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

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Marsh Risk Early Career Program, Full-Time 2027 – Brokerage – West 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 San Francisco and Seattle 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: 

• Casualty 

• Marine, Cargo, and Logistics 

• Property 

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. 

Casualty – San Francisco 

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.   

Marine, Cargo, and Logistics – Seattle 

The Marine, Cargo and Logistics practice helps protect companies that move goods around the world. We work with clients and insurance companies to find and arrange suitable insurance coverage for risks such as damage, theft, delays, or accidents, as well as understand their risks and choose the best way to protect their business and supply chain. This team is hiring for an Associate Broker with a start date in January 2027.

Property – San Francisco 

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.   

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 

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 these roles are $75,000 in Seattle, and