Principal / Senior Account Executive

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Corporate team at Marsh. This role will be based in Wellington. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Principal
We will count on you to:

• Manage the growth, profitability, and client satisfaction of a portfolio of complex accounts by developing and implementing tailored risk management and insurance programs.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships as a trusted advisor through regular engagement and communication at all organisational levels, including C-suite.
• Stay informed on all major insurance classes and product developments, assist in complex claim negotiations, and liaise closely with insurers, clients, and Marsh colleagues.
• Represent Marsh at industry events and client functions to strengthen professional networks and business opportunities.
• Mentor and support individual contributors on your accounts to drive results and enhance client service.

What you need to have:

• 5+ years' experience in corporate or commercial insurance with strong business acumen and knowledge of general business functions and finance.
• Relevant insurance qualifications such as ANZIIF or similar, and achievement of NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5).
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and multitasking skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organisational levels.
• Degree preferred.

What makes you stand out:

• 7+ years' experience in insurance broking, managing complex portfolios, and a thorough understanding of business risk management.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record in strategic client engagement and maintaining NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5).

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, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world's top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit , or follow on LinkedIn and X.

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 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 McLennan 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.

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