Marsh Risk Early Career Program, Full-Time 2027 – Brokerage – New York

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Marsh

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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 – New York

We are seeking talented individuals to join our Marsh Early Career Program, part of our Risk business at Marsh. This role will be based in New York with an anticipated start in July 2027. This is a hybrid role that has 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 

• Credit 

• Energy & Power 

• FINPRO 

• Multinational 

• Property 

• 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 

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 

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.

 

Credit  

The Credit team offers risk management solutions that focus on payment, performance, and country risks, helping clients replace collateral, secure finance and release capital in a world of continuous change.

Energy & Power 

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

FINPRO  

The FINPRO (Financial and Professional Liability) team provides insurance and risk management solutions to financial and professional service firms, focusing on areas like Directors & Officers Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Crime, and Kidnap & Ransom, often working with upper management and C-Suite Executives to secure coverage and mitigate risks.

Multinational 

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 

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.

Surety  

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 compare coverage offerings for our clients. 

• Negotiate terms and coverages with underwriters. 

• Create and expand benchmarking reports. 

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

• Prepare presentations for client and or prospect/meetings. 

• Develop and present 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 

 

Application Process and Document Requirements 

When applying, please:  

• Select your top two preferred practice areas 

• Indicate your preferred office location aligned with the practice area 

 

Uploading Resume and Cover Letter: We review applications holistically and value a wide range of academic, professional, and extracurricular experiences. Please upload documents that are no more than two pages each in PDF format. 

 

Respond to the questions below in your cover letter. We encourage thoughtful, authentic responses that reflect your interests, experiences, and alignment with Marsh. 

• What interests you about beginning your career in insurance broking? 
• Why does your first choice of preferred office location and practice area appeal to you? 
• Brokerage involves building relationships and understanding the needs of different stakeholders. Share an experience where you built a professional relationship and the approach you took to understand their needs or perspective. 

 

Compensation and Benefits 

The base salary for this role is $77,000. 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.