Energy & Power Insurance Placement Leader

We are seeking a talented individual to join our European Energy & Power Team within Marsh Europe. We are open to this role being base in a major European city, however a preference would be for location in Germany. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least two days a week in the office.

The individual will be supporting and building insurance placement strategies to grow both new business and insurance renewals ensuring coordination between European countries and other placement resources within MMC. The role will also be including developing market relationships both in Europe and outside of Europe as well as including support of growing the portfolio of Energy & Power business in Europe. An important focus area will also be improving and securing greater connectivity with reinsurance markets on both strategic and tactical initiatives.

We will count on you to:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for Energy & Power insurance placements across Europe, aligning with regional market dynamics and client needs.

• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Lead a team of Energy & Power placement professionals, providing guidance and support while collaborating with colleagues across European offices to deliver comprehensive insurance solutions.

• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with large and complex Energy & Power clients, understanding their unique insurance requirements and providing expert advice on placements.

• Market Analysis and Placement Strategy: Conduct comprehensive market analysis to evaluate Energy & Power insurance markets, developing effective placement strategies to secure favorable terms and pricing for clients.

• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including local placement brokers and Client Executives, to deliver integrated insurance solutions and negotiate favorable terms with underwriters.

• Market Intelligence and Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends and emerging risks in the Energy & Power insurance sector, leveraging this knowledge to enhance placement strategies and drive innovation.

• Dynamic Engagement Plans: Drive ongoing engagement plans with strategic carrier partners, overseeing annual planning cycles and governance processes to maximize collaboration and results.

• Business Development: Develop new business opportunities in conjunction with Marsh retail offices, partnering with countries to implement effective placement strategies that support growth and competitive advantage.

What you need to have:

• Minimum 10 years of experience placing Energy & Power business into the global insurance market, including Construction business and associated products.

• Strong knowledge of factors impacting the Energy & Power Industry, including environmental, financial, regulatory, and social factors.

• Proven track record of leading teams in a matrix setup across regions, with a focus on coaching and motivating others to achieve goals.

• Highly developed influencing and communication skills to build consensus and gain support from multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.

• Ability to develop and foster strategic relationships with key regional/global carriers to drive benefits for clients and deliver solutions for difficult-to-place risks.

• Experience in driving dynamic engagement plans with strategic carrier partners, including annual planning cycles and governance.

• Ability to partner with countries to design and implement effective Placement strategies that support growth plans and maximize competitive advantage.

• Focus on developing inclusive and diverse teams, with accountability for fostering a collaborative mindset across borders and segments.

• Results-oriented mindset with a willingness to hold others accountable for high performance standards.

• Strong executive presence and visibility within the business community, including networking groups and centers of influence.

• Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in German is advantageous.

• Placement background with a broking house or insurance company is required.

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.

Has it caught your interest?

Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online system. Please note that we cannot accept applications by e-mail.

If you have any questions, please contact Tomasz Sekunda, Talent Acquisition Consultant: [email protected]

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Marsh McLennan is committed to creating 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.

Marsh McLennan offers hybrid working arrangements that provide both the flexibility of mobile working and the benefits for collaboration, personal connections and professional development of working in the office. Employees are authorized to work remotely. If needed, some teams also schedule weekly “anchor days” where the entire team meets in person at the site office.