Company: Marsh Description: Senior Placement Specialist (Toronto, ON) We are seeking a talented individual to join our Placement team at Marsh. This role will be based in Toronto. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. In this role, you will lead and support complex placement activity by applying deep risk and insurance market expertise to develop placement solutions that meet sophisticated client needs. You will partner closely with client teams and carriers/underwriters to drive innovative placement outcomes, provide market insight, and help deliver cohesive, high-quality client service. We will count on you to: Develop and execute placement strategies by leveraging risk expertise, industry knowledge, and strong carrier/underwriter relationships to address complex client needs. Provide input to go-to-market strategies and service pricing considerations to support client retention and new business production. Guide and strengthen carrier and underwriter engagement to drive innovative approaches and deliver cohesive client service. Audit and finalize commission structures with underwriters in alignment with client direction and agreement. Monitor evolving insurance and risk market conditions and proactively inform client teams, clients, and carriers of major developments impacting coverage. Lead complex placement/technical support activities on large accounts (e.g., procedural compliance, reviewing data, updating renewal exhibits, and maintaining accurate placement system entries) to support contract execution. Strong time management skills are a necessity, ability to handle multiple accounts and placements across all industries and coverage types Provide coverage and policy documentation to the clients in a timely manner Address subjectivities with the markets Engage across Advisory and Claims when necessary What you need to have: Experience leading or supporting complex insurance placement work and advising on coverage considerations in a dynamic market. Strong working knowledge of carrier/underwriter engagement and the ability to build effective relationships. Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical/placement support activities on large accounts while maintaining accuracy and compliance. Excellent communication skills with the ability to consult on complex issues and influence solutions that improve client service. Proven expertise in insurance and risk markets, including an understanding of market dynamics that impact coverage and placement decisions. Ability to work cross-functionally with client teams and internal stakeholders to develop and execute placement solutions for complex client needs. Strong analytical and organizational skills to support data review, renewal exhibit updates, and accurate placement system maintenance. RIBO license Great Presentation and Interpersonal skills What makes you stand out: Advanced ability to identify market shifts early and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for client teams and clients. Track record of developing innovative placement approaches and/or contributing to new products and solutions for complex client needs. Active participation in internal networks and a demonstrated ability to share expertise and strengthen firm capabilities. CRM and/or CIP designation 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. Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), 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 about Marsh Risk, 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Marsh will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com. 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. This is a New position. Click here to return to the Marsh Careers Site 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 $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.