We will count on you to:

• Partner with Account Executives and Brokers to create innovative strategies and marketing plans for renewing current business and attracting new opportunities.

• Evaluate insurance quotes and comparing coverage offerings for our clients.

• Negotiate terms and coverages with underwriters.

• Create and expanding benchmarking reports.

• Develop and maintaining relationships with clients and global insurance markets.

• Prepare presentations for client and or prospect/meetings.

• Develop and presenting internal and external renewal strategy documents.

• Work closely with senior colleagues on high-level projects.

What you need to have:

• Graduation date between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Liberal Arts, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance, or another STEM-related or Business-related major

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities effectively

• Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders and building positive relationships with the ability to communicate effectively across different audiences

• Legal work authorization to work in the U.S on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, in other words, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Green Card holder at the time of application

What makes you stand out?

• Client or customer focused mindset with the ability to build relationships internally and externally

• Comfortable collaborating in team environments while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities

• Strong interest and basic understanding of risk management and insurance

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this role is $73,000. Please note that the salary is standardized per location and not subject to negotiation.

In addition, we offer:

• Health and wellness benefits

• 401(k) and retirement programs

• Employee assistance programs

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 an impact on 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.

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, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

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.