Reinsurance Broking Analyst - REACH 2026

Gallagher Re; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance company is seeking recent graduates for a 24-month structured learning program that equips you with essential skills in reinsurance broking and risk management. The role offers significant interaction with clients and provides critical data analysis to help navigate complex risks. You will gain valuable insights and expertise while working in a hybrid setting. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) and Roth options

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications essential.
• Strong technological proficiency enabling efficient task completion.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Flexibility to travel for training must be available.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients at all levels for negotiation and account servicing.
• Craft persuasive pitch documents and presentations for clients.
• Analyze data in partnership with various teams for insights.
• Participate in seminars to expand industry knowledge.

Skills

Communication skills

Technological proficiency

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

Join us at Gallagher Re, the trailblazers of the reinsurance world, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future. We empower our clients with cutting‑edge analytics and insights, providing them the confidence to make strategic decisions that transform industries. As a team member, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, translating data into impactful solutions and taking the reins of your career like never before.

Overview

The REACH Program starts July 2026. Early starts may occur based on business needs. This is a 24‑month structured learning and development program that equips upcoming and recent college graduates, as well as career changers, with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the world of reinsurance broking and risk management. Through this opportunity, you will gain direct access to our esteemed Executive Team and an extensive network of supportive mentors, inspiring trainers, and talented colleagues. All hours spent in training are hours worked and are paid competitively. This is a full‑time role with a hybrid work schedule. You will have in‑office days and remote days determined by the location.

How You’ll Make An Impact

From catastrophic medical conditions to increases in morbidity and mortality risks, you will play a pivotal role in protecting our clients’ assets and helping them navigate complex risks with confidence. By immersing yourself in sophisticated analytics, you will provide invaluable insights, innovative risk transfer strategies, and operational expertise, enabling our clients to maintain strong financial positions to cover claims for their policyholders when disasters strike.

• Collaborate with clients at all levels of their organization, assisting in the marketing, negotiation, placing, and servicing of client accounts
• Craft persuasive pitch documents and compelling presentations for both new and existing clients
• Analyze data in partnership with our actuarial, catastrophe modeling, and financial advisory teams, providing valuable insights
• Contribute to the structuring, placing, and servicing of reinsurance transactions
• Play a crucial role in working with contracts and supporting the finalization of reinsurance placements

In addition, you will participate in web‑based and in‑person seminars to expand your industry knowledge and work toward attaining your P&C (Property & Casualty) license within 12 months of your hire date and your ARe (Associate in Reinsurance) designation within 18 months of your hire date.

About You

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong technological proficiency enabling efficient task completion
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility to travel to our home office in Rolling Meadows, IL, five times for training; all expenses covered

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Previous internship or work experience in a related field
• Knowledge of or curiosity about the reinsurance broking and risk management industry

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. On top of a competitive salary, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level. These benefits may improve with experience and progression.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, which start from day one
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(k) and Roth options
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops, and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more…

We Value Inclusion and Diversity

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences, and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors, or customers based on protected characteristics. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Gallagher Re is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender non‑conforming, gender non‑conforming, red, or national origin. Gallagher Re does not discriminate against any protected veterans. Gallagher Re does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate on the basis of any protected veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate against women's healthcare. Gallagher Re does not discriminate on the basis of the veteran status or protected veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate on those who make protected veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate on the basis of handicap or handicap. Gallagher Re does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate on the basis of veteran status, the basis of veteran status, or veteran status. Gallagher Re has an unnecessarily high level of veteran status or other performance. Gallagher Re does not discriminate against any protected veterans, individuals on the veteran status, or persons on disability. Gallagher Re has a right to discriminate on the basis of veteran status or veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate against the veteran status or veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate on the basis of veteran status. Gallagher Re has a high level of veteran status or protected veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate on the basis of veteran status or veteran status. Gallagher Re is a program for veteran status and veteran status, other performance. Gallagher Re does not discriminate against any veteran status or protected veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate on the basis of veteran status or protected veteran status. Gallagher Re has a right to discriminate under veteran status or veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate on veteran status or veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate under veteran status or protected veteran status. Gallagher Re has a right to misuse veteran status or veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate under veteran status or veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate against disability or other performance. Gallagher Re has a high level of veteran status or protected veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate on the basis of veteran status or protected veteran status. Gallagher Re does not discriminate against any veteran status or protected veteran status.